Math Placement Tests: Four Different Levels

Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, College-Level and Calculus Readiness

• Math Course Sequence

Students are advised to review the sample test questions  below for each test level to determine which of the 4 test tests matches their skills and how much review and preparation they need before testing.  Students who do not prepare for math testing usually score 1 to 2 levels below their last math course.

Math Preparation/Review Modules:

Prepare for your math placement exam!  Get placed in the correct math class.

Review pre-algebra or elementary algebra!  Use the module to review and improve your math skills before you take your test or re-test.

Math Module Instructions  (Word Format)

Math Module Instructions  (PDF Format)

Math Test Information

• Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra
• College-Level Math
• Calculus Readiness
  

Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra (computerized) Tests

Tests are untimed multiple choice format.  Arithmetic Test clears students for entry into Math 210 or 212 depending on score.  Elementary Algebra Test clears students for entry into Math 210, 212, 114 depending on score.

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College-Level Math (computerized) Test

Test is untimed multiple choice format.Students who receive qualifying scores on the College Level Math Test place into Math 10 (Statistics), 11 (Finite), 44 (Contemporary Math), 46 (Math for Elementary Education),  41 (Precalculus 1), or 42 (Precalculus 2)

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Calculus Readiness Test: (Computerized)

This is an untimed test for entry into Math 43 (Pre-Calculus 3) , and Calculus Math 1A. Test covers trigonometry and pre-calculus skills.

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*Assessment Center is located in Student & Community Services Building, Room 143

Can placement testing or prerequisite courses completed at other colleges be used instead of math testing?

1. Students who have completed math course work (grade "C" or better) at another college or have received a score of 3 or higher on College Board AP Calculus exams may submit a copy of their transcript or AP exam report for review by downloading and filling out the Prerequisite Clearance Request PDF form. Students can check articulation on www.assist.org
2. Students who complete placement tests or prerequisite courses at Foothill should contact De Anza Assessment Center (408 864-8717) prior to registration.
3. Students who have taken College Board "ACCUPLACER" math testing at another college can have their previous college provide Accuplacer test scores to De Anza Assessment Center Supervisor at flectcherstephen@fhda.edu for placement review.
4. De Anza does not use math placement test scores from other colleges for placement into Calculus.

What are the re-test policies?

• Students take math placement testing based on their math course history.  Students should read the test information and review the test question samples to help them determine which test to take. 
• As of April 4, 2011 students who receive placement and do not enroll can have 1 re-test after min. 6 months if they provide documentation of review/practice.  Ex. Skills course, math tutorial, documented self-study, or completed math course from another institution.
• Placement tests are not challenge tests.  Students cannot re-test to challenge a failed, enrolled or withdrawn  course.
• Math placement results expire after 1 year.