Mathematics Placement Exam
Level and Course Association Form

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is interested in ensuring all students have the appropriate mathematics background for their math course. The Math Placement Exam is part of the math placement process and was developed to assist students and advisors in making the appropriate math course decision.

Student performance on the Math Placement Exam is translated into one of six levels each of which is associated with a math course or courses. Which course to choose is based on the student’s major and should be discussed with an advisor who understands the student’s program and college requirements. A student should discuss with his/her advisor the appropriate course based upon prerequisites for the math course and course requirements for their major program of study.

The courses listed in lower levels than that which a student is placed are also appropriate. For example, if a student places into Level IV and just needs a one-hundred level math course, the student may register for MATH 113, MATH 114, or MATH 115. Again, the student should discuss with an advisor which of these courses would be best based on the student’s interests and possible future endeavors.

The Math Placement Exam is just an indication of placement and only tests a subset of the many mathematical skills and understandings needed for a particular math course. The placement level does not imply that all skills in courses below the indicated level are mastered. For instance, placement in MATH 221 does not imply that all skills in MATH 115 have been mastered.

All students should consider reviewing their mathematics skills and understandings prior to beginning Math 010, Math 114, Math 115, Math 221, or Math 241. A list of topics considered pre-requisite material can be found at:

http://www.math.udel.edu/placement/pt_review.html

A. For students who need to fulfill a "100 level" college math requirement including MATH 114 or MATH 115:

Level Math Courses
I
 Introductory Algebra Course at a Community College (to prepare for MATH 010), OR
MATH 113 - Contemporary Mathematics, OR
Note MATH 113 may or may not satisfy the math requirement for graduation; students should check with their advisor.
II
 MATH 113 - Contemporary Mathematics, OR
MATH 010 - Intermediate Algebra (Students who place into Level II and are required to take either MATH 114 or MATH 115 should take MATH 010 to strengthen algebraic skills and understandings. Note that MATH 010 is a non-college credit course and will not fulfill the math requirement)
III
 MATH 114 - College Mathematics and Statistics, OR
MATH 010 - Intermediate Algebra (Students who place into Level III and are interested in
MATH 115 should take MATH 010 to strengthen their algebraic skills and understandings. Note that MATH 010 is a non-college credit course and will not fulfill the math requirement)
IV
 MATH 115 - Precalculus
V
 MATH 221 - Calculus I
VI
 MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A

 

B.  For students who need MATH 221:

Level Math Courses
I
 Introductory Algebra Course at a Community College
II, III
MATH 010 - Intermediate Algebra
A non-college credit course. Its purpose is to strengthen algebraic skills and understandings prior to enrolling in MATH 115. Note that MATH 010 will not fulfill the math requirement.
IV
 MATH 115 - Precalculus
Students who place into Level IV should enroll in MATH 115 to strengthen their precalculus skills and understandings prior to taking MATH 221.
V

MATH 221 - Calculus I, OR

MATH 115 - Precalculus (if PHYSICS 201 needed).
Students who place into Level V and who are also are required to take PHYSICS 201 should enroll in MATH 115. MATH 115 is needed to strengthen precalculus and trigonometry skills and understandings.

VI
 MATH 221 - Calculus I

C. For students who need MATH 241:

Note: New restrictions require students place into Level VI to enroll in Math 241 and place into either Level IV or V to enroll in Math 117.

To enroll in Math 241 if placed into Level IV or V, you must successfully complete the CPP (Calculus Preparation Program).

Level Math Courses
I
 Introductory Algebra Course at a Community College
II, III
MATH 010 - Intermediate Algebra (non-college credit)
Students who place into Level II or Level III should enroll in MATH 010 to strengthen their algebraic skills and understandings prior to taking MATH 117.
IV, V
 MATH 117 - Precalculus for Scientists and Engineers
VI
 MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A