Math Placement and Proficiency Exam Information
MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT EXAMINATION:
The Mathematics Placement Examination is given to students to test their knowledge in mathematics. The result of this examination determines which math course a student should complete to fulfill the University mathematics requirement. Students are allowed to take the Mathematics Placement Examination twice: once when a student is first admitted to the University and testing is done by the Dean of Student’s Office, and once after that in the Mathematics Department. The exam takes one hour to complete.
The Mathematics Placement Examination covers: fractions, decimals, converting fractions to decimals, percents, square and cube roots, solving simple linear equations in one variable, evaluating simple algebraic expressions, simplifying simple algebraic expressions, solving equations in one variable (including fractional and radical equations), solving and factoring quadratic equations, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving simultaneous linear equations in two variables, solving literal equations (including fractional and radical equations), trigonometry, and logarithms.
MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION:
The Mathematics Proficiency Examination is given to students who wish to fulfill the University mathematics requirement WITHOUT taking a course in mathematics. The exam takes three hours to complete and is the equivalent of a College Algebra final exam. Students are allowed to take the Mathematics Proficiency Exam twice. If you pass the Mathematics Proficiency Exam, you will satisfy the University mathematics requirement. Please note: no credit hours are given for this exam. Sample Exam Answer Key
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
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You do not need to sign up for either exam.
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You must bring a Rutgers ID card or Photo ID card to the exam.
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Examination results are available 48 hours after the examination is taken. Test results can be obtained 48 hours after the exam has been given by going to the Dean of Student’s office in Hill Hall 312, or by contacting Professor Yusuf Abdi, the College Algebra Coordinator.
| EXAM DATES | START TIME | ROOM NUMBER |
Monday, August 11th |
10:00AM |
Smith Hall, Room B27 |
Monday, August 11th |
6:00PM |
Smith Hall, Room B27 |
Monday, August 25th |
10:00AM |
Smith Hall, Room B27 |
Monday, August 25th |
6:00PM |
Smith Hall, Room B27 |
Friday, September 5th |
10:00AM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
Friday, September 5th |
6:00PM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
Friday, October 3rd |
10:00AM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
Friday, October 3rd |
6:00PM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
Friday, November 7th |
10:00AM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
Friday, November 7th |
6:00PM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
Friday, December 5th |
10:00AM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
Friday, December 5th |
6:00PM |
Conklin Hall, Room 349 |
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