Dual Enrollment Math Assessment Test Information
Math Assessment Test
To enroll in math classes through Dual Enrollment, a placement score is required. Eligibility and placement are based on SAT/ACT scores OR the Math Assessment test. The purpose of the Math Assessment test is to determine the student’s knowledge of arithmetic and algebra at the present time.
It is very important that students do their own work and give their best effort on this test so that they will be placed in courses where they will be successful. Attempting a course that is above their skill level most likely will result in poor grades or withdrawal from the course. Taking a course below their skill level may lead to boredom and inattention and, consequently, a poor grade.
Math Assessment Information
- To see the math courses available for SAT, ACT, and Assessment Test placement, CLICK HERE.
- A student needs to take the Math Assessment if the ACT and SAT scores are not high enough to take MATH 110 or 115.
- Students have 60 minutes for Section 1 and then another 60 minutes for Section 2 (Section 2 will open up with a score of 23 or higher in Section 1). Going over the time limit will result in a loss of 1 point per minute exceeded.
- If a student doesn’t get a high enough score on the Math Assessment, their only option left is to take MATH 100, remedial math. This remedial math counts for 3 college credits, but only as elective credits.
- Once a student passes MATH 100, they are allowed to take MATH 110 or MATH 114.
- The Math Assessment can be retaken twice within the same year.
Math Assessment Preparation
It is recommended that students review certain topics before taking the test. Topics to review for the Math Assessment include:
- Adding and multiplying complex numbers
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials
- Evaluating algebraic expressions
- Exponents
- Factoring
- Graphing lines
- Operations with integers, fractions, decimals, percents, and absolute values
- Solving linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations and inequalities
- Solving systems of linear equations
Sample Test Questions and Solutions
To help students prepare for the Math Assessment test:
For additional review, check out algebra textbooks and websites such as:
- www.purplemath.com
- www.algebrahelp.com
It is recommended that students 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)
- Go to https://canvas.liberty.edu/
- Enter your username and password
- Click on “View Courses”
- Click on “Assessment – Math”
- Click on the test and follow the directions
Have More Questions?
For more information about the Math Assessment, please call us at (866) 418-8741 or email LUOAinfo@liberty.edu.
