Math Competency Information

Math Competency Requirement for IEC Education

NOTE-All records can be sent to transcripts@iecofutah.com

IEC Education requires proof of math competency before enrolling in the 1A course. This competency can be demonstrated in the following ways:

1. College Transcript showing a passing grade in a math course
2. Equivalent Placement Test from a college or university
3. College or University Diploma
4. ACT Score of 19 or higher on the math section
5. IEC Online Placement Test

IEC Online Placement Test

We offer an online placement test that must be passed with a score of 75% or better. There is a small fee of $15 to take the test.

Test Areas Covered

The test evaluates math competency in the following key areas, which are important for Electricians to have a working knowledge of:

• Whole Numbers: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Decimal Numbers: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Fraction Numbers: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Ratio/Proportion and Percentages
• Measurement: Reading a tape measure and other practical measurements
• Conversions: Converting between feet and yards, and metric system conversions
• Statistics: Reading and constructing graphs
• Pre-Algebra: Exponents, non-linear numbers
• Basic Algebra: Solving for x, substituting values into equations, creating equations from word problems
• Practical Plane Geometry: Finding area of rectangles, circles, and other shapes
• Solid Figures: Finding volume of cubes, cylinders, and other shapes
• Triangle Trigonometry: Right angle problems using the Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²)

This test is designed to assess basic skills in these areas, not to overwhelm you. A basic calculator is allowed, which should help with some arithmetic. The primary goal is to assess your ability to use a calculator effectively and to apply math to real-world problems.

Math Test Instructions

• Three Math Tests Available: Upon payment, you will receive links to the three tests.
• Test A: Contains 45 questions. You must score 33/45 or higher to qualify for registration in the IEC 1A class.
  • If you do not pass Math Test A, proceed to Math Test B and so on.

Once you pass any one of the three tests, you will be contacted by Jen Ward to guide you through the next steps and assist with your registration for the 1A class.

If You Do Not Pass Any of the Tests

If you do not pass any of the three math tests, we recommend enrolling in our Math Refresher Course. This course is designed to help you improve your skills before retaking the test.

Take the Math Test ($15)

Math Refresher Course

Math Refresher Course

We are currently not offering the Math Refresher Course. Please check back in the summer of 2025 for updates.

About the Course:

The Math Refresher Course is designed for students who have either been unsuccessful in passing our online math test or for those who feel they need additional preparation before retaking the test.

Upon successful completion of the course and achieving a passing grade on the final test, students will fulfill the prerequisite requirement for Math 1A.

Course Details:

• Duration: 7 sessions, each lasting 2 hours
• Schedule: Check back at a later date. 
• Location: Midvale Office (In-person)
• Materials: A Math for the Building Trades textbook is included in the course fee and will be used throughout the sessions.

We hope to see you in the future!

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