Placement by LCP Math Tool, Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT:

Questions? email mathstatugprogram@unm.edu

UNM Placement Table

*What do I do if I feel my test scores did not place me correctly? 

Students who feel that their LCP Math Tool, ACT or SAT scores may not be accurate, may contact their major advisor to take the appropriate placement option. After the LCP Math Tool is complete, all answers are immediately cleared. 

*How many Questions are on the test?

The LCP Math Tool has 25 multiple choice questions total

*Can you use your own calculator or is one provided by the tool?

You can use your own calculator but be aware that most math/stat courses at UNM do not use calculators. 

*What Math material is covered and assessed on the test?

The LCP Math Tool covers topics from Intermediate Algebra through Pre-Calc and Trig. Correct answers to questions at a certain math level determines the final score/placement. 

*What Math classes can I place into using the LCP Math Tool?

Foundational Math, Intermediate Algebra, Intro to Stats, Survey of Math, Math for Teachers I, College Algebra, Pre-Calc, Trig, Applications of Calc I, and Calc I. 

*Students who wish to study for the math placement tool may do so for FREE at https://edready.org

1. Create an account
2. For math, use goal key Math23
3. For reading, use goal key Reading23

*Which Accuplacer Exam should I take?

*Arithmetic

*QAS = Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, & Statistics

*AAF = Advanced Algebra & Functions

Arithmetic Exam:

Math 1118 Math for Teachers I                                                       

QAS or AAF:

Math 1350 Intro to Stats                                                                 

Math 1130 Survey of Math                                                            

AAF:

Math 1220 College Algebra                                                            

Math 1512 Calculus I (STEM)                                                        

Math 1430 Applications of Calculus I (Business)