CIT holds a Mathematics examination for applicants who have expressed an interest in any of its programmes that require certain minimum levels of performance in Mathematics. The purpose of this examination is to provide such applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to achieve these minimum Mathematics entry requirements.

 

The Admissions office has no further information about the Maths Exam than is already provided below, so we kindly ask that you read the information carefully.

 

Provisional Date & Procedures For Mathematics Examination for 2020 Admissions

The 2020 CIT Mathematics Examination will take place on Tuesday 15th September 2020. The Examination will take place at The Melbourn Examination Centre, CIT Bishopstown Campus (map here). 

 

Applications are now closed for 2020 Academic Year.

 

Payment cannot be made in person at CIT.

 

 

Timetable outlined below
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10:00 - 12:30 Paper One (Ordinary Level) ........................................................	This exam is taken by ALL candidates   ....................................................................
14:00 - 16:30 Paper Two (Higher Level)	If you are looking for a H4 equivalent, you must sit Paper 2 in addition to Paper 1. Otherwise, Paper 2 is optional.

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NB: A separate examination fee is payable in respect of each examination.

Paper One (Ordinary Level): €30.00
Paper One (Ordinary Level) & Paper Two (Higher Level): €50.00

 

There will be no refunds for those applicants who apply and pay, but do not take the exam.

 

Important Information

• The CIT Mathematics Examination reflects the actual Mathematical requirements of CIT programmes. It is marked according to procedures and criteria set out by the Department of Mathematics at CIT.
   
• This examination is specifically for applicants who have applied through the CAO for courses in CIT.
   
• This examination does not interfere with your application for any other course in the CAO system.
   
• CAO points are not awarded for this examination.
   
• A pass in the CIT Mathematics Examination (i.e. 40% in Paper 1 or 40% overall) will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Mathematics requirement of Grade O6/H7 minimum with a Grade O6/H7 minimum (Ordinary or Higher Level) in another Leaving Certificate subject.
   
• Attaining a qualifying standard in the CIT Mathematics Examination does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in CIT. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.
   
• If you have a learning difference, disability or health condition and need any reasonable accommodations for the exam such as separate room, extra time, reading/writing support, sign language interpreter, modified paper, etc., you may request exam supports once the Leaving Certificate results are issued. Please contact Disability Support Service, email: dss@cit.ie by 5pm Friday 11th September, and include your name, CAO number, and date of birth in this correspondence. Please note any request will need to be backed up by documentation.
• Your results of the CIT Mathematics Examination may be carried forward for a maximum of 2 academic years. After that, the Examination would need to be re-taken.

 

Examination Format

The examination consists of two papers. Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.

 

Paper 1 (morning)

Paper 1 is set at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level.

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Paper 2 (afternoon)

Paper 2 is set at Leaving Certificate Higher Level.

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How it works

The following table gives the equivalences in terms of entrance qualification levels between the CIT Mathematics Examination and CIT’s Leaving Certificate Mathematics entrance requirements:

Leaving Cert. Maths Entrance Requirement	Equivalent Requirement in CIT Maths Examination 2017 onwards
H4	70% average
H6	50% average
H7	40% average
O1	90% in Paper 1
O3	70% in Paper 1 or 40% average
O4	60% in Paper 1 or 35% average
O6	40% in Paper 1 or 30% average

 

Click here to see the CIT Mathematics Examination – Table of equivalences for CAO 2017 and earlier.

 

Application procedure for September 2020 examination

Application and payment can only be made online after the publication of the Leaving Certificate results. Payment cannot be made in person at CIT. 

 

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

We kindly ask that you read the above information carefully before contacting the Admissions office. The Admissions office has no further information about the Maths Exam than is already provided above. Thank you.

Email: admissions@cit.ie