Take Your Math Placement Exam Online

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Please read! All incoming new students are required to take the math placement exam EXCEPT if:

You are pursuing any of the following majors: BSDO
You have already earned credit for a math course (not statistics) by way of:
- AP
- IB
- or college credit
- Email advising@nyit.edu if you would like to confirm that you have earned the appropriate credit for math.

*Note: if you are currently taking an AP course or college-level course, you should still take this placement exam and your AP scores or college credit, once received, will override your placement, if higher.

Technical Requirements

Review the Internet browser and computer requirements

When to Take the Exam

You may take the exam at any time. We recommend that you review the study section below first to make sure you are prepared. If you need assistance or have questions about the exam, we are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 516.686.7575 or advising@nyit.edu

Studying for the Exam

Although placement exams are not pass or fail, it is important for you to be prepared. We recommend reviewing the following topics before taking the exams:

Precalculus: arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra
Calculus: functions, limits, domains, logarithms, and trigonometry

The following resources offer free, easy-to-follow online videos that will help you in your review:

The following are sample practice problems, similar to the type of questions you will find on the placement exam:

Test Instructions

Your performance on the New York Tech math placement exam will determine the math class into which you will be placed based on your major. A few things to keep in mind:

The pre-calculus exam is 40 questions. You will see the questions one at a time.
This is a timed exam. You will have two hours to complete this exam. You must take this exam in one sitting.
You may use any external calculator, except for NSpire.
If you score a 35 or better on the pre-calculus placement test, you will be directed to a short questionnaire to determine if you are eligible to take the Calculus Placement exam. In order to place into a Calculus course, you must have taken pre-calculus in high school as well as receive a minimum score on the calculus placement exam.
- The calculus exam, should you qualify to take it, is 30 questions. You will be given an additional two hours to complete this exam. Please note that this is not a calculus exam. It's a test to determine if you can place into a Calculus I course at New York Tech.

How to Get Started with Your Math Placement Exam

Have your computer ready with the login page for: Math Placement Exam on Canvas.
- Please note: You will not be able to access the Math Placement Exam until you have made your deposit payment.
Log in using your New York Tech username and password.
- Don't know your login credentials? Reset your password here.
Read the Announcements on the Canvas home page for further instructions.

After Taking the Exam(s)

Check your admissions portal to see if you are required to take an English or Writing Placement Exam
If you haven't done so, submit your immunization records

MAKE AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT

Advising appointments for Fall 2024 registration will be available soon. Instructions to schedule an appointment will be sent to your New York Tech email account.

Questions or Problems

Please email advising@nyit.edu or call 516.686.7575.