WHAT IS THE TEST?:

The VPT Math assessment consists of an initial 30 questions assessing your Algebra I skills.

This test is meant to assess your math skill level. It is not a Pass/Fail assessment, but rather, is used for placement and eligibility to enroll in courses and for certain programs at the college.

VPT tests are NOT timed. You should spend as much time as you need on each question and flag those for review, if you need to come back to them before submitting.

You may NOT use your own calculator, there will be one supplied on the test. (Computer-based)

You may NOT bring math notes, practice questions, formula sheets, or any other type of assistance.

You may use scratch paper.

TEST DELIVERY:

Upon completion of the initial 30 questions, one of the following will occur:

• If you score out of Algebra I, you will be given another 30 questions assessing your Algebra II skills.
• If you do not score out of Algebra I, you will be given either Algebra I diagnostics (diagnostic MTE 1 through 5) or you will be given a basic math test.
• If you score out of Algebra II, you will be taken into a Calculus assessment or be finished, depending on how well you did on the Algebra II part.
• If you do not score out of Algebra II, you will be given a series of five diagnostic tests to determine which areas of Algebra II you need help in.

Math Essentials (MTE) Levels 1 - 9: CONTENT Descriptions

MTE 1 - Operations with Positive Fractions * Must place out for ACA/ECA

Includes operations and problem solving with proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers without the use of a calculator. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary units of measure.

MTE 2 - Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents * Must place out for ACA/ECA

Includes operations and problem solving with positive decimals and percents. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary and metric units of measure.

MTE 3 - Algebra Basics * Must place out for ACA/ECA

Includes basic operations with algebraic expressions and solving simple algebraic equations using signed numbers with emphasis on applications.

MTE 4 - First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable * Must place out for ACA/ECA

Includes solving first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and using them to solve application problems. Emphasizes applications and problem solving.

MTE 5 - Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables * Must place out for ACA/ECA

Includes finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solving systems of two linear equations. Emphasizes writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications.

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MTE 6 - Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations

The student will learn to perform operations on exponential expressions and polynomials. Students will also learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations.

MTE 7 - Rational Expressions and Equations

Includes simplifying rational algebraic expressions, solving rational algebraic equations and solving applications that use rational algebraic equations.

MTE 8 - Rational Exponents and Radicals

Includes simplifying radical expressions, using rational exponents, solving radical equations and solving applications using radical equations.

MTE 9 - Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas

Includes an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. Also introduces quadratic functions, their properties and their graphs.

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/basic-geo

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry