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Sample MATH Tests

MATH Placement

Before taking any MATH class at Skyline College, take the placement test. You cannot pass or fail a placement test. It simply provides information to you and your counselor about your current MATH skills. If you have materials or notes from your last MATH class available, it would be helpful to review them before you take your placement test. There are four different placement tests, and it is important for you to take the right one.

After taking a placement test and completing the College Orientation, make an appointment with a counselor to discuss the results of your placement test and your prior experience in Mathematics. The counselor will help you decide which MATH course is most appropriate for you.

Be sure to take into consideration all of the prerequisites for many courses.

•If you have successfully completed a math class at another American college or university, the Skyline College math placement test is not required. You must, however, bring a copy of your transcripts to your counseling appointment to determine your math course placement level. If you completed the class more than 2 years ago, we strongly suggest that you take the Skyline College Placement Test in mathematics to determine your current skills.

•If you are a recent high school graduate, in addition to taking the Skyline College Placement Test in mathematics, we suggest you bring a copy of your high school transcripts to your counseling appointment.

Here are some guidelines to help you decide which placement test to take.

Test 1: PRE ALGEBRA

This test is designed for students who expect to enroll in Elementary Algebra (MATH 110 or MATH 111). It is intended to measure proficiency in Basic Arithmetic and Pre algebra computations. If you have never had an Algebra class or if you have had one year of high school Algebra, but it has been more than two years since your last MATH class then take Test 1.

Test 2: ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA

This test is designed for students who expect to enroll in Geometry (MATH 115) or Intermediate Algebra (MATH 120 or MATH 122), or who need to demonstrate proficiency in Elementary Algebra. If you have one year of high school Algebra or if you have had two years of Algebra but it has been more than two years since your last MATH class then take Test 2.

Test 3: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

This test is designed for students who intend to enroll in Trigonometry (MATH 130), Statistics (MATH 200), Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 201), Precalculus (MATH 222), or any class that has an Intermediate Algebra prerequisite. It is intended to measure proficiency in Intermediate Algebra. If you have two years of high school Algebra or if you have had three years of Algebra but it has been more than two years since your last MATH class then take Test 3.

Test 4: PRECALCULUS

This test is designed for students who intend to enroll in Applied Calculus (MATH 241) with Analytic Geometry (MATH 251). This test is intended to measure proficiency in Trigonometry and College Algebra. If you have had four or more years of high school MATH, take Test 4.

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Sample MATH Tests		MATH Placement
Sample MATH Tests		Before taking any MATH class at Skyline College, take the placement test. You cannot pass or fail a placement test. It simply provides information to you and your counselor about your current MATH skills. If you have materials or notes from your last MATH class available, it would be helpful to review them before you take your placement test. There are four different placement tests, and it is important for you to take the right one. After taking a placement test and completing the College Orientation, make an appointment with a counselor to discuss the results of your placement test and your prior experience in Mathematics. The counselor will help you decide which MATH course is most appropriate for you. Be sure to take into consideration all of the prerequisites for many courses. •If you have successfully completed a math class at another American college or university, the Skyline College math placement test is not required. You must, however, bring a copy of your transcripts to your counseling appointment to determine your math course placement level. If you completed the class more than 2 years ago, we strongly suggest that you take the Skyline College Placement Test in mathematics to determine your current skills. •If you are a recent high school graduate, in addition to taking the Skyline College Placement Test in mathematics, we suggest you bring a copy of your high school transcripts to your counseling appointment.

		Here are some guidelines to help you decide which placement test to take.
Test 1: PRE ALGEBRA		This test is designed for students who expect to enroll in Elementary Algebra (MATH 110 or MATH 111). It is intended to measure proficiency in Basic Arithmetic and Pre algebra computations. If you have never had an Algebra class or if you have had one year of high school Algebra, but it has been more than two years since your last MATH class then take Test 1.

Test 2: ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA		This test is designed for students who expect to enroll in Geometry (MATH 115) or Intermediate Algebra (MATH 120 or MATH 122), or who need to demonstrate proficiency in Elementary Algebra. If you have one year of high school Algebra or if you have had two years of Algebra but it has been more than two years since your last MATH class then take Test 2.

Test 3: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA		This test is designed for students who intend to enroll in Trigonometry (MATH 130), Statistics (MATH 200), Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 201), Precalculus (MATH 222), or any class that has an Intermediate Algebra prerequisite. It is intended to measure proficiency in Intermediate Algebra. If you have two years of high school Algebra or if you have had three years of Algebra but it has been more than two years since your last MATH class then take Test 3.

Test 4: PRECALCULUS		This test is designed for students who intend to enroll in Applied Calculus (MATH 241) with Analytic Geometry (MATH 251). This test is intended to measure proficiency in Trigonometry and College Algebra. If you have had four or more years of high school MATH, take Test 4.