Math Placement Test

The Mathematics Placement Test (MPT) is given to aid students in proper course selection. The exam, which consists of 25 multiple choice questions, covers basic concepts from high school pre-algebra and algebra I. There is a 45-minute time limit for the test.

The test is designed for students who have not studied for it; hence, the low passing score. If you study for the test, all predictive value is lost. You may pass the test but be unprepared for the course you select.

The MPT is given Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 3:30pm in the Department of Mathematics, room 478 Pickard Hall (the last test begins at 3:30pm).

Required Placement Score for MATH 1302, 1303, 1308, 1315: 11 out of 25

If you do not score 11 or above you have the following options:

• Enroll in Math 0301 or Math 0302. Math 0301 and Math 0302 are remedial courses starting with the arithmetic of fractions and proceeding through concepts covered in high school algebra II.
• Study on your own and retake the test the following semester. Keep in mind that you are learning background material for a college class, not just trying to pass the placement test

NOTE: The only students who are required to enroll in remediation are those who fail the math portion of TASP. Transfer students who have earned a grade of C or better in college algebra (not intermediate algebra), trigonometry, business algebra, or a higher level math course at another institution can take a copy of their transcript to 241 Davis Hall or 478 Pickard Hall and be cleared from the placement test.

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