Math Placement/ Starting Math Class
For Physics and Engineering Students
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Progressing successfully and quickly through the mathematics
sequence is very important for engineering and physics majors. One key to doing this
successfully is starting in the right math class. This document is intended to
assist you in judging where to start.
TASP Exempt Students:
- Students who score 270 or above on the TASP math exam are eligible to take Math 141
– college algebra.
- Students who have been successful in high school pre-calculus may want to begin in Math
142 – pre calculus. They may be placed into Math 191 – calculus, through a
Calculus Readiness test score or by consultation (math or physics advisor)
- Students who have been successful in high school calculus may want to start in Math 191
– calculus I. Students who score 3 or above on the AP calculus test may receive
credit for Math 191 and may want to begin with Math 192 – calculus II. It is
strongly recommend that this option only be excersized in consultation with a mathematics
or physics advisor.
Math Testing Options and Scores:
TASP Math Exam – given in high schools and various
universities at multiple times
- scoring below 230 – automatic assignment to PJC 300 math
- scoring 230 to 269 - Assigned to PJC 131 but eligible to take A&M-Commerce local
testing
- scoring 270 or above – TASP exempt
Math Diagnostic Test – Local test for math placement –
available on short notice
- can be taken if score above 230 on the TASP math test
- scoring 18 or above – eligible for Math 141 college algebra
Calculus Readiness Test - Local test for math placement –
available on short notice
- can be taken if score 270 or above on TASP math test
- scoring 16 or above indicates readiness for Math 142 – pre-calculus
- scoring 21 or above indicates readiness for Math 191 – calculus
- scores below these values can be discussed with math or physics advisors
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