<p>I hear there is a placement test given at orientation to new a dmits to see if they qualify to take Calc 1. Does that placment test emphasize calculus as learned in the H.S. curriculum, or does it focus on pre-calc, algebra II, trig/geometry? In other words is it broad-based or just focused on calculus? How tough is it? In short, what should one brush up on in preparation for the math placement test?</p>
<p>Sorry, I forgot to say–GoBlue!</p>
<p>The placement test does not cover any calc, only the other topics you mentioned. If you’ve studied math 3-4 years in high school, it should be easy. Especially if you did calc, it’ll be very easy.</p>
<p>I looked through some of the math material on the SAT to prepare, but only for 30 min before I took the test, lol.</p>
<p>Also, the math placement test will be online on June 2, according to Michigan’s website. It has to be taken at least 3 business days before your orientation date. There is no calculus involved though.</p>
<p>what happens if you fail?</p>
<p>At orientation, your academic advisor will talk to you about your math placement, which is based on a combination of your high school math grades, your SAT/ACT math score, and your placement test. Even if you bomb the placement test, you still have a decent chance of getting placed into calculus. Plus, you can always talk to your advisor about where you think you belong.</p>
<p>well is it mandatory to take this exam then if you want to go into calculus freshmen year? are there any other placement exams?</p>
<p>So we can take this test online whenever we want to before orientation?</p>
<p>Maizenblue, everyone who’s not in the School of Nursing, regardless of how many AP credits one has, has to take the online placement test. Also, if you are in LSA and are continuing a foreign language, you have to take a foreign language placement test in French, German, Hebrew, Russian, Italian, Latin, or Spanish. However, if you are just starting out in a new language, you do not take a placement test. In addition, if you are in LSA, Art & Design, Kinesiology, Music, Residential College, and Nursing, you have to take an online writing placement at least 5 business days before your orientation date. It consists of reading a 10 page article, writing about a 3-4 page opinion on it, and answering 10 questions about your writing experience. There is an optional (I think it’s optional) Chemistry Placement Test at orientation, but I have no idea what’s on it. </p>
<p>HARRRR, the Online Math Placement Test won’t be available until June 2, and you have to take it at least 3 business days before your orientation date.</p>
<p>I apologize for the length of this post but hope this helped!</p>
<p>Here are the instructions (I’m partially posting this for my own refrence so I can find them easily later):</p>
<p>Instructions for taking the online math placement test:</p>
<p>To take the test, you need the following:
Your uniqname and password
One hour of uninterrupted time. Make sure you eliminate all potential distractions.
Read this online orientation information thoroughly.</p>
<p>To take the on-line math test, you will need a computer with a web browser. The most effective browser/operating system combinations are listed below:
For Windows: Internet Explorer 6+, Opera 7.5+, Netscape 7.1+, or Firefox 1.5.0.2+. Firefox is recommended.
For Macintosh OS X: Safari 1.2.1+, Netscape 7.1+, or Firefox 1.5.0.2+. Firefox or Safari are recommended. Macintosh OS 9 is not supported.
For Linux: Firefox 1.5+ or Konqueror 3.3+. Firefox is recommended.
The better your Internet connection, the better the test will work. </p>
<p>After June 2, go to <a href=“http://ctools.umich.edu%5B/url%5D”>http://ctools.umich.edu</a>. Log in using your uniqname and password. Select the “Math Placement” tab on the top of the webpage. Then follow the math placement exam instructions.</p>
<p>If you need a special accommodation, please contact the Office of New Student Programs.</p>
<p>Please note:
You must take the math placement test before coming to campus. Failure to do this will complicate or delay your course registration.
You can find more information about the test, and the answers to frequently asked questions about it, on the “Math Placement” site at <a href=“http://ctools.umich.edu%5B/url%5D”>http://ctools.umich.edu</a>.
The online placement test will take no more than one hour. You may not use a calculator or other resource on the test.</p>
<p>One thing I’m confused about, If I’m going to start over from basic chemistry (130, 125/126) do I need to take a chemistry placement exam?</p>
<p>oh man I’m scared. Is the test hard? Is it like SAT reasoning test’s math section? or more like math subject tests? (level 1, or level2?)</p>
<p>My D is going to be in Art and Design, I wonder why she will have to take a math placement test - will she have to take a math course is she does not do well? I assure you she will not be voluntarily signing up for calculus!</p>
<p>Sounds like you can take them all online— math, writing and foreign language EVEN BEFORE you attend the 3-Day Orientation for admitted students in the summer. I thought you were supposed to take the placement exams AT Orientation, but some posters are saying you take them before you even go out for Orientation. Which is it? Do you take the placement tests on line before you go to Orientation or do you take them at the Orientation program? Do you have a choice when you can take them? How do they know people aren’t sitting at home w/calculators, a foreign language tutor next to them, or a writing specialist. Seem fairness would dictate everyone should take them in a controlled environment w/proctors etc. Guess they figure the honor system holds sway, and that you’d only be hurting yourself if you got into a class you didn’t deserve to or weren’t capable of handling.</p>
<p>You can only take the math and writing tests online. Foreign language and the optional chem placement are offered at orientation.</p>
<p>I found the math placement similar to the SAT Level 2. It’s not hard at all.</p>
<p>Also, the writing placement when I took it last year was only 5 questions or so and it took me less than 5 minutes to complete. I don’t think you have to write a 3-4 page response…</p>
<p>^What’s the point of making people take it if they’ve already done Calc AB/BC or taken SAT Math Level 2??? 
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<p>^exactly. I’m lazy to take them</p>
<p>Wait.
What happens if you fry the placement exam (I’ve taken BC Calc in 11th grade)
Do they place you in Calc 3?
What if you want to take Calc1-2 over again ('cause I deff. dont remember enough to move on)
They won’t force you in a class will they?</p>
<p>I’m retaking Calc II after BC…</p>
<p>They’re not going to force you into anything beyond Calc I. This placement exam is purely to determine if you are ready to take Calc at all.</p>
<p>That said, does any current UM Engineering student know if Engineering admits can take Honors Calc III (assuming 5 on BC + pass on the math placement) without being admitted to LS&A Honors?</p>