Calculus Readiness Exam (CRE)
Welcome to your mathematical experience at SCU!
No matter where you come from or what background you bring, we want you to thrive in your mathematics courses. Your success is important to us and we want to help you start in the right class.
What is the Calculus Readiness Exam (CRE)?
Our Calculus Readiness Exam (CRE) uses ALEKS, a scientifically validated assessment tool. Based on your answers during your session, ALEKS steers the conversation to find your strengths and weaknesses and gives an accurate picture of where you are in your mathematical journey.
If you are required to take the CRE, your first session with ALEKS determines your ALEKS score, and that session must be completed by June 15 (soft deadline). If you miss that soft deadline, you can still take the CRE but need to complete it before your registration.
- Who Should Take the CRE?
- Learning Mathematics: Generalities
- Before Your ALEKS Session
- After Your ALEKS Session
Contact the CRE Directors with any further questions about the CRE or ALEKS.
Math Advance Program
Students who take the CRE by June 15 will be considered for the Math Advance program. Math Advance is a free 3-week online program offered this August, designed to help students get off to a strong start in their university math sequence and to connect with experienced SCU math students before the school year begins.
There are two sections of Math Advance. Math Advance Calculus is designed for students who are just short of the cutoff for being eligible to take calculus in the fall and will help bring those students over the threshold. Math Advance Precalculus is designed for students who will be taking Precalculus in the fall but could benefit from some extra practice and instruction in skills and concepts from high school math.
More details can be found on the Math Advance web page.