Math Placement Test Reviews

Before beginning a program of study at Bridgewater State University, each student's mathematics placement is determined by a combination of factors — declared major, transfer credit (if any), and test scores. The information contained on the math placement information page can help determine the appropriate mathematics track for each program of study, and what initial placement a student may be given based on these factors.

Placement is an ongoing process; students wishing to re-test and improve their placement standing may register for a 6-Cess Workshop; information on these workshops is provided below.

Placement testing is a vital part of the placement process. It is the responsibility of the Academic Achievement Center to ensure that each student is placed into a mathematics course:

• That is appropriate for his or her major,
• That accepts completed college-level prerequisites in transfer, and
• In which he or she is likely to be successful.

Unless an exemption is granted on the basis of transfer credit or SAT scores, each student will be given a nationally recognized Accuplacer Computerized Placement Test to help determine appropriate placement. This test will determine whether a student's mathematical skills are sufficient to be immediately successful in college-level mathematics, or whether a developmental mathematics review course will be required first.

It is critical that students take this test seriously! The result should be an honest reflection of mathematical skill, and time spent in pre-college-level developmental math will delay progress toward a degree.

The AAC and Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offer the following materials to help students to review and prepare for the math placement tests.

Check Your Skills

6-Cess Review Program

The following short online diagnostic tests cover the material on each placement test, and may help you to identify which subjects you should review to be prepared. Practice Tests Elementary Algebra Show Topics Real number arithmetic The order of operations Simplifying sums and differences Simplifying products and quotients Simplifying powers and roots Simplifying mixed arithmetic Factoring quadratic trinomials Solving linear equations Solving quadratic equations College Level Math Test Show Topics Simplifying rational expressions Advanced factoring techniques Solving inequalities Solving systems of simultaneous equations Graphs and coordinate geometry Conic sections Exponential and logarithmic expressions Solving exponential and logarithmic equations Trigonometry and solving triangles Simplifying trigonometric expressions Solving trigonometric equations Applied algebra topics Blackboard Course Current students may also find free placement review materials by enrolling in the Blackboard site VC 218-001 Introductory College Skills: Math A BSU username and password is required to access this resource.

Testing? Re-testing? Make a plan for 6-cess! Don't let a little rust on your math skills delay your progress at BSU! 6-Cess Workshops have three components: +2-week online math review (Click for a preview) Work at your own pace, reviewing exactly what you need You must complete this review before attending a workshop. +2-hour on-campus workshop Finish your review with the help of expert math learning assistants +2nd chance placement test Show off your refreshed math skills by re-testing +6-cessful refresher course If successful, re-register for college-level math the same day Summer 2012 Workshops Mornings (Arrive at 9:00) Wednesday 6/20 Thursday 6/28 Monday 7/16 Wednesday 7/25 Tuesday 7/31 Afternoons (Arrive at noon) Tuesday 7/10 Monday 8/6 Thursday 8/9 A single fee of $20.00 covers all three components of a 6-Cess Workshop. Click here to register online through MarketPlace.

Last Modified: May 10, 2012