Math Readiness Package & UT Math Assessment (UTMA)
What if I did not place into calculus?
What if I need to retake the UTMA?
Second attempts for the UTMA will be available for students starting July 1st.
What can I do to prepare for my retake?
Please reflect on the following questions:
Q. What did I do to prepare for the UTMA? A. Please spend more time in the Quest Modules to practice.
Q. How did my preparation help me? A. Practice mastering the content for this assessment.
Q. What is my plan moving forward? A. Please be totally prepared for your final attempt.
What if I have worked all of the Quest modules?
Our design team is building additional practice questions and adding resources to help you learn and improve on any topics that you may need to work on.
This additional information will be available to help you follow the recommended 10-40 hours of Quest module practice and will become available on July 1st.
Remember, the UT math assessment simply determines which calculus placement.
We want all of our Longhorns to earn passing grades in fall course work, so please take this time to reflect and prepare while we build more resources for you in the Math Readiness Package.
The Math Readiness Package is designed to assess a student’s preparation for calculus.
The Math Readiness Package is a one-time $50 purchase.
This online resource ensures that you take the courses that align with your knowledge and will give you the best opportunity for success.
The UT Math Assessment (UTMA) is proctored online and this exam takes one hour.
UT offers this math assessment as an effective way for the University to ensure each student is placed into courses that best fit their needs and abilities.
Students in the following areas are required to take the UT Math Assessment:
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College of Natural Sciences. CNS students are not exempt as we use the UTMA for advising for other math and science courses including Chemistry and Physics. All CNS students are required to purchase the Math Readiness Package and take the UT Math Assessment by June 9th, regardless of possible transferred credits.
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If you are in another college, please scroll below for college specific information.
Math Readiness Package
Instant online access to the Math Readiness Package and the proctored UT Math Assessment.
You can purchase the $50 Math Readiness Package by clicking here. Please follow the "Click to Download" link in your electronic receipt to be taken to the Quest warm-up assessment.
Included in the package are Quest Learning Modules, the required UTMA warmup assessment, testing directions for the UTMA, the link to the Examity website for online proctoring, and access for one semester for the package’s content. You will also have access to revisit modules where improvement is possible to continue to hone your calculus skills.
Please plan to spend a significant amount of time practicing in the Quest Learning Modules before your assessment to fully prepare for the best outcome. Your professors may refer to these modules during your calculus class.
Quest Warm-up Assessment
You must complete the Quest warm-up assessment prior to taking the UT Math Assessment.
Continuing students who would like to refresh or improve their math skills are strongly encouraged to prepare for the UTMA by completing the Math Readiness Package including the online Quest warm-up assessment and learning modules.
June 9th Assessment Deadline
All incoming College of Natural Sciences students and other students intending to take calculus in the Fall 2019 semester are required to take the INITIAL UT Math Assessment by June 9th, 2019.
If you did not earn a score to place you into calculus:
Please wait to retake your second UTMA attempt until you have spent significant time in the Quest modules. We recommend at least 40 hours working in the modules before a retake.
All UTMA re-takes are due by Monday, August 26th @ 11:59 pm. Please note that UTMA re-takes are not available during orientation. You are required to complete this assessment independently unless you have been approved in advance. Please email: readiness@cns.utexas.edu for assistance if you cannot complete the UTMA.
Students In Another College
I’m not a College of Natural Science student. Do I need to take the UT Math Assessment?
Cockrell School of Engineering: Yes, if you scored between a 620-669 on the SAT Quantitative.
Jackson School of Geosciences: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.
McCombs School of Business: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.
Liberal Arts majors in Economics and majors in BS Psychology: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.
Undergraduate Studies majors planning to transfer into any colleges/majors listed above: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.
Students who intend to pursue health sciences or any other degree that may require Calculus: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.
Please scroll below to to review UTMA exemptions for Non-CNS students.
If you have questions, please email us at: readiness@cns.utexas.edu
Online Proctored UT Math Assessment
The Math Readiness Package includes all of the information that you will need to prepare for calculus at UT Austin.
All College of Natural Sciences students are required to purchase the Math Readiness Package. CNS students are not exempt as we use the UTMA for advising for other math and science courses including Chemistry and Physics.
The assessment will take one hour to complete and you will receive your results immediately.
Students are limited to two UTMA attempts in the summer and two UTMA attempts per long semester, so please take this assessment seriously.
Exemptions
Non-CNS students (except Cockrell School of Engineering) are exempt if they:
- Have AP or IB test scores sufficient to claim credit for first semester calculus.
- Scored 30 or higher on the ACT Math, or 670 or higher on the SAT Quantitative within the past year*.
- Have credit for M 305G (Preparation for Calculus) with a B- or higher.
Please work in the Math Readiness Package modules to make sure that you are ready for the rigor of The University of Texas at Austin’s calculus courses.
*May 1, 2018 until present (Applies to both ACT and SAT scores.)
International exchange students are exempt from the required UT Math Assessment.
Examity Online Proctoring and Resources
CREATE YOUR EXAMITY ACCOUNT AFTER YOU PURCHASE YOUR MATH READINESS PACKAGE.
Our online proctoring partner, Examity, has several resources on their website that can make understanding the assessment process easy.
The basic technology requirements are:
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser
You will be prompted to test your computer for capability, have access to practice exams, and to the rules that apply for UTMA.
Examity offers live chat, email, and phone support options for students.
When creating your Examity account, please be certain to select the Central Standard Time Zone.
Please see the examity guidebook for detailed instructions:
UT Math Assessment Accommodations
If you have approved accommodations from UT Services for students with disabilities office, your Utma will occur in person during orientation.
Students needing accommodations for the UT Math Assessment will need to provide documentation and complete the required “Request for Math Accommodations” PDF form through the UT Services for Students with Disabilities Office.
With approved accommodations, students will receive additional information regarding the next steps for their UT Math Assessment.
Academic Integrity
Please use academic integrity for the UT Math Assessment.
A fundamental principle for any educational institution, academic integrity is highly valued and seriously regarded at The University of Texas at Austin.
More specifically, you and other students are expected to maintain absolute integrity and a high standard of individual honor in scholastic work undertaken at the University.
This is a very basic expectation that is further reinforced by the University's Honor Code.
