Understanding Your Math Placement
Course Placement
Based on your test results, you will be required to enroll in one of the math classes. This placement will help you increase
your math skills, which will help you experience academic success in your college math classes. You may be required to take
one of the courses below.
MATH PLACEMENT TESTS
Mt. SAC Math Placement Test
1 hour*
This is a test of your arithmetic and pre-algebra skills. The appropriate test score will provide eligibility for the following
courses:
LERN 48
Basic Math Skills Review
LERN 49
Math Skills Review
MATH 50
Pre-Algebra
MATH 51
Elementary Algebra
Intermediate Algebra Placement Test
1 hour*
This is a test of your elementary algebra skills. The appropriate test score will provide eligibility for the following courses:
MATH 61
Plane Geometry
MATH 71
Intermediate Algebra
MATH 71A
Intermediate Algebra, first half
College Level Math Placement Test
1 hour*
This is a test of your intermediate algebra skills. The appropriate test score will provide eligibility for the following courses.
MATH 100
Survey of College Mathematics (Please see prerequisites In the Schedule of Classes)
MATH 110
Elementary Statistics
MATH 110H
Elementary Statistics-Honors
MATH 120
Finite Mathematics
MATH 130
College Algebra
MATH 150
Trigonometry (Please see prerequisites In the Schedule of Classes)
MATH 160
Pre-Calculus Mathematics (Trigonometry Supplemental Test is also required)
(Math 150 & 160 require supplemental test)
Calculus Placement Test
1-1/2 hour*
This is a test of algebra and trigonometry skills. The appropriate test score will provide eligibility for the following courses:
MATH 140
Calculus for Business
MATH 180
Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Chemistry Placement Test
1 hour*
Appropriate test scores AND transcripts verifying successful completion of the required courses will provide eligibility for the
following course:
CHEM 50
General Chemistry 1
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