Mathematics and Statistics
Who should take the placement exam:
No formal placement exam is offered for mathematics; you should consult the following website and use your previous math class experience to determine the best class for you.
http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/math/placement-information.
You can also gain additional insight into the appropriate level of calculus for you by completing the Calculus Placement Survey. The Calculus Placement Survey is a self-administered collection of exercises that help inform your discussion with math faculty.
If you would like to be placed into Calculus I (MATH 0121), you will need permission to enroll. To initiate this process please complete the form at the following link: forms.gle/ojJNAqDBx8gJ5xrm7 before adding MATH 121 to your list of course preferences.
If you would like to self-place yourself into Calculus II (MATH 0122) or Linear Algebra (MATH 0200), no pre-approval is required. You can self-assess that you have some calculus experience from high school (using the above Calculus Placement Survey as a guide) and add MATH 0122 or MATH 0200 to your list of course preferences.
We do our best to place students in the course that will be best for them, and that will be best for their classmates. This means we do not permit students to enroll in a course below the level described by the placement process.
If you are not sure how the placement chart applies to you, or if you think you would do best in a course different from the one indicated by the placement process, there will also be opportunities for you to speak with math faculty before registration(see the contact window below). This will allow you to consult personally with someone who can help you interpret the information on the website above.
Exam components:
None
Contact Window:
Mathematics faculty will hold a drop-in session via Zoom for students wishing to discuss placements and/or ask questions. These sessions will take place:
June 11 4pm-6pm ET
June 14 10am - 1pm ET
You can sign up for an appointment here: https://calendly.com/rose-morris-wright/math-placement-interviews
Once you have an appointment, you will be sent a Zoom link.
Before your meeting, you should attempt the Calculus Placement Survey and be prepared to share any notes or solutions you have from your attempt.
Contact with questions:
Professor Emily Malcolm-White at mathplacement@middlebury.edu