Understanding My Score
Mathematics Placement Test Summer 2012
I. How do I find my score?
On the right side of the Blackboard homepage (login at https:/blackboard.auburn.edu if you are not already there) is a little box with the letter A in it. Click on that. You will see two scores for algebra tests. The higher number is your score.
II. What is my mathematics placement?
The table below lists the beginning mathematics courses and the scores and other prerequisites required in order to enroll in them. Which course you should take will depend on both your placement and the requirements of your major. Note that the required cut-off levels may change before the summer registration period.
The placement exam is graded on a scale of zero to 100.
Placement based on the Mathematics Placement Test score and/or prerequisite courses:
| NOTE: All courses require High School Geometry and Second Year High School Algebra. | ||
| Course | Score Requirements | Alternate prerequisite courses |
| MATH 1000 College Algebra |
No minimum score requirement | No prerequisite |
| MATH 1100 Finite Mathematics |
Mathematics Placement Score of at least 34. | No prerequisite |
| MATH 1120 Pre-Calculus Algebra |
Mathematics Placement Score of at least 56. | or MATH 1000 |
| MATH 1130 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry |
At least 56 on math placement test. | or credit for MATH 1120 |
| MATH 1150 Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry |
Mathematics Placement Score of at least 64. | |
| MATH 1610 Calculus I |
Mathematics Placement Score of at least 72. In addition: Trigonometry in High School is required. | or credit for MATH 1130 or 1150 |
| MATH 1680 Business Calculus I |
Mathematics Placement Score of at least 72. | or credit for MATH 1120 |
| MATH 1620 Calculus II |
AP credit on AB Calculus exam | or credit for MATH 1610 |
III. Which math do I need to take for my intended course of study?
See www.auburn.edu/majors for all available majors.
A list of the CORE mathematics for each major can be found below at item VII.
IV. I’m not happy with my score. How can I change or improve my placement?
If the placement exam results indicate that you do not have the skill level to be placed in the first mathematics course in your intended curriculum, you may review materials and take the exam again. Auburn will accept the better of the two scores for placement.
V. What if my best score does not allow me to register for the first mathematics course in my curriculum?
If after taking the exam twice, the placement exam results indicate that you do not have the skill level to be placed in the first mathematics course in your intended curriculum, we encourage you to prepare yourself during the summer. You may take a course that presents the preparatory material for more advanced courses (such as calculus) during the summer semester. Auburn will offer courses online via Auburn’s Web site, and you will only be required to be on-campus for the final exam.
In addition, there are courses available at most colleges and junior colleges corresponding to Auburn courses, which can be transferred to Auburn for credit.
Completion of the appropriate summer course will allow you to be placed in a higher-level course. You should discuss this option with your advisor.
VI. Summary of Freshman Level Mathematics Courses
MATH 1000 College Algebra does not satisfy the core mathematics requirement, but elective credit is possible. Students who feel that they have deficiencies in mathematics should take this class in preparation for further studies in mathematics. The course is designed to prepare students for all of the pre-calculus courses.
All the remaining mathematics courses satisfy the core mathematics requirement. The minimum requirement for all these courses is completion of high school geometry and second year high school algebra; knowledge of trigonometry is a requirement for MATH 1610 Calculus I.
MATH 1100 Finite Mathematics and Applications is designed for students who do not plan to take any further courses in mathematics. It is not a prerequisite for any other mathematics course.
MATH 1120 Pre-Calculus Algebra covers the prerequisite material for MATH 1130 and 1680.
MATH 1130 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry covers trigonometry, this material is necessary for calculus 1610 (as well as 1617 Honors Calculus and 1710 Calculus for engineering and science programs). Students who plan to take calculus 1610 and who have not had trigonometry in high school will need this material.
MATH 1150 Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credit hours) covers the material from 1120 and 1130 at a faster pace.
MATH 1610 Calculus 1 is the first course of the calculus sequence that is designed for students in engineering and science programs. MATH 1617 is the honors version of the course. Knowledge of the material in MATH 1130 or 1150 is prerequisite for this class.
MATH 1710 is calculus for engineering and science students and begins with the concept of vectors and uses examples from the sciences and engineering; Knowledge of the material in MATH 1130 or 1150 is prerequisite for this class.
MATH 1680 Calculus with Business Applications 1 is the first calculus course designed for business students. Trigonometry is not required for this course but MATH 1680 cannot be used as prerequisite for MATH 1620 Calculus 2; the material in MATH 1120 is prerequisite for this class.
VII. CORE Mathematics Requirement by College and Major
CORE MATH REQUIREMENT BY COLLEGE AND BY MAJOR
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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SAMUEL GINN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
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SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES
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COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
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SCHOOL OF NURSING
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
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Important Contacts
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Sciences and Mathematics
221 Parker Hall
Auburn, Alabama 36849-5310
Telephone: 334-844-4290
FAX: 334-844-6555
Last Updated: June 4th, 2012