Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science

Placement Test

          All incoming students should take the Mathematics Placement Test. Placement testing and counseling is available in Admissions Office (219) 980-6991. Please call  to schedule an appointment. It is recommended to click on the following link and print practice test A, practice test B, or practice test C. Working on provided examples before taking the actual Placement Test may help.

       The placement test will indicate several math courses that you are ready for. You should consult with your advisor about which of these math courses will lead to fulfilling your math requirement. Some  students will need departmental permission to enroll in a math class. If so please call the Math Department Program Coordinator, Mary Beth Mitchell at (219) 981-5691, to get that permission.

      The order in which the math courses should be taken is shown in the following chart:

¹ M 7 – M 14. Developmental courses for students who lack the background in algebra
² M100 and M110. Terminal courses for students in the humanities and the allied health sciences. Fulfill the Group I mathematics requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences.
³ M118, M119. May be taken in either order. Primarily for majors in business and the social sciences.
⁴ M125 – M126. Preparation for calculus. Need not be taken by students with strong background in algebra (including analytic geometry and logarithms) and trigonometry.
⁵ M215 Calculus. Intended for students majoring in mathematics and the sciences. Recommended as strong elective in mathematics for others.
Please visit http://www.iun.edu/~math/courses.shtml  for full description of classes

Students who placed below M007 on Indiana University Northwest’s mathematics placement test need to refresh their pre-algebra skills. The following three options are now available to you:

1) Instead of taking M007 (4cr.) you are allowed to take MATH A007 (2cr.) at IU Northwest. After successfully passing this course you are allowed to take MATH B007 (2cr.). These two courses together are taken instead of our regular M007, but the material is covered at slow pace, over 2 semesters. In addition to traditional lecture time students will spend time practicing mathematics in computer lab with help. Students who pass both MATH A007 and MATH B007 are given credit for passing MATH M007.

2) Take computer based J010 course offered by IU Northwest Special Retention Programs. Students may work in a computer classroom on campus with the help of a mathematics instructor or they can access the program from other locations, including their home computer. To register go to HH 425 or call 219- 981-4296. Students who successfully finish J010 are allowed to take M007.

3) Take Ivy Tech’s course MATH 015 that is 5 credit hours college preparatory course. Call or visit Ivy Tech to register.Successful completion of this course will allow a student to register for M007 Elementary Algebra.