Math and Statistics Placement

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Students will receive placements into each of three separate math placement categories:

You can view your placement results in your eServices account. The math course(s) you choose will depend on your major (or pathway) and which level you are placed into. We recommend you meet with a counselor to pick the correct courses.

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Your **STEM placement** will be one of the following:
STEM Placement Level	Courses to Take	Notes
STEM 5	One of the following: MATH 400 MATH 355 MATH 400 + MATHS 60 MATH 355 + MATHS 79	The measure used to determine placement: you passed Integrated Math 4, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, or the equivalent, with a "C-" or better. If the information you submitted on your application differs from your transcript, you may want to submit your final transcript information to receive your correct placement. See placement re-evaluation to learn more. If you want to brush up on prior skills, we recommend you take Calculus with support.
STEM 3	One of the following: MATH 375 MATH 384 + MATHS 83 MATH 400 + MATHS 60 MATH 355 + MATHS 79	The measure used to determine placement: you passed Integrated Math 3, Intermediate Algebra, or the equivalent with a "C-" or better. If the information you submitted on your application differs from your transcript, you may want to submit your final transcript information to receive your correct placement. See placement re-evaluation to learn more. If you want to take a preparatory course before Calculus, there are two options for you: MATH 375 – Pre-Calculus (6 units) is recommended for students who have strong Intermediate Algebra skills. MATH 384 + MATHS 84 – Foundations for Calculus with its support course (6 units total) is recommended for students who are not as comfortable with Intermediate Algebra.
STEM 1	One of the following: MATH 372 + MATHS 72 MATH 373 + MATHS 73 MATH 375 MATH 384 + MATHS 84 MATH 400 + MATHS 60 MATH 355 + MATHS 79	The measure used to determine placement: you did not complete Integrated Math 3, Intermediate Algebra, or the equivalent with a "C-" or better. If the information you submitted on your application differs from your transcript, you may want to submit your final transcript information to receive your correct placement. See placement re-evaluation to learn more. We recommend you take MATH 372 + MATHS 72 (College Algebra and its support course), then MATH 373 + MATHS 73 (Trigonometry and its support course), and then Calculus.

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BusMath – Business Math

Your **BusMath placement** will be one of the following:
BusMath Placement Level	Courses to Take	Notes
BusMath 2	MATH 341	The measure used to determine placement: you passed Integrated Math 3, Intermediate Algebra, or the equivalent, with a "C-" or better. CRC offers embedded support in MATH 341.
BusMath 1	MATH 341	The measure used to determine placement: you did not complete Integrated Math 3, Intermediate Algebra, or the equivalent. CRC offers embedded support in MATH 341.

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SLAM – Statistics and Liberal Arts Math

Your **SLAM placement** will be one of the following.
SLAM Placement Level	Courses to Take	Notes
SLAM 2	One of the following: MATH 300 MATH 310 MATH 333 MATH 333 + MATHS 33 STAT C1000E	The measure used to determine placement: either your high school GPA was 3.0 or higher, or your high school GPA was 2.3 or higher and you passed Pre-Calculus or higher with a "C-" or better. STAT C1000E used to be called STAT 300. CRC offers embedded support in MATH 300 and STAT C1000E.
SLAM 1	One of the following: MATH 300 MATH 310 MATH 333 + MATHS 33 STAT C1000E	The measure used to determine placement: your high school GPA was lower than 3.0. STAT C1000E used to be called STAT 300. CRC offers embedded support in MATH 300 and STAT C1000E.

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Placement Options Across Los Rios Colleges

The Los Rios Community College District is comprised of four colleges. Each college has developed options to fit the California AB 1705 placement guidance. These options are not identical; you are advised to check your placement level at each college.

Check your placement in eServices or compare placement levels across colleges:

These placements adhere to California AB 1705 guidance and use the following information reported in your Los Rios Community College District application:

High school coursework
Grade point average (GPA)

Need to Update Your Placement?

If you completed a high school math course after applying to CRC, you may be eligible for a placement reevaluation. Submitting your final transcript could improve your placement. See placement re-evaluation to learn more.

If you have taken the AP Calculus exam or AP Statistics exam, EAP or CAASPP exam, email a completed Math Clearance/Challenge Form and a copy of your exam scores to admissions@crc.losrios.edu. Be sure to indicate the CRC course on the Math Clearance/Challenge Form you wish to clear the prerequisite for.

Math Placement

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

STEM Placement Levels

Pathways/Majors That Use STEM

BusMath – Business Math

BusMath Placement Levels

SLAM – Statistics and Liberal Arts Math

SLAM Placement Levels

Pathways/Majors That Use SLAM

Placement Options Across Los Rios Colleges

Need to Update Your Placement?

FAQ

What if it has been a long time since I took a math class in high school?

What if my high school or college transcript is from a foreign country?

What if I placed in STEM 5 but I don’t feel ready to take Calculus?

If I took Calculus and didn’t pass it and I now want to take a preparatory course, which course can I take?

Are there any resources to help me review topics needed to be successful in the course shown on my placement?