Mathematics Calculus Course Placement

Students who are in, or plan to pursue admission to, any of the following schools/colleges or majors

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Allied Health Sciences, Animal Science, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Dietetics, Environmental Science, Medical Technology, Natural Resources, or Pathobiology
• Education
  • Math Education, Science Education, or Exercise Science
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics
• Nursing (Suggested if planning on taking calculus)
• Pharmacy

are required to take a Mathematics Calculus Readiness Survey in order to determine which Mathematics course is most appropriate for their first term. Based on the result of the Calculus Readiness Survey, a student may be advised to enroll in MATH 1131Q (formerly MATH 115Q) [the first course in the MATH 1131Q-1132Q (formerly MATH 115Q-116Q) calculus sequence], or in MATH 1120Q (formerly MATH 112Q) [the first course in the MATH 1120Q-1121Q-1122Q (formerly MATH 112Q-113Q-114Q) extended calculus sequence], or in MATH 1060Q (formerly MATH 109Q) [a course in algebra and trigonometry] to strengthen the student's background prior to enrolling in calculus.

Placement based on the Mathematics Calculus Readiness Survey

The Mathematics Calculus Readiness Survey consists of 24 items. Recommended placement into first-year calculus is given in the following:

Calculus Readiness Survey Score ≤ 11
You should enroll in MATH 1060Q (formerly MATH 109Q) prior to attempting calculus.
12 ≤ Calculus Readiness Survey Score ≤ 15
You should enroll in MATH 1120Q (formerly MATH 112Q).
Calculus Readiness Survey Score ≥ 16
You may enroll in MATH 1131Q (formerly MATH 115Q) (or a higher Mathematics course if recommended by your advisor.)

Mathematics Calculus Readiness Survey Results and Second Chances

The results of your Mathematics Calculus Readiness Survey will be made available to your advisor and will be used when giving advice on which calculus course is best suited to you. Test scores will be entered into the UConn student records system and made available at the time of course registration. To allow sufficient time for processing, please take the Survey at least one week before you plan to register for classes.

If you think that your results are not indicative of your mathematical knowledge, you may take the Calculus Readiness Survey a second time prior to your orientation/registration session. But please be sure to review, strengthen, and even advance your mathematical knowledge before taking the test again. You should plan at least one week of review prior to your second taking of this Survey. A third evaluation is not allowed.

Calculus Readiness Survey Procedural Guidelines

The Mathematics Calculus placement process must reflect your efforts alone. If your placement results are not accurate, for any reason, you may wind up being registered in a course that is not suited to your ability and thereby run the risk of adversely affecting your first term Grade Point Average in the short term and your major and possibly your career goals in the long term.

The Calculus Readiness Survey is designed to assess your current mathematical knowledge in terms of preparation for first-year calculus. You will have up to 60 minutes to complete the Calculus Readiness Survey. Please adhere to the following rules when taking the Survey:

• you may use a scratch pad, but please do not make use of other materials such as reference books;
• a calculator may be used.
  
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By clicking on the button below, you will be brought to a window with specific information on taking the Mathematics Calculus Readiness Survey. This new window will have details on accessing the test along with a link to the test log-in screen.

Special Note: Students with Advanced Placement or UConn High School Early College Experience course credit

The College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) exam may be used as a basis for determining the appropriate level of a student's mathematical or quantitative ability.

Mathematics placement based on AP scores:
Any student who has earned a score of 4 or 5 on the CEEB AP Math AB examination or has earned a score of 3 on the CEEB AP Math BC examination, will receive four credits for MATH 1131Q (formerly MATH 115Q) and therefore may enroll in MATH 1132Q Calculus II (formerly MATH 116Q). Students who have received scores of 4 or 5 on the CEEB AP Math BC examination will receive eight credits for MATH 1131Q and 1132Q (formerly MATH 115Q and 116Q) and therefore may enroll in MATH 2110Q Multivariable Calculus (formerly MATH 210Q).

High School Early College Experience:
Students who successfully complete Mathematics courses given under the UConn High School Early College Experience Program will receive the same credit as that given by the University for the course.

When you meet with an advisor during the orientation/registration sessions, placement into your first-term courses will take into account any AP credits or UConn High School Early College Experience courses that you may have.