Calculus Readiness Test

The Calculus Readiness test is required if MAT 1110 (Calculus) is required for your major.

You must take this test if you are planning to major in one of the following:

  • actuarial science,
  • biology,
  • chemistry,
  • computer science,
  • environmental science,
  • fermentation sciences,
  • geology,
  • mathematics,
  • middle grades education (math concentration),
  • physics.

AP Credit: You DO NOT need to take this test if you have Calculus I (MAT 1110) AP credit. If you are currently taking AP Calculus, you should take the Calculus Readiness Test anyway. Your AP credit will override your placement test score if you score a 3 or higher on your AP test.

Transfer Credit: You DO NOT have to take this test if you have college transfer credit for pre-calculus (MAT 1025) or Calculus I (MAT 1110).

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. 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 less than 12 on the Calculus Readiness test, you my 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.

Sign up for the ALEKS Prep for Calc Course



Technical Assistance

If you have problems accessing the placement test, please contact advising@appstate.edu.