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The use of a calculator is neither required nor permitted on the MPT.

You must present a photo ID when you write the MPT. A Memorial University student ID or valid driver's license is acceptable. Online students registered in MATH 1MPT-081 must present both a MUN student ID and a piece of government issued photo ID.

The MPT may be written only once¹.

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To determine if you need an MPT score, check the Course Criteria chart: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/fyi/charts/math-criteria.php.

To register for any of MATH 1000, 1005, 1006, 1050, 1051, 1090, or STAT 2500, a Math Placement Test score is usually required.  There are three ways to register for the Math Placement Test:

1. Use the online form linked on this page to register for an Early MPT, separate from MUN course registration.  This option allows students to determine their MPT score early and avoid uncertainty regarding which courses they will be eligible to take in the upcoming Fall term.
   
   
2. Register for MATH 1MPT on self-service during course registration to write the MPT at the start of a term.
   
   
3. Schools in Newfoundland and Labrador with students who are more than 150km from any of the Early MPT sites may request to administer the MPT in their location.  School administrators should contact Tara Stuckless in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics by the end of May to arrange for students to take the Math Placement Test in June.

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Early MPT (End of May to Early July)

Students in Newfoundland and Labrador may write the early MPT at one of the locations indicated in the table below.  Use the registration link below the table to sign up for one of these offerings of the MPT.

St. John's MPT Sessions:

Location	Date and time	Room
MUN, St. John's Campus	May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, and June 24 at 10am-12pm.	SN 2109 (may park in lot 15B on these Saturday mornings)
MUN, St. John's Campus	June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28 and August 4 at 9am-11am, and 12pm-2pm.	SN 2109

MPT Sessions at Other Locations:

Location	Date/Time	Room
Bay d'Espoir Academy, St. Alban's, NL	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Ms. Willcott.
Burgeo Academy, Burgeo	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Mr. Hare.
CNA Bonavista Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm	Go to main entrance.
CNA Burin Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Go to main entrance.
CNA Carbonear Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Go to main entrance.
CNA Clarenville Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Go to main entrance.
CNA Grand Falls - Windsor Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	308 & 309
CNA Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus	Saturday June 10, 9am-11am.	Go to main entrance.
CNA Labrador West Campus	Saturday June 10, 3pm-5pm.	Room 109.
CNA Placentia Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm	Classroom 11.
CNA Port aux Basques Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Go to main entrance.
CNA St. Anthony Campus	CANCELLED - moved to White Hills
Copper Ridge Academy, Baie Verte	Monday June 12, 2023	Check with Mr. White.
Dorset Collegiate, Pilley's Island	Thursday, June 1, 2023	Check with Ms. Ives.
Eric G Lambert School	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Ms. Campbell.
Fitzgerald Academy, English Harbour West	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Ms. Baker.
Fogo Island Central Academy, Fogo Island	June 19th, 2023, 9:00am-11:00am.	Room 101 at FICA.
Gander Collegiate, Gander	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Check with Mr. Snook.
J.M. Olds Collegiate, Twillingate	Tuesday, June 20, 2023, time set by teacher.	Check with Mr. Watkins.
Jane Collins Academy, Hare Bay	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Check with Ms. Keats.
King Academy, Harbour Breton	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Ms. Delaney.
Labrador Straits Academy, L'Anse au Loup	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Mr. Billard.
Lakewood Academy, Glenwood	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Ms. Thomas' classroom.
Lewisporte Intermediate, Lewisporte	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Go to main entrance.
Memorial, Grenfell Campus	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	LC 301 (Library and Computing Building)
Pearson Academy, Wesleyville	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Ms. N. Burry.
Smallwood Academy, Gambo	Date and time determined by teacher.	Check with Ms. Barrow.
White Hills Academy, St. Anthony	Saturday June 10, 10am-12pm.	Check with Ms. Burden.

AT THIS TIME REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR SITES OTHER THAN MUN, St. John's Campus.  You may use this form to register for one of the MPT sessions in St. John's in June and July.  Register at least 5 business days before the selected MPT date.  

TO CANCEL OR CHANGE AN MPT REGISTRATION IN ST. JOHN'S:  Use the link below to register for the new date/time (you must register at least 5 business days before the test).  If your desired date/time is not listed in the registration form it means that session is full.  To cancel a registration,  email dlherman@mun.ca.  Include your name, the date of the MPT you want to cancel, your registration email address, and use the subject "please cancel MPT registration". 

Questions regarding bookings at sites other than St. John's should be directed to Tara Stuckless, tstuckless@mun.ca.

Start-of-Term MPT

The MPT is administered the day before classes start in the Fall term, and on the evening of the first day of classes of the Winter and Spring terms.

To register for the start-of-term MPT, add MATH 1MPT when you register for courses that term.  Registration in MATH 1MPT will allow you to register for courses that require a certain MPT score while you await your MPT result.  If you write the MPT at the start of a term your result is emailed to you the following day. 

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FAQ

1. What is the MPT?
2. Who should write the MPT?
3. When is the MPT offered?
4. Can I re-take the MPT?
5. How do I register for the MPT?
6. I registered for the MPT but I can't see the date or time!
7. Can I register for my math course before I write the MPT?
8. What score do I need to get on the MPT?
9. What material does the MPT test?
10. Can you provide me with study materials?
11. What materials should I bring to when I write the MPT?
12. What if I fail my MPT?
13. How will I get my MPT result?

 

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The use of a calculator is neither required nor permitted on the MPT.

You must present a photo ID when you write the MPT. A Memorial University student ID or valid driver's license is acceptable. Online students registered in MATH 1MPT-081 must present both a MUN student ID and a piece of government issued photo ID.

The MPT may be written only once¹.

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Who should take the MPT? (For Fall 2023 Registration)

Anyone wanting to take an entry level MATH or STAT course should take the Math Placement Test.  Students should review the information in the Course Criteria Chart for specific requirements for registration in Math 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1050, 1051, 1090, or Stat 1510 or 2500.

 

When is the MPT offered?

Starting June 2023, in response to the cancelation of NL public exams in grade 12, the MPT will be administered at various locations between the end of May and the end of July.  Dates for specific locations will be published in the table in the "Early MPT" section of this page.   The MPT is also administered the day before the start of classes in the fall, and on the first day of classes in winter and spring.  Distance students have a two-week window of time in which to take the test prior to the start of classes.  

 

Can I re-take the MPT?

Under usual circumstances, the MPT may be written only once. If a significant amount of time has passed (6 or more years) or you have upgraded your math skills by taking an external course or through other means, you may contact the Program Officer to discuss the possibility of retaking the test.

 

How do I register for the Start-of-Term MPT?

You register for the MPT as you would a regular course, using the course number "MATH 1MPT". You may check the course offerings posted by the Office of the Registrar to see the specific time and place for each section of MATH 1MPT.  Note that MATH 1MPT is listed at the bottom of the list of math courses.  Once you have registered, you can view the course information for MATH 1MPT on your Self-Service to see the date, time, and location of your Math Placement Test.

If you are registered for an online section of a math course (MATH 1000-081*, or MATH 1090-081*), and you will not be taking courses at the St. John's campus in the same semester, you may register for the online MPT: MATH 1MPT-081*. Note that the online MPT may have a single date listed on the self-service system, but once you register you will receive instructions on how to schedule your personal date and time. Students registering for any classes at one of our campuses must write an MPT scheduled to be written at that campus. You must be a genuine distance student to take the distance MPT.
*Online sections are numbered 081, 082, or 083.

If you are a student with a disability who requires an academic accommodation to write the MPT (e.g., large print or extended time), please contact the Glenn Roy Blundon Centre, Office of Student Affairs and Services, to discuss your request.

I registered for MATH 1MPT but I can't see the date or time!

The date and time associated with your particular MATH 1MPT registration is listed in Self-Service.  Look at the course information for MATH 1MPT.

Can I register for my math course before I write my MPT?

Yes, you may.  Once registered for MATH 1MPT, and assuming you have met the minimum mathematics standard for entrance to MUN (grade 12 academic math) the system will allow you to co-register for MATH 1090, MATH 1050, or MATH 1051. If you also have "advanced math" on your record, as assessed by the Office of the Registrar from your high school records, you may register for MATH 1000.  If you can't see your high school records on your Self-Service, and you know they have been submitted to the University, you should contact the Office of the Registrar for assistance.  Students who have not completed the equivalent of a grade 12 academic or advanced math course may not write the MPT and do not meet the minimum requirement to take mathematics courses at Memorial.

 

What score do I need to get on the MPT?

If you need to write the MPT the required scores are as follows:

Course	Required MPT Score
MATH 1000	75%
MATH 1090	55%
MATH 1050	50%
MATH 1051	50%

 

What material does the MPT test?

The following .pdfs explain what you will encounter on your MPT:

• Synopsis and Examples Representative of the Math Placement Test
• Answers for Examples in the Synopsis of the Math Placement Test
• Sample MPT (answer key will not be provided*)

*An answer key is not provided. It is assumed that you have already learned how to answer all the questions on the MPT through your grade 4 - 12 schooling.  The purpose of the MPT isn't to test knowledge, but proficiency.  You need to be proficient in arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry to keep pace with the mathematics demonstrated in your lectures. If you do not know how to check your answers on the sample test, then you should consider upgrading your high school mathematics before taking a university level mathematics course.

 

Can you provide me with study materials?

 The MPT is not a test of knowledge, but of proficiency. It's expected that you have seen all this material before, and understand how to do the exercises.  The MPT evaluates the level of your fluency.   We do not expect students to study a particular text to prepare for this test.  Years of learning mathematics should have prepared you for this. The Mathematics and Statistics Department does not endorse any particular resource for preparation.  We provide a sample test (on this page) and from that you can identify if there are any particular weaknesses you want to work on before you take the test.  The internet is a great source of practice problems.

 

What materials should I bring to when I write the MPT?

Bring a pencil, a back-up pencil, a good eraser, and either your MUN student ID card, or a piece of government issued photo ID.  Calculators are not permitted.  Scrap paper is provided.

 

What if I fail my MPT?

If you do not obtain the required mark for a Math & Stats course, you will be advised to upgrade your math skills at another institution either before or concurrently with your studies at Memorial.  Some suggestions are outlined here: https://www.mun.ca/math/undergraduates/first-year-courses/#upgrading.

 

How will I get my MPT result?

Early MPT results may take 3-4 weeks to process, and are emailed to the address submitted during registration.

Within 24hrs of the writing of a Start-of-Term MPT, your score will be emailed to your @mun.ca address.  If you write with the Blundon Centre please allow 48hrs to receive the email.  If you write the test online, your score is given when you finished the test.