Math Placement Information

Welcome to the Math Placement page! Here is a short video of Dr. Jeff Phillips explaining exactly how to take our math placement exam, the first step in excelling in your math classes at Hanover College.

Important details

  • No calculator: Use paper and pencil to work through each problem.
  • Exam length: 90 minutes
  • Need extra time? We can make accommodations. Email us at mathplacement@hanover.edu before you start.
  • IMPORTANT: The first "question" is instructions for using the system. PAY ATTENTION.
  • Login: Use your Hanover email without the @hanover.edu part. Use your Hanover password. 
    • Alternative password: Your 6-digit Hanover ID on your ID card.
  • Questions? Email mathplacement@hanover.edu.
  • You can reattempt!  Technical problems? Think you can do better? Start a new attempt. Only highest score counts.
  • Don't guess! If you don't know an answer, skip the question. The goal of the test is to place you in a math course appropriate for your level.

Start the exam:  https://webwork.hanover.edu/webwork2/MathPlacement