Mathematics
Placement Testing
What Is A Placement Test?
A math placement test is used to establish your Math Basic Skill Level.
There are four different types of math placement tests. In order of difficulty, they are: the Arithmetic test, the Elementary Algebra test, the College Level Math test, and the Calculus test. The Calculus test is pen and paper. The others are administered online.
For more information on the
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Arithmetic test (including sample problems), click here.
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Elementary Algebra test (including sample problems), click here.
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College Level and/or Calculus test, contact the Math/Computer Science Department.
What Are The Guidelines?
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A picture ID and a student number are required prior to starting a test.
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Results are provided immediately, and are entered in the student's college record, so that the information is available when and where it is needed.
Where Do I Take One?
Placement tests are taken in the Assessment Center, located in Suite 2100 of the Gannon Vocational-Technical Building. Please call the Assessment Center at (517) 267-5500 for testing hours
Department
of Math
Skills
Arithmetic Boost Program
A free program to help students work
towards a Math Level 3
I have taken two math placement tests, and
I don’t have a Math Level.
