Math Testing

Do you need Math? Yes:

If you plan to get ANY type of degree from Shoreline

If you plan to transfer to a 4 year university

No: If you took a college level math class at

a US college or university—see an advisor

If you are only taking ESL at Shoreline

Math Placement Many times math scores will be too low.

Not everyone will re-take the test.

After retaking the test, if you are still not satisfied, you can talk with a Math Instructor.

Math Classes

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Taking the test

“Demographic” questions Multiple choice Computerized Adaptive

Demographic Information Screens

Student number, address, major, race, etc.

One page of instructions

Mouse practice (SKIP!)

Practice Testing Center information including math practice!

http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html COMPASS Practice tests

http://www.act.org/compass/tests/math.html Numerical Skills

http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/numerical.pdf College Algebra

http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/geometry.pdf Math Review by Topic

http://shoreline.edu/math/Math_Review_and_Practice.htm Math Handout Sheets

http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html

Calculator

You may borrow a calculator (not scientific)

OR Use the scientific calculator on the

computer. If you have questions raise your hand!

You may not use your own calculator

No dictionaries allowed of any kind!

Next Pay $17.00 at the Cashier

Schedule the test online: http://www.shoreline.edu/TCAppointments/

Take the test in the Testing Center, 5100

After the test: Schedule an appointment with an advisor

online to make an academic plan: http://www.international.shoreline.edu/curr_appt

.html

Good luck!