Mathematical Sciences Testing Center
Online Math Placement Testing
For the Spring 2021 semester, the Math Department is waiving the prerequisites for Math 105, Math 108, and Math 125. If you need to enroll in either of these courses, please fill out the Course Registration Override Request so an override can be issued.
Students who want to register for Math 123 or 113 will be able to take the Math Placement Test online. After passing the Math Placement Test, students will be able to enroll in either Math 123 or 113 within 24 hours.
The Math 113/123 placement tests will be available starting the week of Nov. 9th.
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 2020 to February 2021) 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.
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.
- Log in to your Navigate account using your GMU username and password.
- Click "Get Assistance" in the upper right corner.
- What type of appointment would you like to schedule? - Choose Learning Assistance.
- Which office would you like to see? - Choose Math Placement Testing Center.
- What service would you like to schedule - Choose Math Testing Center Reservation.
- Next
- What location do you prefer? - Choose Mathematical Sciences Testing Center (placement test is offered online and not in-person).
- Confirm location/service or select specific tutor - Choose Khankan, Sarah.
- Next
- Choose your appointment date and time.
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.
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.