Math and Chemistry Exams
Math Advisory Examination (MAE) and California Chemistry Diagnostic Exam Information and Dates
The Learning Center administers placement and diagnostic tests in Math and Chemistry to help students assess their readiness for university-level work. Results from placement and diagnostic tests are used to place students at the appropriate level in a particular course sequence.
| How do I register for these placement examinations? Please read through some of the information contained in the website: http://placementtest.ucr.edu/index.html before calling (951) 827-3722 to register for the exam. When calling to schedule your placement exam, pleae identify yourself as a Summer Academy applicant. The Learning Center does not send out confirmation notices, so plan to attend the date you have chosen. |
What is the cost for the placement examination? $20 per test (pay on the date of the exam with check or money order made payable to "UC Regents.") Bring a photo ID to the examination. For questions regarding registration for Math and Chemistry, please contact the Learning Center's information desk in the Surge Building, 1st Floor at (951) 827-3722 or e-mail us. |
The Mathematics Advisory Exam is a 90-minute test with 60 questions and is designed for students who have completed a pre-calculus course that includes trigonometry and determines placement into UCR's Math 4, Math 8, Math 5 or Math 15 (pre-calculus equivalent course); Math 9ABC, Math 11, Math 22 or Math 23 (calculus).
Note: Calculators are not permitted on the exam.
Reminder: Students must report in a 1/2 hour early & bring a photo ID. Bring two (#2) pencils and a black-ink pen.
The Mathematics Advisory Exam is designed for students who have completed a pre-calculus course that includes trigonometry and determines placement into UCR's Math 4, Math 8, Math 5 or Math 15 (pre-calculus equivalent course); Math 9ABC, Math 11, Math 22 or Math 23 (calculus).
Note: Calculators are not permitted on the exam.
Reminder: Students must report in a 1/2 hour early & bring a photo ID. Bring two (#2) pencils and a black-ink pen.
There are only 2 things that will exempt a student from having to take the Mathematics Advisory Exam:
1) A score of 3 or above on either Calculus AB or Calculus BC Advanced
Placement (AP) exam.
2) Completion of a UC transferable course at the pre-calculus level or higher with
a grade of "C-" or better taken at another college or university before the student
enters UCR.
Students who meet one of the above criteria are exempt from the examination. There are no other exemptions from the math placement examination.
Chemistry Placement Exam Exemptions
There are several ways in which a student can enroll in Chemistry 1A:
1) Eligibility to enroll in Calculus at UC Riverside (Math 9A) either by passing the
math placement exam or passing Calculus AB or BC exam with a 3 or higher.
2) Pass Chemistry 1W (Placement Exams)
3) Pass the Chemistry Placement Exam
4) Pass the Chemistry AP Exam with a 3 or higher
5) Having taken Math 5 with a grade of C- or better
Click here for sample questions on the Mathematics Advisory Exam.
Chemistry Advisory Exam Dates
Chemistry placement examinations are done by appointment only. Please contact the Learning Center for more information.
For questions regarding registration for Math and Chemistry, please contact the Learning Center's information desk in the Surge Building, 1st Floor at
(951) 827-3722 or e-mail us.
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Parking permits are required. Follow the signs reading "Placement Exams" to the parking attendants who will provide you with a complimentary parking permit and direct you to your parking area and testing rooms. Please note that attendants are available with complimentary permits one hour prior to and up to the time that the test begins. Those arriving before the attendant will need to purchase a parking permit from a permit kiosk to avoid being ticketed. |