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Mathematics Placement Guide

Mathematics Placement Test


The Math Placement Test determines students’ beginning placement level in math and science courses at Ohio State. During the orientation academic advising session, advisors use the placement level to determine which mathematics course sequence students should begin during their first semester at Ohio State.

The following pages provide information about placement codes and common questions about the Math Placement Test.

After reviewing the information about the Math Placement Test, students can review the instructions and start the Math Placement Test.