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Who
has to take a Math Placement Test?
All
students who are not exempt and plan to register for a Mathematics class at Grossmont
College must take the applicable test to provide proof of skill
level.
There are 4 different tests, each one measuring your
ability to enter different courses.
Which Math Placement
test should I take?
(Click on the course to get
specific information about that course.)
The Algebra Readiness Test measures your abilities to see if
you are ready for a
first course in Algebra -
Math 90. If it determines you are
NOT ready, you could
then take
Math 80
(Basic Math) or Math 88
(Pre-Algebra).
Take the Algebra Readiness Test
if
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You had no high school algebra.
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OR you had 1 year of
high school algebra or the equivalent AND you earned
below a "C" grade
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OR it has been three or
more years since your last math class which was an Algebra 1
course.
The Elementary Algebra Test determines if you are ready
to enter an intermediate
algebra course, either
Math 103 or 110.
Take the Elementary Algebra Test if
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You had 1 year of high school
algebra (Algebra 1) or the equivalent AND you earned
a "C" grade or better
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OR
you had 2 or more years of high school algebra (Algebra 1
and 2), AND you earned below a "C" grade in
Algebra 2.
The Intermediate Algebra Test determines if
you are ready to take a transfer level course including
Math 120(Math for General Ed),
Math 125
(Math for Elementary Teachers),
Math 160 (Statistics),
Math 170
(Trigonometry),
Math 175 (College Algebra),
Math 176 (Pre-Calculus),
or
Math 178 (Business Calculus).
Take the Intermediate Algebra Test if
The Pre-Calculus Test determines if you are
ready to take the first semester of the Analytic Geometry and
Calculus sequence,
Math 180.
Take the Pre-Calculus Test if
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You have received a grade of
“C” or better in a Pre-Calculus course which covered both
College Algebra and Trigonometry topics
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OR you received a grade
of “C” or better in an AP Calculus I course AND
did not take the AP Calculus AB Exam
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OR
you took the AP Calculus AB exam but did not get a 3, 4,
or 5.
If you believe you meet the requirements to take the Pre-Calculus
Test, you must contact one of the Grossmont
College Mathematics Dept Co-Chairs.
Susan Working 619-644-7290
Susan.Working@gcccd.edu
Jenny Vanden Eynden 619-644-7294 Jenny.VandenEynden@gcccd.edud.edu
Who might be exempt
from taking a math placement test?
You may be exempt from taking the Grossmont College
assessment test if you can provide documentation of any of
the following:
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A Math
assessment at City, Mesa, Miramar, Palomar, Mira Costa, Southwestern,
or Imperial Valley Colleges. Provide course recommendation to the
Assessment Office, 70-202.
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Math AP
exam with a 3, 4, or 5. Provide AP scores to the Counseling Center,
room 58-F.
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A college
level Math course with a C or better. Provide a transcript to the
Counseling Center in 58-F.
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Early Assessment Placement -
Provide your EAP letter showing - "Ready for CSU - Level
Mathematics courses".
How will placement
testing help me?
An assessment process helps us to place
students in classes where they can succeed without having to retake
courses or take more courses than necessary.
Should I review for
the test?
We strongly advise you to review the concepts and hone your skills
before taking a test. Otherwise, you might not get an accurate
placement. It is also important to take the correct test for
your skill level.
Ok then, how do I
review for the test?
Currently, we have study guides for the Algebra Readiness Test, the Elementary Algebra Test,
and the Intermediate Algebra Test.
Here are the links to the practice tests (answers included):
If you are still not sure which math class is right for you,
please read our student guidebook,
Mathland.
Use this booklet along with the current catalog to determine
which Math course is best for you.
1. This booklet will help you select the math course for
which you are best prepared and in which you have the greatest
chance of success. Use it along with the current course catalog.
2. In addition, it will serve as a quick reference guide for
how, when and where to obtain assistance to help you succeed in
Mathematics at Grossmont College.
MDTP is the group that produces the placement exams
we use. You can access practice tests for the Intermediate Algebra
Test (they call it the Math Analysis Readiness Test) and the Pre-Calculus
Test (they call it the Calculus Readiness Test) at the MDTP website
http://mdtp.ucsd.edu/OnLineTests.shtml.
Here are direct links to each practice test:
Do you have any final
words of wisdom for me?
Yes, ASK QUESTIONS!
If you don’t know which math placement test to take or which
math course to enroll in, ask a counselor. Your major or degree
may determine the math class you need to take. If you have
concerns, check with a counselor prior to registering for a math
course.
The Counseling Office is located in the Modular
Village, 58F (next to Parking Structure)
Hours: Monday &
Tuesday: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday &
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
Phone:
619-644-7208
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