Ãå±±½ûµØ

We want to ensure that students are successful and prepared for the math courses in which they are enrolled. To do this, Ãå±±½ûµØ combines test scores with previous experience to place students in the appropriate course.ÌýThis math placement is relevant only for students wishing to take Precalculus or Calculus 1 classes.

Many Ãå±±½ûµØÌýmath courses do not require a prerequisite or prior math experience, so a math placement is not relevant. Students who choose to take calculus, or those pursuing majors that require calculus, will become eligible to enroll in calculus-related courses based on an appropriate placement. These courses include the following:

Students planning to enroll in precalculus or calculus 1 (but not calculus 2) will be asked to take an online Math Readiness Test. Your math placement will be determined by the readiness test score and other information including high school transcripts and previous Ãå±±½ûµØ or other college-level coursework. We have found this background information on a student's academic experience to be a good predictor of success in precalculus and calculus courses.Ìý

Simply taking the course won't guarantee placement into calculus. However, an AP score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus exam willÌýmake you eligible to enroll in Calculus at Ãå±±½ûµØ.

Even if you took AP Calculus, you should still take the math placementÌýtest now. AP scores could be delayed, so scoring well on the math placement test will make you eligible for Calculus when it's time to enroll in your classes. In addition, even if you do not score well on the math readiness test, a 4 or 5 on AP Calculus will still allow you to enroll in Calculus later on; math readiness test scoresÌýdoÌýnot cancel out your AP score.Ìý

Students who complete the Math Readiness Test will receive a math placement within 2Ìýbusiness days. Students can view their placement results in Canvas under "Grades" or by going toÌýBuff Portal Advising.Ìý

You will need to take the online Math Readiness Test. Your math placement will be posted within 2Ìýbusiness days. If you have submitted the appropriate test and you still don't see a placement in Canvas Grades, contact mathplacement@colorado.edu using your colorado.edu email addressÌýand include your name and student ID.

There is a single test which will produce one of three possible placements:ÌýCalculus, Precalculus, or Not Calculus/Precalculus. Students planning to enroll in Calculus 1 must complete all 40 multiple choice questions. Students planning to enroll in Precalculus may submit the test after answering the first 20 questions, if they so choose.ÌýIt's important that you review the prep materials prior to taking the readiness test!