UC Davis Math Readiness Assessment - General Instructions

Math Readiness Assessment FAQ

These are the basic instructions provided before each test. A link to the math readiness assessment is listed after the instructions.

Honorlock Information and Instructions

As you prepare to take your Math Readiness Assessment which will help ensure that you are placed in the right math class and hence optimize your chances for success in your UC Davis math classes, please note the following about your upcoming test. Your test will be proctored via Honorlock. How does that work? Honorlock is AI assisted software that monitors and records both your video and your computer activity as you are taking the test. It also detects nearby electronic devices and other materials that should not be there. If the software thinks it detects something that should not be happening, a live proctor will come into your exam session to evaluate the situation and, in some cases, ask you to remove some objects from your vicinity, or adjust your video. If the software detects nothing, your test session will be interruption free and no one will need to review the recording of your session at all. However, if Honorlock flags your session with one or more violations, UC Davis math department staff will review your session video and determine whether you will be required to retake the test in person or not.

Note that you need to have a computer with a camera in order to take this test. The camera should be movable in order to show the whole room to a proctor, including your work surface. If you do not have access to such a computer, or a good wifi connection, you can schedule your MRA with studentservices@math.ucdavis.edu who will provide you with a computer for the assessment.

Here are some basic tips for making sure your test goes smoothly and no violations are cited for your session:

1. Before beginning your test, make sure you have a valid photo ID. The ID should *not* be a photo on your phone, it should be an actual physical ID. High School ID, Passport, Driver's License, etc. will do.
2. Make sure no one else is in the room with you. Use the restroom before you begin.
3. If possible, set yourself up at a desk or table with no other computers on it. Make sure the area is well lit. If possible do not take this exam while in bed or on a couch. Do not wear a hat or other items of clothing that obstruct your face in any way.
4. Power off your phone, tablet, smartwatch, etc and put it far away, preferably in a different room. Having your phone close by is a sure way to get a proctor to come in and visit you. There is absolutely no reason your phone should be anywhere near you during your exam.
5. Close all applications on your computer except for the browser in which you are taking the exam. This includes the calculator app, spotify, mail app, etc. Having other applications open is another sure way to get a proctor to come in.
6. You are allowed some loose scratch paper for this exam, but no notebooks, calculators, headphones or other objects. Remove all books, notebooks, calculators from your testing area and put them far away.
7. Make sure your full face is visible as you are taking the exam. If you angle your camera in such a way that only the top of your head is visible as you lean forward to write on scratch paper, it is very possible you will be interrupted by a proctor.
8. Follow all instructions by the proctor if you interact with one. If you are asked to do a room scan, make sure to slowly move your camera around to show your room, including the surface you are writing on.
9. You will need to download and install the Google Chrome Browser to use Honorlock to assess the Math Readiness Assessment. You can download it here: https://www.google.com/chrome/
10. You can preload the Honorlock software by going to https://prep.honorlock.com/
11. When asked for the "set-level proctor password", this is entered by the Honorlock Verification System. When you get to the set-level proctor password, you will need to click on the 'I have found my assessment' button in the lower left of your screen.
    
    

Honorlock Workflow

• Read the instructions at https://placement.math.ucdavis.edu/instructions/
• Click on the link for your college at the bottom
• Enter your UCD email address to request the test link
• Check your email for the link and open it
• You will be directed to Honorlock to go through the verification process
• Honorlock will direct you to the MRA for your college at a URL starting with https://placement.math.ucdavis.edu/
• You will be prompted for a Username/Password. Use the first part of your UCD email as the Username and your Student ID number as the password.
• You will click on 'Take MRA test'
• You will be prompted for a set-level proctor password. You will need to click on the 'I have found my assessment' button. Here is a screenshot link: https://placement.math.ucdavis.edu/help/set-level-proctor.png
• You will then be directed to your MRA and see the questions appear.
• When you are done, you will click on 'Grade Test'. You will be prompted to log in again to confirm your submission. Use the first part of your UCD email as the Username and your Student ID number as the password.

Assessment Instructions

Carefully read the following instructions. You may wish to print them out before starting .

1. This math readiness assessment is designed to assess your mathematical preparedness for subsequent courses. The results will be used for advising purposes and will not be part of your permanent record.
   
   
2. You were assigned a username and password specifically for this math readiness assessment; enter these whenever you are asked for a username/password. These are NOT the same as your UCD username/password.
   
   
3. You will need scratch paper and a pen or pencil to work the problems on the math readiness assessment. Obtain them before you begin.
   
   
4. Calculators are not needed and may not be used on this math readiness assessment. You may not use books, the Internet, or other materials, or consult with anyone while taking this math readiness assessment. Using calculators or other materials will make it harder to complete the math readiness assessment on time, and may result in your being advised to take a class inappropriate for you.
   
   
5. You will have 90 minutes to complete the math readiness assessment. Once you begin, a timer will appear in the corner of your screen. The timer will not stop for any reason.
   
   
6. If you do not submit your math readiness assessment within the time limit, your math readiness assessment will not be graded. No score will be given. This will also count as an math readiness assessment attempt and you will not be allowed to take the math readiness assessment again during the testing session.
   
   
7. This math readiness assessment contains 60 problems over ten pages; you may work on problems in any order you like.
   
   
8. Use the 'Jump to Page' links at the top and bottom of each math readiness assessment page to move between pages.
   
   
9. If you find certain questions very time-consuming, leave them temporarily. Come back to them after you have gone through the entire math readiness assessment if you have time.
   
   
10. In scoring the math readiness assessment, only correct answers will be counted. If you have no idea which of the answers to a given question is the correct one, you should leave the question blank. If you happen to guess correct answers to questions that you do not understand, you may be advised to take a course for which you are not adequately prepared.
    
    
11. If your web browser crashes, immediately reopen the test. It will let you continue working where you left off until the timer counts down to zero. However, the timer will keep counting down even if your computer is not on.
    
    
12. When you are finished with the math readiness assessment, click the "Grade Test" button. Do NOT click this button until you are finished or time is up. If you accidentally click this button, simply click the back button on your browser. You will NOT be able to submit your test for grading after time expires. Be sure to click the "Grade Test" button before the timer ends.
    
    
13. After clicking "Grade Test", you will be prompted to log in once more to verify your submission. Enter the same username and password you used to start the math readiness assessment and then click 'Continue'.
    
    
14. After you submit your test for grading, please wait as your test is scored. If you see a green bar and are told that your score was recorded, then you are done. If you do NOT see this, email placementhelp@math.ucdavis.edu .

Additional information about the math readiness assessment, math readiness assessment dates, and math readiness assessment registration can be found at the
Math Readiness Assessment Information Page.

Incoming Freshmen for Fall 2025

Freshmen sessions are now closed. Your next opportunity will be during the Fall Quarter Sessions. For more information, please refer to: https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/undergrad/math_readiness

Summer Session II 2025