Math Placement
Who Needs to Take the Math Placement Exam?
STEM or Business program-admitted students must complete the math placement exam unless they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- ACT Math sub-score of 22 or higher
- AP credit for Calculus AB or Calculus BC
- Dual credit for College Algebra or a higher-level math course
- College credit for College Algebra or a higher-level math course
- Completion of three or more units of high school Algebra I and higher math courses and a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
If you meet any of these criteria, you do not need to take the placement exam, please contact your academic advisor for any questions.
About the Math Placement Exam (MyMath)
The math placement exam is called MyMath and is administered by Pearson. Exams are proctored online using HonorLock and you may attempt the exam up to three times.
Please note: access to the course in Canvas can take up to 48 hours after confirming your admission.
First Time College Students
- First Time College students must confirm their admission and register for a New Student Orientation session. Once registered, the math placement exam will appear on your checklist. You will be redirected to Canvas and log in with your 海角论坛 credentials.
- First time college students must complete the exam two weeks prior to their scheduled Orientation session.
Transfer Students
- Transfer students must confirm their admission to 海角论坛. Once confirmed, the math placement exam will appear on your checklist. You will be redirected to Canvas and log in with your 海角论坛 credentials.
- Transfer students must complete the course prior to meeting with an academic advisor.
How Placement Works for STEM or Business Math Courses
Your exam score determines which math course you will start in:
- 70% or higher → Placement into MATH 110
- 50%–69% → Placement into MATH 109/110 sequence
These placements are designed to help you build the skills you need to be successful in STEM or Business coursework.
What If I Score Below 50%?
If you do not score at least 50% on the placement exam, 海角论坛 will work with you to identify next steps. Options include:
- Changing to a non-STEM/non-business major that does not require the MATH 110 sequence
- Starting in University College to explore academic programs and build foundational skills
- Dual enrolling in a math preparatory course through Metropolitan Community College (MCC) during your first semester at 海角论坛, while you pursue coursework in your STEM or Business program at 海角论坛
Why Math Placement Matters
Starting in the right math course helps set you up for success in your STEM or Business program, keeps you on track for graduation, and supports your confidence as you begin college-level coursework.
If you have questions about your math placement or next steps, reach out to your academic advisor or the 海角论坛 Math Department for guidance.
How to Take the Exam
New Students
Access the exam through your . Before starting, review the “About the Math Placement Exam” section to ensure you have completed all required steps.
Returning Students
Log in to , open the MPT_HL_TESTING course, and follow the posted instructions.
Technology & Testing Environment/On-Campus Testing Options
The Math Placement Exam must be taken on a personal computer in a private space because it is remotely proctored. A webcam is required. Phones and tablets are not permitted. If you do not have access to a personal computer, on-campus testing is available Wednesday and Fridays at 3:00pm. Please contact 海角论坛 Student Accessibility Services at Khisha.moore@umkc.edu to request a testing appointment using the subject line: Math Placement Test. On-campus testing will not be available May 1-May 15.
Academic Integrity Expectations
You must complete the exam independently, without help from other people or online resources (including a cellular phone). The proctoring tool will record video and flag any activity that does not meet these expectations. If the system reports an issue, you will be notified and provided with next steps.