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University of Michigan Mathematics Placement Testing

The University of Michigan Mathematics Placement Test enables on-campus advisors to accurately predict the mathematics course in which new students at the University will have the greatest success.

How the Test Works:
The Mathematics Placement Test covers precalculus mathematics, and is one of several factors that are used to generate your mathematics placement. Your placement is generated after you have completed the test, and is sent to your academic advisor (with whom you meet before registering).

This Test and Math at Michigan:
Please note that the placement test covers only precalculus mathematics: you will therefore see some, but not all, of the math you have learned in high school. As a placement test, it is also not a sample of mathematics at Michigan. The mathematics course(s) you will take here are very different from the test, use calculators extensively and emphasize conceptual understanding.

Note: the testing period for summer 2008 starts May 13 for transfer students, and June 2 for students registering this summer. The placement and sample tests are only available at that time.

Procedure:
You must take the Mathematics Placement Test before coming to campus for orientation before your first semester at Michigan. To take the test, you need:

• Your University of Michigan uniqname, and Kerberos login password. See the FAQ if you don't know your uniqname or password.
  
• A computer with a web browser and internet connection. The most effectivee browser/operating system combinations are:
  • For Windows: Internet Explorer 6+, Opera 7.5+, Netscape 7.1+ or Firefox 1.5.0.2+
    Internet Explorer is known to have bugs that cause problems for the test, so Firefox (or Opera) is recommended.
    
  • For Macintosh OS X: Safari 1.2.1+, Opera 7.5+ or Firefox 1.5.0.2+
    Macintosh OS 9 is not supported.
  • For Linux: Konqueror 3.3+, Firefox 1.5+
    
  Obviously, the better your Internet connection, the better the test will work.
  
• Enough time: the test is timed (you have a maximum of fifty minutes to complete it), and you must finish it once you have started. No calculators or other resources are allowed when taking the test. To take the test, see the instructions page.

Other Information:
If you have questions about the Mathematics Placement Test, please refer to the FAQ (list of frequently asked questions). This includes information about how your placement is affected by transfer or AP credit. For more information about the structure of the test and placement testing at the University of Michigan, see the information page.

University of Michigan Mathematics Placement Testing
Last modified: Wed May 7 16:30:52 EDT 2008
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