PPA, AP, SAT and ACT Score Information
Eligibility to Calculus and Discrete Math can be determined by scores on the PPA, AP, CLEP, SAT or ACT Exams. The following tables show the scores required for registration into Calculus and Discrete Mathematics.
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment (PPA) Score Requirements for Math 30
For Science, Engineering, Math and BS Economics students.
*The path to Math 30 is: Math 18A and Math 18B OR Math 19 -> Math 30
*Students may start further along this path depending on their math enrollment category
and their PPA score, as described in the table below.
*Depending upon background and score, each course may also require a support course
and/or workshop.
Enrollment Category | PPA Score 0-54 |
PPA Score 55-69 |
PPA Score 70-79 |
PPA Score 80-100 |
---|---|---|---|---|
MI and MII |
Math 19 with Math 1019S Recommended |
Math 19 |
Math 30 and Math 30W |
Math 30 |
MIII |
Math 19 and Math 1019S OR Math 18A with MATH 18AW and MATH 1018AS |
Math 19 and Math 1019S | Math 30 and Math 30W | Math 30 and Math 30W |
MIV | Math 18A with MATH 18AW and MATH 1018AS | Math 18A with MATH 18AW and MATH 1018AS | Math 19 and Math 1019S |
Math 30 and Math 30W |
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment (PPA) Score Requirements for Math 70
For Business and Packaging Students:
*The path to Math 70 is: Math 18A OR Math 19 -> Math 70
*Students may start further along this path depending on their math enrollment category
and their PPA score, as described in the table below.
*Depending upon background and score, each course may also require a support course
and/or workshop.
Enrollment Category | PPA Score 0-39 |
PPA Score 40-54 |
PPA Score 55-69 |
PPA Score 70-100 |
---|---|---|---|---|
MI and MII | Math 18A, with Math 18AW and/or Math 1018AS Recommended | Math 18A, with Math 18AW Recommended | Math 70 and Math 70W | Math 70 |
MIII |
Math 18A with Math 1018AS, and Math 18AW Recommended |
Math 18A with Math 1018AS, and Math 18AW Recommended | Math 70 and Math 70W | Math 70 and Math 70W |
MIV | Math 18A with Math 18AW and Math 1018AS | Math 18A with Math 18AW and Math 1018AS | Math 18A with Math 18AW and Math 1018AS |
Math 70 and Math 70W |
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment (PPA) Score Requirements for Math 71
For Aviation, Technology, Packaging and BA Economics students:
*The path to Math 71 is: Math 18A OR Math 19 -> Math 71
*Students may start further along this path depending on their math enrollment category
and their PPA score, as described in the table below.
*Depending upon background and score, each course may also require a support course
and/or workshop.
Enrollment Category | PPA Score 0-39 |
PPA Score 40-54 |
PPA Score 55-69 |
PPA Score 70-100 |
---|---|---|---|---|
MI and MII | Math 18A, with Math 18AW and/or Math 1018AS Recommended | Math 18A, with Math 18AW Recommended | Math 71 and Math 71W | Math 71 |
MIII |
Math 18A with Math 1018AS, and Math 18AW Recommended |
Math 18A with Math 1018AS, and Math 18AW Recommended | Math 71 and Math 71W | Math 71 and Math 71W |
MIV | Math 18A with Math 18AW and Math 1018AS | Math 18A with Math 18AW and Math 1018AS | Math 18A with Math 18AW and Math 1018AS |
Math 71 and Math 71W |
Precalculus Proficiency Assessment (PPA) Score Requirements for Math 42
Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer and Software Engineering students
*The path to Math 42 is: Math 18A and 18B OR Math 19 -> Math 42
*Students may start further along this path depending on their math enrollment category
and their PPA score, as described in the table below.
*Depending upon background and score, each course may also require a support course
and/or workshop.
Enrollment Category | PPA Score 0-54 |
PPA Score 55-69 |
PPA Score 70-79 |
PPA Score 80-100 |
---|---|---|---|---|
MI and MII | Math 19 with Math 1019S Recommended | Math 19 | Math 42 and Math 42W | Math 42 |
MIII |
Math 19 and Math 1019S OR Math 18A with MATH 18AW and MATH 1018AS |
Math 19 and Math 1019S | Math 42 and Math 42W | Math 42 and Math 42W |
MIV | Math 18A with MATH 18AW and MATH 1018AS | Math 18A with MATH 18AW and MATH 1018AS | Math 19 and Math 1019S | Math 42 and Math 42W |
SAT and ACT Scores
Test Score | Course Eligibility |
---|---|
SAT MATH score of 570 (New SAT) or higher |
Math 70 OR Math 70 with Math 70W Math 71 OR Math 71 with Math 71W |
ACT MATH score of 23 or higher |
Math 70 OR Math 70 with Math 70W Math 71 OR Math 71 with Math 71W |
AP Calculus
AB Calculus Score (or AB subscore of BC Calculus) | Course Eligibility |
---|---|
4-5 | Math 31 OR Math 42 |
3-5 |
Math 31 with Math 31W OR Math 42 with Math 42W |
BC Calculus Only | Course Eligibility |
---|---|
4-5 | Math 32 OR Math 42 |
3-5 |
Math 32 with Math 32W OR Math 42 with Math 42W |
AP Pre-Calculus
AP Pre-Calculus Score | Eligibility |
---|---|
4-5 | Math 30 OR Math 42 OR Math 70 OR Math 71 |
3-5 |
Math 30 with 30W OR Math 42 with 42W OR Math 70 with 70W OR Math 71 with 71W |
CLEP Exams
Subject | Score | Course Eligibility |
---|---|---|
College Algebra | 50 or higher |
Math 70 with Math 70W OR Math 71 with Math 71W |
College Algebra | 65 or higher |
Math 70 OR Math 71 |
Precalculus | 50 or higher | Math 30 with Math 30W |
Precalculus | 65 or higher | Math 30 |
Calculus | 50 or higher | Math 31 with Math 31W |
Calculus | 65 or higher | Math 31 |
Note: Some departments that require Math 71 allow students who have taken Math 30 to make a course substitution. Students who earned a 3 or better in the AP Calculus Exam or earned a C- or better should contact their academic advisor about waiving the Math 71 requirement.