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The computerized placement
test, called COMPASS, is divided into five levels of material:
Prealgebra,
Algebra, College Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Your answer in any
particular section of the test will determine how many problems and which
sections of the test you will see. As long as your answers are correct,
the computer will continue to give you harder questions. Your
answers will determine how many questions you will receive and the areas
in which you will be tested. The test is untimed, but you should allow at least 2 hours to complete the test. The computer decides when you are finished. You must complete the test to receive a score. The placement test may be taken at most once per semester and at most three times per year. Hand-held calculators are not allowed. There is an online calculator for use during the test. Reviewing material that you
have previously studied is recommended before you take the placement test.
Sample questions for each area are available in the Testing Center and in
the Counseling Center. To open the placement test
review as a Microsoft Word document
Click here:
Math
Placement Test
Enrolled students may use the resources that are available at the Loudoun Campus to help with review for preparation. See the math resource page. The Loudoun Testing Center is located in LR 251 Telephone: 703-450-2508
For hours of operation and more information
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