Math 21 Advanced Placement Exam (1st semester AY 2023-24)

16 June 2023

Who may take the exam?

The Math 21 Advanced Placement Exam (APE) may be taken by incoming freshman students admitted to degree programs that require Math 21 who have taken Basic Calculus in STEM or equivalent strand of K-12 or passed the Math 20 Validation Exam.

What are the requirements for application?

Completely filled out application form (download the form from this link)
UP Admission Notice
Certified true copy of High School Transcript of Records
Certification that the student has taken Basic Calculus in SHS or Certification of passing the Math 20 Validation Exam
Two (2) recent 2×2 ID photos
Valid photo identification card with signature

How to apply?

Express your intent to take the examination by answering the Google form here. Submit filled out application form with recent 2×2 ID photos and other requirements (enumerated above) to the Office of the Secretary of the College of Science (face-to-face only, no online option).

Deadline of application: 11 July 2023 (Tuesday)

When and where will the exam be administered?

The exam will be administered face-to-face on 14 July 2023 (Friday), 1:00-3:00 PM, at the Institute of Mathematics building. Room assignments will be posted at the entrance of the building.

What to bring for the exam?

Examination permit issued by the College Secretary
Valid photo identification card with signature
Non-erasable black or blue pen

What is the coverage of the exam?

The exam covers limits and continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions (exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, hyperbolic, and their inverses), applications of derivatives, antiderivatives and definite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applications of the definite integral. Refer to the contents of the Math 21 syllabus here.

For more information, contact:

Ms. Janeth Mabaquiao
Office of the Secretary
College of Science
Tel. No. 89818500 loc. 3816

Ms. Guey Ruiz
Institute of Mathematics
Tel. Nos.
89818500 loc. 3861
89201009