Math Assessment Test
Liberty initially places residential students in math courses based on math SAT and ACT scores. Residential students who want to try to improve their placement may take the Math Assessment Test. It is recommended that new students take the test before arriving on campus. The purpose of the test is to determine your knowledge of arithmetic and algebra at the present time.
It is very important that you do your own work and give your best effort on this test so that you will be placed in a math course where you will be successful. Attempting a course that is above your skill level most likely will result in poor grades or withdrawal from the course. Taking a course below your skill level may lead to boredom and inattention and consequently a poor grade.
Preparation
It is recommended that you review before taking the test. Topics to review include:
- Operations with integers, fractions, decimals, percents, and absolute values
- Evaluating algebraic expressions
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials
- Exponents
- Factoring
- Solving linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations and inequalities
- Graphing lines
- Solving systems of linear equations
- Adding and multiplying complex numbers
Sample test questions and solutions
To help you prepare for the math assessment test:
- Sample Test Questions Part 1.pdf
- Sample Test Solutions Part 1.pdf
- Sample Test Questions Part 2.pdf
- Sample Test Solutions Part 2.pdf
Online Resources
To help you review include algebra textbooks and websites such as:
Taking the test
It is recommended that you have no distractions during the test.
- Do not have the television on
- Do not talk with people
- Do not answer the phone
The following behaviors are inappropriate:
- Receiving assistance of any kind from anyone or any source
- Using a calculator, book, notes, or other people
- Going to any other website during the test
You may use paper and pencils to work out the problems.
Location of test
- Go to liberty.edu/blackboard.
- Enter your username and password.
- Click on "View Courses"
- Click on "Assessment-Math"
- Click on the test and follow the directions
Math course assignments
The test is online and available in Blackboard. The test has two parts.
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Part 1 has 30 multiple choice problems.
- If your score on Part 1 is 22 or lower, you will be able to register for MATH 100.
- If your score on Part 1 is 23 or higher, you will be asked to take Part 2.
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Part 2 is 20 multiple choice problems.
- If your score on Part 2 is 14 or lower, you will be able to register for MATH 110.
- If your score on Part 2 is 15 or higher, you will be able to register for MATH 115, 117, 121, or 201. Your choice depends on your major.
Accommodations for learning disabilities & international students
A student with learning disabilities or any international student who has never taken a test on the computer may take the test using paper and pencil in the Testing Services (DH 3014). Please make arrangements with Mr. Devin Rachael in the testing center - (434) 582-2408.
Contact – for additional questions
If you are a residential student and have concerns or questions about the Math Assessment Test, contact Dr. Kathy Spradlin, Coordinator of Developmental Math, at kspradlin@liberty.edu or in Green Hall 1500.
If you are an online student, contact a Math/English Assessment representative at luoice@liberty.edu.
If you pass both parts of the Math Assessment Test and are interested in placement into a course other than MATH 115, 117, 121, or 201, contact the chairman of the Math Department, Professor Robert Young, at rbyoung@liberty.edu or in DH 4056.
