The MATH Placement Exam is a diagnostic tool to assess your readiness for calculus coursework and it is not a pass / fail exam. Your exam score will be used for your placement in either Precalculus (MATH 5) or Calculus I (MATH 11 or 21). We would like to highlight that it is important to start with the appropriate math class level.
- Students are highly advised to work on this placement exam without using any external aids or resources. The purpose of this test is to find an accurate course placement based on your current mathematical knowledge, and the use of any outside resources will only hinder your success in the long run as you may be placed in a course for which you are not prepared.
- Access the Math Placement Exam at https://mdtpassessment.ucsd.edu/login. Students will be sent an access code to use in order to take the online exam. New students should refer to their email for specific access code information.
- Before logging in to take the exam, please be ready with your student ID number, first and last name as they appear on your UC Merced record.
Do you need the MATH Placement Exam access code? Refer to the email with subject “Your Placement Exam Reminder!”. The access code to the math placement exam is at the very top of the message. If you are uanble to locate this email, complete this form.
Did you experience a technical error when taking the exam or are unable to access the exam when using a code? Email us at nsstudentservices@ucmerced.edu
