Mathematical Sciences Testing Center
The Math Placement Test will be offered remotely until July 23rd, 2021.
Online Math Placement Testing
For the Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semester, the placement test is required for:
- Math 105
- Math 108
- Math 113
- Math 123
- Math 125
Students will need to pass the placement test before enrolling in the course.
After passing the placement test, students will be able to add the course within 2 hours.
If students have trouble with adding a math course or feel that they meet the prereqs through college credit, please submit a Course override request.
Students having difficulty registering for non-Math courses (such as CS 112) will need to contact the department that offers the course.
Important Information
- The purpose of the Math Placement Test is to determine if you are prepared to take a particular course. You cannot use it to get credit or a waiver for any course.
- You have 2 chances per section, per year (February 2021 to February 2022) to take the test.
- The score on the placement test will be valid for three consecutive semesters, including the summer.
- You may use a scientific calculator. Graphing calculators and CAS calculators are not permitted.
- The test contains 3 sections for a total duration of 1hour and 45 minutes.
- Sections have to be completed back-to-back.
- If you fail a section you must wait until the next day at the earliest to retake that section.
- Have your ID ready to be checked before your test. Your photo can not be faded.
- By taking the test, you agree to the University Honor Code Policy. Any student, who takes the placement test outside the time they are registered for, or without registration, will loose one of the ONLY two attempts and will be sent to the Academic Integrity Office for a Honor Code violation.
- Students who wish to retake the test are advised to wait at least one week so that they can sufficiently study the appropriate material.
- If you will need academic accommodations for the Math Placement Test, please contact Disability Services at ods@gmu.edu or 703-993-2474.
Placement Test Registration Instructions
You can register for a placement test as early as 21 days and as late as 48 hours before the test date. The placement test will not be offered during the last week of classes or final exam week.
Placement tests will be proctored via zoom. You will join the zoom meeting through your phone or tablet, and will take the test on your computer.
Zoom meeting instructions and directions to access the test will be sent to you 24 hours prior to your test time.
Click on the following link https://gmu.campus.eab.com/pal/vaQTl3CkZe
Log in using your GMU username and password
Choose your appointment date and time.
If you have trouble making an appointment with the link above, please email the Director of the Testing Center at skhankan@gmu.edu.
Note:
The time slot on Nagivate shows the starting time of the exam. Be available for two hours from your starting time. Example: if you choose the 8:30-8:45am time slot, then you will be expected to start your exam during that time slot and work on it for the next 105 minutes.
Math Placement Test Resources
Please look at the Testing Center FAQ's first, if you still have questions, send an e-mail to Christine Amaya at camaya@gmu.edu.
If you have questions about the Online Algebra Tutorial Program, pleased send an e-mail to Gabriela Bulancea at gbulance@gmu.edu.
If you are an incoming freshman, and you are interested in a summer Math Boot Camp focused on scoring well on the math placement test, visit the following page: https://science.gmu.edu/STEMcamps and please send any questions to stemcos@gmu.edu.
Time limit for each section
| Section | Time limit |
|---|---|
| Algebra I | 45 minutes |
| Algebra II | 30 minutes |
| Transcendentals | 30 minutes |
Scores Needed for Courses
Math 106, Math 110, Math 111 & Stat 250
Section and Score Needed:
- N/A
Options without that score:
Retake the test after one week, OR:
- The placement test is not required for these classes.
Math 108 and 125
Section and Score Needed:
- Algebra I: 13 or more
Options without that score:
Retake the test after one week, OR:
- Enroll in the Online Algebra Math Tutorial offered through the mathematics department. Enroll in Math 108 or 125 upon successful completion.
Math 105
Section and Score Needed
- Algebra I: 13 or more
Options without that score:
Retake the test after one week, OR:
- Enroll in the Online Algebra Math Tutorial offered through the mathematics department. Enroll in Math 105 upon successful completion.
Math 123
Section and Score Needed
- Algebra I: 13 or more
- Algebra II: 7 or more
Options without that score:
Retake the test after one week, OR:
- More than 13 in Algebra I, but did not pass Algebra II:
- Take Math 105, then after achieving a grade of C or better, you then would enroll in Math 123 or Math 113.
Math 113
Section and Score Needed
- Algebra I: 13 or more
- Algebra II: 7 or more
- Transcendentals: 7 or more
Options without that score:
Retake the test after one week, OR:
- Less than 13 on Algebra I:
- Enroll in the Online Algebra Math Tutorial offered through the mathematics department. Enroll in Math 105 upon successful completion. Then enroll in Math 113 after achieving a grade of C or better in Math 105.
- More than 13 in Algebra I, but did not pass Algebra II nor Transcendentals:
- Take Math 105, then after achieving a grade of C or better, you then would enroll in Math 113.
- More than 13 in Algebra I and more than 7 in Algebra II but do not pass Transcendentals:
- Take Math 123, then after achieving a grade of C or better, you could enroll in Math 124. Both Math 123 and Math 124 will be equivalent to Math 113.