ACUPLACER Mathematics Exam is an interactive online exam to assess your mathematics ability. Questions increase or decrease in difficulty based upon your ability to answer the previous question correctly. Topics included on the assessment are Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, and College Mathematics.
This exam is used by most colleges to place scholars in their college mathematics class.
Important Facts:
Taken online. Cannot use typical pencil & paper techniques
No Skipping. Must solve each problem as you receive it and attempt to the best of your ability.
NO Calculator. Only a few problems allow you to use a simple (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) online provided calculator. (No square root key included.)
Unlimited Timing. Take your time on each problem, because you will not receive harder problems otherwise!
Read Carefully. Many problems are multi-step, so you'll want to show your work carefully.
How to Prepare
1. Take a diagnostic exam (remember, no calculator!). You can find one available online here.
2. Use the attached guide (last pages) to find some additional resources online to take practice problems. (see attached)
3. Practice Makes Perfect