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Math Level and Course Placements

A math placement test is used to establish your Math Basic Skill Level. 

There are four different types of math placement tests. In order of difficulty, they are: the Arithmetic test, the Algebra test, the College Level Math test, and the Calculus test. The Calculus test is pen and paper. The others are administered online at the Assessment Center.

Level

Test

Course Placement

4

Arithmetic or Algebra

MATH 114

5

Algebra

MATH 115, 117, 118 or 119

6

College Level Math (CLM)

MATH 120, 121, 130 or 201

7

College Level Math (CLM)

MATH 122 or 141

8

CLM and Calculus

MATH 126

9

CLM and Calculus

MATH 151

 

 

Placement into courses not listed requires the appropriate prerequisite course within two years.  Please contact us if you have any questions.



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