Interpreting Math Placement
Guide to Math Placement Codes
Outlined below are the general guidelines for math placement and the highest course in which students may enroll. Students should consult with their advisor at orientation to select the most appropriate course.
- L = Calculus level; students eligible to enroll in:
- M = Pre-Calculus level; students eligible to enroll in:
- N = College Algebra level; students eligible to enroll in:
- R* = Intermediate Algebra level; students eligible to enroll in:
- Math 1075 Precollege Mathematics II
- Math 1120 Precalculus with Review I (STEM majors only, permission required - see your academic advisor)
- Combo -- Math 1148 (College Algebra) with co-requisite Math 1193 (Individualized Studies in Mathematics) (permission required - see your academic advisor)
- Math 1125 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
- Math 1135b Number and Operations for Teachers
- Math 1116 Excursions in Mathematics
- Students should consult with a math advisor if they wish to drop down one level from the initial placement.
- S* = Elementary Algebra level; students eligible to enroll in:
- T* = Elementary Algebra level; students eligible to enroll in:
- Math 1050 Precollege Mathematics I
a For Middle Childhood math concentration students only.
b Regional campus course.
* Remediation Free: According to State of Ohio Law, a student is not required to take remedial math (Math 1050 and/or Math 1075) if the student has earned one of the following:
- ACT Mathematics score of 22 or higher
- Math SAT (MTHSN) score of 530 or higher
- Score of 55CLM (College Level Math) on the College Board’s Accuplacer tests
- 263 or higher on the QAS or AAF Accuplacer Next Gen tests
- 26 on the Basic Algebra Test (MBALG) on the MapleSoft T.A.
- 46 on ALEKS for Math
- 18 on PlaceU (WebAssign) for Math
Have additional questions?
For questions about the math placement, please reach out to us at MathPlacement@osu.edu.