This document provides information about math placement testing at Shoreline Community College. It explains that math testing is required for most degree and transfer programs. It describes the format of the computerized adaptive test, which includes demographic questions and multiple choice problems. It provides resources for students to practice for the test, including sample tests and review materials. It also outlines the steps students need to take to schedule and take the math placement test, including paying the fee and meeting with an advisor after to discuss results and plan their math courses.

1. Math Testing

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Math Classes
 Insert math chart
here

5. Taking the test
 “Demographic” questions
 Multiple choice
 Computerized
 Adaptive

6. Demographic Information
Screens
 Student number, address, major, race,
etc.
 One page of instructions
 Mouse practice (SKIP!)

7. 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

8. 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!

9. 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

10. Good luck!