Math Placement

This is a 90-minute, computer-adaptive exam provided by the Office of Academic Testing.

The test has 20 questions that focus on a range of topics, including equations and functions, including linear, quadratic, rational, radical, polynomial, and exponential. The following knowledge and skill categories are assessed:

• Linear equations
• Linear applications
• Factoring
• Quadratics
• Functions
• Radical and rational equations
• Polynomial equations
• Exponential and logarithmic equations
• Geometry concepts
• Trigonometry

 

It is the responsibility of the student to schedule a test appointment with the Office of Academic Testing. The $15 math placement test fee must be paid online prior to test date.

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The student is not permitted the use of any electronic devices (ex. cell phones) or testing aids (ex. calculators). The student may have a single piece of scratch paper. The exam must be completed without breaks.

237-249 (25^th percentile): No Recommendation

250-262 (50^th percentile): 

263-275 (75^th percentile):

276-300 (90^th percentile):

MATH 2413 – Calculus I

Students should be aware that they are only permitted to take the placement test once. Appeals to the retest policy will be made to the Math Department Chair. The appeal should explain why they believe a second attempt would improve their initial placement recommendation.

Review sample questions here.

ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App

Please contact the Office of Academic Testing at (361) 825-2334 for more information. 

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Other test information can be found here.