Math Assessment Information
Summary of Elementary Algebra test content:
A total of 12 questions of three types are administered in the Elementary Algebra (EA) test.
The first type involves operations with integers and rational numbers, and includes computation with integers and negative rationals, the use of absolute values, and ordering.
A second type involves operations with algebraic expressions using evaluation of simple formulas and expressions, and adding and subtracting monomials and polynomials. Questions involve multiplying and dividing monomials and polynomials, the evaluation of positive rational roots and exponents, simplifying algebraic fractions, and factoring.
The third type of question involves the solution of equations, inequalities, word problems, solving linear equations and inequalities, the solution of quadratic equations by factoring, solving verbal problems presented in an algebraic context, including geometric reasoning and graphing, and the translation of written phrases into algebraic expressions.
Math Assessment Preparation:
It is to your advantage to review your math skills before taking the assessment:
Click here to see the practice tests for Math (Elementary Algebra) Assessment! (
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Click here to see Elementary Algebra test review questions ( 31 KB)
Click here to see solutions to the Elementary Algebra review questions ( 46 KB)
Click here to see common formulas for the Elementary Algebra test ( 18 KB)
For additional information and practice questions for the Accuplacer assessment tests, see the Accuplacer web site at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer
Review Sessions for Math Placement Test
Click HERE to see information on MSU Denver Math Department preparation sessions.
Click HERE for information on FREE Tutoring, available in the MSU Denver Tutoring Center located in the Student Success Building room 220. The phone number is 303-556-6439
Practice questions for MTH1080GPT exam
(MTH1080GPT exam used ONLY for placement in MTH1080 - see advisor BEFORE enrolling!)
MTH1080GPT Practice Questions ( 60 KB)
Additional study resources for Math Placement Tests
- AAA Math
- Math Nerds
- Math.com
- Homeworkhelp.com
- DiscoverySchool.com
- Algebra Help
- Purplemath.com
- Any elementary (beginning) algebra textbook from the library
Additional study resources for Arithmetic Test
Additional study resources for Elementary Algebra Test
Additional study resources for College Level Math Test
If additional instruction is needed, please check the bulletin board outside the Mathematics Peer Study Office, SI-135, for a list of alternative resources.
Math Score Placement Matrix:
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Math Courses |
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ACCUPLACER
Elementary Algebra (EA), Arithmetic (AR), College Level Math (CLM) |
ACT
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SAT
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REQUIRED COURSES
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| 24 - 56 (AR) | NA | NA | MAT 030 OR MAT045 Fundamentals of Mathematics |
| 57– 120 (AR) | NA | NA | MAT 060 Pre-Algebra OR MAT070 (for MTH1080 ONLY!) |
| 45– 60 (EA) (If EA <45 use AR) |
NA | NA |
MAT 090 Introductory Algebra (CCD course) (serves as prerequisite for MTH1080) |
| 61-71 (EA) | NA | NA | MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra (CCD course) (serves as prerequisite for MTH1210, MTH1610) |
| 61– 84 (EA) | NA | NA | MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra (CCD course) (serves as prerequisite for MTH1112 w/ peer study or MTH1310 w/ peer study) |
| 61-89 (EA) | NA | NA | MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra (CCD course) (serves as prerequisite for MTH1110 w/ peer study) |
| 61-71 (EA) OR >45 (EA) AND 40-71 (1080GPT)* |
NA | NA | MTH 1080 Mathematical Modes of Thought with peer study - see academic advising or math dept. to register. |
| 72-120 (EA) OR >45 (EA) AND 72-100 (1080GPT)* |
19 or higher | 460 or higher |
MTH 1080 Mathematical Modes of Thought |
| 72-120 (EA) | 19 or higher | 460 or higher |
MTH 1610 Integrated Mathematics I |
| 85 - 99 (EA) | 19-23 | 460-559 |
MTH 1310 Finite Math with peer study - see academic advising or math dept. to register. |
| 100-120 (EA) | 24 or higher | 560 or higher | MTH 1310 Finite Math MTH 1112 College Algebra through Modeling |
| 90-104 (EA) AND 22-120 (CLM) |
22-26
|
500-589 |
MTH 1110 College Algebra with peer study - see academic advising or math dept. to register. |
| 105-120 (EA) AND 22-29 (CLM) |
22-26
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500-589 |
MTH 1110 College Algebra with peer study - see academic advising or math dept. to register. |
| 105-120 (EA) AND 30-120 (CLM) |
27
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590 or higher |
MTH 1110 College Algebra |
| 65-79 (CLM) |
N/A
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NA |
MTH 1120 College Trigonometry (May retest on CLM one time) |
| 80 - 120 (CLM) | NA | NA | MTH 1410 Calculus I |
* Students with a grade of C or higher in MAT060 or a score of 45 or higher on EA are eligible to
take the the 1080 Placement Testing (1080GPT).
MATH KEY: AR=Arithmetic, EA=Elementary Algebra, CLM=College Level Math, 1080GPT=Math 1080 Placement Test
