Mathmatics Placement Testing
Test Decriptions
Test Dates
AP Calculus Credit
Who Takes the Math Placement Exam
Sample Exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements to Enroll in Math Classes
A good indicator of success on the placement exam is a result on the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) Calculus Readiness Exam available for use by high school mathematics classes.

Calculator use is allowed but not required on the Mathematics Placement Exam. The use of any model calculator that does NOT perform symbolic manipulations is permitted (e.g. the TI-89 and similar calculators are banned from use on the exam.)

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Sample Questions from Math Exam
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