LSU Department of Mathematics
Placement Exam Information for Calculus

The placement exam for first semester calculus (Math 1550) consists of 20 multiple choice questions taken from the following topics. Sample problems for each topic are available by accessing the links. Calculators and formula sheets are not allowed when taking this exam.

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Main Topics

Limits

Differentiation

Applications of Derivatives

Integration

 

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Department of Mathematics, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA 70803.