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Math Advisory Examination (MAE) and California Chemistry Diagnostic Exam Information and Dates

The Learning Center administers placement and diagnostic tests in Math and Chemistry to students to help assess their readiness for university-level work. Results from placement and diagnostic tests are used to place students at the appropriate level in a particular course sequence.

How do I register for these placement examinations?
Please read the entire '07-'08 Placement Testing Brochure at www.learningcenter.ucr.edu/asu/testing before calling (951) 827-3722 to register for the exam and visit www.learningcenter.ucr.edu/asu/testing to register online for subsequent Mathematics Advisory Examinations. The Learning Center does not send out confirmation notices, so plan to attend the date you have chosen.
What is the cost for the placement examination?
$20 per test (pay on the date of the exam with check or money order made payable to "UC Regents.")  Bring you photo ID to the examination. 

For questions regarding registration for Math and Chemistry, please contact the Learning Center's information desk in the Surge Building, 1st Floor at (951) 827-3722 or e-mail placemnt@pop.ucr.edu.

MAE Scheduled Dates/Times (This is a 90-minute test with 60 questions.)

DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

The Mathematics Advisory Exam is designed for students who have completed a pre-calculus course that includes trigonometry and determines placement into UCR's Math 4, Math 8, Math 5 or Math 15 (pre-calculus equivalent course); Math 9ABC, Math 11, Math 22 or Math 23 (calculus).
Note: Calculators are not permitted on the exam.

Reminder: Students must report in 1/2 hour early & bring a photo ID. Bring two (#2) pencils and a black-ink pen.

There are only 2 things that will exempt a student from having to take the Mathematics Advisory Exam

  • A score of 3 or above on either Calculus AB or Calculus BC Advanced Placement (AP) exam.

  • Completion of a UC transferable course at the pre-calculus level or higher with a grade of "C-" or better taken at another college or university before the student enters UCR.

Students who meet one of the above criteria are exempt from the examination. There are no other exemptions from the math placement examination.

Parking permits are required.

Follow the signs reading "Placement exams" to the parking attendants who will provide you with a complimentary parking permit and direct you to your parking area and testing rooms. Please note that attendants are available with complimentary permits one hour prior to and up to the time that the test begins. Those arriving before the attendant will need to purchase a parking permit from a permit kiosk to avoid being ticketed.

Saturday 

April 12

8:30 am

PHY 2000

Sunday

April 13

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118 

Saturday 

April 19

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

PHY 2000 

Sunday

April 20

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118

Saturday 

April 26

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

PHY 2000 

Sunday

April 27

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118

Saturday

May 3

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118

Sunday

May 4 

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118

Saturday

May 17

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

PHY 2000

Saturday

May 24

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118

Saturday

May 31 

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm 

BRNHLB 118 

Sunday

June 1

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118 

Saturday

June 7

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

BRNHLB 118

Sunday

June 8

12:30pm AND

3:00pm

BRNHLB 118

Saturday

June 21 

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm 

TBA

Sunday

June 22

8:30 am AMD

12:30 pm

TBA

Monday

June 23

5:30 pm

TBA

Saturday

June 28

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

TBA

Sunday

June 29

8:30 am AND

12:30 pm

 

TBA

Click here for sample questions to the Mathematics Advisory Exam.

  

Chemistry Advisory Exam Dates


Chemistry placement examinations are done by appointment only. Please contact the Learning Center for more information.

For questions regarding registration for Math and Chemistry, please contact the Learning Center's information desk in the Surge Building, 1st Floor at
(951) 827-3722 or e-mail placemnt@pop.ucr.edu.

Chemistry Placement Exam Exemptions:
There are several ways in which a student can enroll in Chemistry 1A.
1) Eligibility to enroll in Calculus at UC Riverside (Math 9A)
either by passing the math placement exam or passing Calculus AB or BC exam with a 3 or higher.
or 2) Pass Chemistry 1W ( learning center website)
or 3) Pass the Chemistry Placement Exam
or 4) Pass the Chemistry AP Exam with a 3 or higher
or 5) Having taken Math 5 with a grade of C- or better

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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