SDSU MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENTAL PLACEMENT EXAMINATION
Test Requirements
Students (First-Year and Transfer Students) wishing to enroll in certain mathematically-related courses must pass the appropriate Mathematics Departmental Placement Examination: The Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment or the Precalculus Proficiency Assessment. Completion of courses or placement exams at other colleges or universities do not provide an exemption from the various prerequisite requirements at SDSU, unless otherwise stated in the General Catalog.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
1. Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment
(This exam covers numbers and operations, geometry and measurements.)
This test is required in order to enroll in:
Mathematics 311 (Statistics and Probability in Elementary Mathematics)
Mathematics 313 (Selected Topics in Elementary Mathematics)
Mathematics 315 (Selected Topics in Algebra, Geometry and Problem Solving)
2. Precalculus Proficiency Assessment
(This exam covers college algebra and trigonometry).
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- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering (All Majors)
- Environmental Science
- Geography (optional)
- Geological Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Statistics
In order to register for Math 150 (Calculus) a student must either: (1) satidfy the CSU Entry Level Mathematics requirement AND pass the Precalculus Proficiency or (2) complete Math 141 (Precalculus) with a grade of "C" or better.
It is recommended that students in the following majors enroll in Math 150 during their first semester at SDSU:
Additional Test Information
To obtain additional information about a Mathematics Departmental Placement Exam, please select (click on) the desired exam below:
Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment
Mathematics Placement Test Registration Procedures:
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To register online, please select (click on) the desired exam below:
Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment
To register by mail, please select (click on) the desired exam below, print out and complete the test registration form, enclose a check for the exam fee, and return to the SDSU Office of Student Testing, Assessment and Research:
Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment - Northern California -
Summer 2013 - Mail-In Registration Form
To register in person, please come to the SDSU Testing, Assessment & Research Office (SSW-2549) during business hours (M-F 8:00 am - 4:30pm) and purchase a ticket. The fee is $20.00 for each exam. Tickets are non-refundable.