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Math Placement Test
It is highly recommended that you take a math placement test before registering for classes. See the tests we offer below.
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Math Placement Test
Placement in a math course with the appropriate level of challenge is vital to your success. If you have submitted an ACT or SAT score to UF, the math subscore can be used to determine your placement in math courses. If no ACT or SAT score is provided, the default will be placement into Math110. If a student has earned transfer credit for math courses, that college transfer credit will take precedence over the placement score when scheduling for classes.
Placement based on ACT/ SAT math subscores:
| ACT Math Subscore | SAT Math Subscore | Eligible Courses |
| 0-22 | 541-569 | MATH 110 |
| 23 | 541-569 | MATH 138, 132, 130, 205, 215 or MATH 123 |
| 24-27 | 570-659 | MATH 140, 138, 132, 130, 205, 215, 123 |
| 28-36 | 660-800 | MATH 141, 140, 138, 133, 132, 130, 205, 215, 221 or MATH 123 |
Enforcement of the Mathematics Placement Test
Students will not be allowed to take a course above their mathematics placement. Students are allowed to take any course below their placement. This policy is strictly enforced for the benefit of each individual student. Past experiences have clearly shown that students who have taken a course above their mathematics placement have done worse than students who placed into the course. Students are encouraged to take the placement test if they would like to attempt a higher placement.
Mathematics faculty are frequently asked why high school grades are not used toward first-year placement. Our data shows that we cannot account for the variability of instruction taking place across the many school districts from which students graduate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The mathematics placement test is optional but highly recommended. The test is free; it is offered virtually, and is recommended for any student who has not yet taken a college credit math course other than Statistics.
The optional math placement test can be taken online whenever it is convenient for you. The test will not take longer than 2 hours but students should be sure to allow enough time to be able to do their best.
There is a re-test option, but there is a fee to repeat the placement test. To be eligible for this re-take, you (the student) must request a re-take by emailing us at mathchemplacement@ufindlay.onmicrosoft.com and must pay the $20 fee before you can take the test.
If you choose to take the placement test, you should take some time to prepare for it. Your score on the test will determine how many semesters of math you will need to take to earn your degree. The math placement test is testing your knowledge of concepts in algebra, trigonometry and precalculus. You should review any of these areas that you have studied in the past.
Comprehensive List of Topics Covered
Practice Questions – Algebra Skills Set A
Practice Questions – Algebra Skills Set B
Practice Questions – Calculus Readiness
Since it may have been a year or two since you have had some of this content, please take the time to look at the review material listed above. The math placement test is testing your knowledge of algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry. If there are any of these areas in which you feel weak, there are many good websites to help you. Some of these include http://www.themathpage.com and https://www.khanacademy.org/.
When you are ready to begin the online testing, please have a photo ID, paper and a writing utensil ready, and be able to work in a quiet space. You may use a non-graphing calculator.
The placement testing program contains 3 tests:
- Test A (College Algebra readiness) contains 30 questions and has a time allowance of 60 minutes.
- Test B (Pre-Calculus readiness) contains 20 questions and has a time allowance of 40 minutes.
- Test C (Calculus readiness) has 10 questions and has a time allowance of 20 minutes.
Students who need to complete all three tests should allow 2 hours to complete the testing. Students may take a break in between tests but results will not be available until testing is complete.
If you believe that you have transfer credit, be sure to discuss this with your advisor when scheduling classes. Unless UF has received your official transcript and transfer credit has been approved, your initial math placement will be used for the scheduling of classes.’
Please note that only college credit for precalculus, college algebra, or calculus meets the prerequisites for UF math classes. College credit for statistics does not determine your placement.
Unless you have received your AP scores and know that you have college credit for calculus, your initial math placement will be used for the scheduling of classes. Once your AP scores are reported to Findlay, your schedule can be adjusted as needed. Please check with your advisor about any possible schedule changes.
The placement score on the test is good for two years.
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