Math Placement—Calculus

ASU Calculus Math Placement Test for placement into MAT 251, MAT 265, MAT 270 and APM 270 (note: APM 270 will become APM 265 for the fall semester)

Information

Prior to taking the Calculus Math Placement Test, students should take the Unified Math Placement Test (UPT) available online at http://math.asu.edu/fym/placement.html. The Calculus Math Placement Test covers algebra and trigonometry questions that a student should be able to answer correctly prior to the first day of a calculus class. The test is used to determine a student's readiness to take calculus courses at ASU. If a student desires to register for MAT 251, MAT 265, MAT 270 or APM 270 (note: APM 270 will become APM 265 for the fall semester), the Calculus Math Placement Test must be completed and a passing score achieved prior to course registration. Students must answer 60% of the questions correctly to attain a passing score. Scores will be noted as pass/fail only.

For further information, please see the Math Department’s Calculus Math Placement web page or the Orientation Placement Exams website. A practice test is available at the following website: http://mdtp.ucsd.edu/crtest/ . We recommend that you take the practice exam and review the appropriate topics prior to testing.

University Schedule

The Calculus Math Placement Test may be scheduled by appointment in the afternoons or taken as part of Orientation on the Tempe, West or Polytechnic campuses. Please see the appropriate campus schedule for details. Visit the Orientation website for more information concerning Orientation for Fall semester.

Tempe Campus Schedule

The Calculus Math Placement Test will be offered at 7:15 am on the morning of each Orientation program at Payne Hall, Room 301. YOU MUST CHECK IN AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE TEST TIME TO BE ADMITTED. The specific room number in Payne Hall being used for the exam that morning will be posted on the door to Room 301 (third floor). Testing on the morning of Orientation sessions is on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis for participants in that day's Orientation only.

We encourage all local candidates and out-of-town candidates who can make appropriate travel arrangements to come to one of the afternoon sessions. The afternoon sessions are by reservation only, which assures that the student will have a seat for the exam. Make your reservations by calling 480-965-7146 as soon as possible. These sessions will occur in Payne Hall, Room 301, on the following dates:

July 3, 11, 18, and 25, 2008 at 2:30 pm
July 14, 2008 at 9:00 am
August 1, 8, 13, 15, 22, 25, and 29, 2008 at 2:30 pm
August 19 and 20, 2008 at 9:00 am
August 26, 2008 at 1:00 pm

West Campus Schedule

The Calculus Math Placement Test is available at ASU Orientation or by appointment only by contacting Darnell A. Morehand-Olufade by email at testing@asu.edu or by phone at 602-543-8136.

Polytechnic Campus Schedule

The Calculus Math Placement Test will be offered at ASU Orientation. For more information, please contact Rachel Beech by email at Rachel.Beech@asu.edu or by phone at 480-727-1866.

Cost

There is no fee associated with this examination.

Time

This Calculus Math Placement Test is timed at 90 minutes and consists of 60 questions. The examination will begin and end promptly; testing time will not be extended for late arrivals.

Register

Students may take the Calculus Math Placement Test as part of the ASU Orientation activities. Alternatively, students who wish to take the exam on the Tempe campus during one of the scheduled afternoon sessions in the UTS office at Payne Hall, Room 301, must call 480-965-7146 no later than 4:30 pm one working day prior to the desired test date. All appointments are subject to availability. If you need special accommodations for this exam, you must provide documentation regarding your disability. Please contact the Disability Resource Center or your local high school for information. Once you have obtained approval for special accommodations, contact University Testing Services to set up an appointment.

Retake

The Calculus Math Placement Test may be retaken until a passing score is achieved. Retakes are available at University Testing Services on Friday afternoons at 2:30 pm. You may only take the exam once per day. If you take the exam at Orientation in the morning, you may not take it in the UTS office later the same day.

Admission

Walk-in testing is not permitted. YOU MUST CHECK IN AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE TEST TIME TO BE ADMITTED. Examinees must present a current photo ID (such as a driver's license, school ID, passport, or other government-issued photo ID card). For questions concerning the ID requirements, please contact University Testing Services at 480-965-7146 prior to the exam date. No calculators or cell phones are allowed.

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