Taking the Calculus Proficiency Exam

Please read the following important information before proceeding to take the Calculus Proficiency Exam:

• The Kalamazoo College Calculus Proficiency Exam is an online multiple choice exam administered by ilrn.com operated by WadsworthGroup/Thomson Learning. If you encounter any computer problems while creating your ilrn.com account or while taking the exam, please contact the ilrn.com toll-free student support line: 1-800-423-0563 (choose option 2).
• Use of calculators is not permitted on the placement exam.
• In case of possible technical problems while taking the exam, we have not imposed a time limit on the exam. You should, however, expect to complete the exam in about one hour. The exam must be completed entirely in a single session.
• Once you reach the ilrn.com website, you will need to complete the First Time User Registration before beginning the exam. Please note the following important information:
  •  If you encounter problems accessing the website, click here to check the ilrn.com system requirements or use the the ilrn.com toll-free student support line: 1-800-423-0563 (choose option 2).
  •  Be sure that you identify your school correctly as “Kalamazoo College.”
  •  In the box requesting “Course Key”, enter the following code exactly as it appears below:
                E-4PC66YWZ6SR9P
  •  Be sure that the e-mail address you provide is correct. It will be needed to complete activation of your account.
  • When you are asked for identifying information, be sure to correctly enter your first and last name, as well as your Kalamazoo College Student ID number. This will be used to match your placement score with your online course registration information.
•  When you are ready to take the placement exam, log in to ilrn.com and click on the "Assignments/Tests" tab, then click on the “TAKE” button in the assignment row corresponding to the Calculus Proficiency Exam.