Placement Overview
Placement Test Links
Understanding Your Math Placement
Each student who takes the UW math placement test is assigned a placement group via our algorithm. When you view your placement test scores, you’ll see one of the groups below assigned to you. Each group qualifies you for a specific set of math courses, and also lets you know whether you satisfied or need to complete QR-A.
Below is a general overview of the math courses which you qualify for via the placement test. If you’re a new student attending SOAR, you’ll have a conversation with an academic advisor about which course best fits into your academic plan. We also have some more info for new students here.
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MATH 96 (this course does not count for degree credit)
Precalculus
- MATH 96
MATH 96 (this course does not count for degree credit) or MATH 141. Must take MATH 96 if additional math courses are required (for major or as prerequisite to other courses)
Precalculus
- MATH 96
Non-Precalculus QR-A
- MATH 141 (or other non-precalculus QR-A course)
MATH 112 (followed by MATH 113 for MATH 221)
Precalculus
- MATH 112
Non-Precalculus QR-A
- MATH 141 (or other non-precalculus QR-A course)
MATH 112 (will not need MATH 113 for MATH 221) or MATH 114
Precalculus
- MATH 112 (will not need MATH 113 if moving on to MATH 221)
- MATH 114
Non-Precalculus QR-A
- MATH 141 (or other non-precalculus QR-A course)
MATH 114 or MATH 112 (followed by MATH 113 for MATH 221) [QR-A satisfied]
Precalculus
- MATH 112
- MATH 114
Non-Precalculus QR-A
- MATH 141 (or other non-precalculus QR-A course)
QR-A is satisfied via this placement.
MATH 112 (will not need MATH 113 for MATH 221) or MATH 114 [QR-A satisfied]
Precalculus
- MATH 112 (will not need MATH 113 if moving on to MATH 221)
- MATH 114
Non-Precalculus QR-A
- MATH 141 (or other non-precalculus QR-A course)
QR-A is satisfied via this placement.
MATH 113 (will not need MATH 112 for MATH 221) or MATH 211 or MATH 114 [QR-A satisfied]
Precalculus
- MATH 113 (will not need MATH 112 if moving on to MATH 221)
- MATH 114
Calculus
- MATH 211
Non-Precalculus QR-A
- MATH 141 (or other non-precalculus QR-A course)
QR-A is satisfied via this placement.
MATH 211 or MATH 221 [QR-A satisfied]
Calculus
- MATH 211
- MATH 221
Non-Precalculus QR-A
- MATH 141 (or other non-precalculus QR-A course)
QR-A is satisfied via this placement.
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