AP calculus/AP statistics / CLEP credit, SAT/ACT placement guide
AP Calculus Credit
- A score of 2 on AB or AB subscore on BC meets the prerequisite for MTH 251
- A score of 3 on AB or AB subscore on BC earns credit for MTH 251
- A score of 4 or 5 on AB or AB subscore on BC earns credit for MTH 251 and MTH 252
- A score of 3 on BC earns credit for MTH 251 and MTH 252
- A score of 4 or 5 on BC earns credit for MTH 251, MTH 252 and MTH 253
- A score of 4 - 5 earns credits for MTH 243
| Subject Exam | Passing Score | Credit |
| College Algebra | 50 | MTH 111 |
| Trigonometry | 50 | MTH 112 |
| College Algebra - Trigonometry | 50 | MTH 111, MTH 112 |
| Calculus | 50 | MTH 251 |
The Mathematics Department at WOU uses SAT/ACT-Math scores to make an initial placement recommendation for new students. Please take a look at the table below to determine where your SAT or ACT score will place you.
SAT |
ACT |
COURSE |
|
Any score |
Any score |
Math 105 |
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
|
460 or below |
20 or below |
Math 070 |
Introductory Algebra (it is recommended that you take the COMPASS placement exam)
|
470 – 540 |
21 – 24 |
Math 095 |
Intermediate Algebra (it is recommended that you take the COMPASS placement exam)
|
550 or higher |
25 or higher |
Math 111
Math 211 |
College Algebra (but not higher)*
Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I |
*The use of the SAT/ACT-Math score is intended as an initial placement guide and will be accurate for a majority of students. Those wishing to enter a mathematics course at a higher level must take the computerized COMPASS Mathematics Placement Exam to demonstrate readiness for a higher level class.