Math Placement Practice Test

Math Placement Exam Overview

Math placement exams are primarily used by colleges and universities to determine which math course you should be placed in.

Topics Tested:

• Fractions
• Decimals
• Percents and Proportions
• Geometry
• Word Problems
• Sets of Numbers, Signed Numbers, and Operations
• Linear Equations and Inequalities
• Lines and Graphing
• Relations and Functions
• Radicals and Rational Exponents
• Exponentials and Logarithms
• Trigonometry

Length and Format:

The length and format of your specific math placement test will depend on your college or university. The following items can vary from school to school:

• Number of Questions
• Time Limits
• Calculator or No Calculator
• Adaptive or Non-Adaptive

It will be important to check with your specific school to get a better idea of what to expect from a formatting standpoint.

With that in mind, the topics tested will be the same for almost all math placement exams.

Practice for the Math Placement Exam with the Right Tools

1. Simulated Exams

One of the best ways to prepare for the real thing is by using simulated exams. Our exams are built using the same types of questions you will see on the actual exam.

Our team has developed questions that mimic the exact topics that you will be tested on. Our detailed answer explanations will help you learn how to solve each question as well.

2. Concise Study Guides / Cheat Sheets

We hate wasting time, and so should you. Our study guides / cheat sheets review only the most important concepts you need to know.

We touch on the most important concepts in an easy-to-understand way. We use examples to help you learn each concept and keep them short and sweet.

3. Question Banks

If you want to practice in a stress-free environment, then our question banks are perfect for you. Our question banks allow you to answer a question and immediately see the answer and explanation right after.

You can really take your time when using our question banks to learn key concepts that will be tested on your math placement exam. You can also start and stop as you please when using the question banks.

4. Detailed Answer Explanations

You will find that all of the 600+ practice questions in our math placement test prep course include detailed answer explanations. Each explanation will walk you through the steps to solve the problem.

Use these explanations to learn important concepts or a more efficient way to solve a specific type of problem.

Tips and Tricks for Math Placement Practice

Studying for the math placement exam can feel overwhelming. Use these tips and tricks to help you prepare:

• See Where You Stand: Take our free college math placement test above and see where you stand. You may be all ready and good to go for the real exam.
• Find Problem Areas: We recommend finding problem areas so you can focus on those areas when you are studying. For example, if you struggle with linear equations, you should start your studies there.
• Practice, Practice, Practice: When it comes to math, you can never have too much practice. As you continue to do problems, you will find it easier to solve different types of math problems. Make sure you pay attention to the answer explanations when solving problems to help you better understand.

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