Woodland Community College
PREPARING FOR THE
MATH ASSESSMENT
The math assessment is an important step for students who want to take math courses. Math
courses are required for all degrees.
To prepare;
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Take a practice test
There are four practice tests;
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Basic Math
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Pre-Algebra
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Elementary Algebra
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Intermediate Algebra
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Refresh your math skills
Review math text books
Practice example problems
Test your self
Check other online resources
Math TV:
Purple Math:
Khan Academy:
Other helpful hints:
Come to the assessment test after a good nights sleep
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and with some food in your stomach. Schedule the assessment when you
have time to focus. Don’t schedule anything right before or after. The
assessment is not timed.
During the assessment….
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Read the instructions very carefully.
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Check your answers before you submit them.
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Remain calm, and maintain a positive attitude
After the assessment…
If you are not satisfied with your score your can do the following:
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Practice more
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Repeat the assessment – You are allowed to retake the assessment after one month.
Note: You can only take the assessment three times in a two years period and not
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more than three times a semester