Who needs to take the Calculus Readiness Test?
You must take the Calculus Readiness Test if:
- your intended major requires Calculus I (see our Math Guide), AND
- you don't have AP, IB, or transfer credit for Pre-Calculus or Calculus, AND
- you want to place out of Pre-Calculus.
The Calculus Readiness Test:
- 50 minute timed test
- 25 questions (12 or higher is a passing score)
Unless you meet Demonstrated Readiness for College-Level Math in some other way, you must also pass the Math Placement Test in order to register for MAT 1110: Calculus I.
NOTE: If you are currently taking a Pre-Calculus or Calculus course, go ahead and take the Calculus Readiness Test. If you are awarded college credit for Pre-Calculus or Calculus, then your credit will override your placement test score.
Calculus Readiness Test Instructions
To take the Calculus Readiness test, you will need to use your App State username and password to log in to AsULearn Projects, App State's virtual classroom space. Select "Enroll Me" to self-enroll in the course. Be sure to carefully read the instructions before starting the test. NOTE: You are allowed to take this test only once.
Once you have completed the placement test, please allow several hours for your score to process in our student information system. You will NOT be able to register for a math class until your score processes.
Using Placement Scores to Select a MAT/STT Course
After receiving your Calculus Readiness placement scores, use our Math Guide to help you choose the appropriate math course.
- If your score on the Calculus Readiness Test is 13 or higher, then you are advised to begin in MAT 1110.
- If your score is 12, you are advised to choose from the following options:
- Take MAT 1110 and MAT 1530 (Calculus 1 and required co-requisite support course). You will need to request a permit to be added to these courses.
- Take MAT 1025
- Complete the ALEKS online calc prep course (see info below) and register for MAT 1110 upon successful completion of ALEKS.
- If your score is less than 12, you are advised to choose from the following options:
- Take MAT 1025
- Complete the ALEKS online calc prep course (see info below) and register for MAT 1110 upon successful completion of ALEKS.
ALEKS Prep for Calculus Course
If your score is 12 or lower on the Calculus Readiness test, you may opt to complete the ALEKS Prep for Calculus Course.
The cost of the ALEKS Prep for Calculus course is $40 for 6 weeks of access. Successful completion of the course with 85% mastery or higher will allow you to register for MAT 1110. You will be given a certificate of completion to print in ALEKS when you reach this level and our office will be notified. Within one business day you will be given a permit that will allow you to register for MAT 1110.
Technical Assistance
If you have problems accessing the placement test, please contact advising@appstate.edu.
Testing Accommodations
Contact the Office of Disability Resources (ODR) if you need accommodations due to a disability for placement testing, New Student Advising, or New Student Orientation. Please submit your request for accommodations at least two weeks prior to your event.