University Math Placement Test Overview
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UNIVERSITY TESTING CENTER
Math Placement Test
What is the Math Placement Test?
A tool to help appropriately place students into a mathematics
course sequence and to help foster an environment of success
Helps students, with the assistance of their Academic
Advisors, select math courses for which they are most
prepared and will likely be successful
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Preparing for the Test
Three (3) practice tests: Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus
All students start by taking the Practice Algebra Test (unlimited attempts)
This is the only practice test which requires a 35% or higher before
proceeding to the actual placement test.
Optional Study Plan
Generated based on student’s responses from the practice test
Will identify strengths and areas of improvement
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Math Placement Test Format
Made up of three (3) sections: Algebra, Trigonometry, and
Precalculus
Students who score 350 or higher on the Algebra test will have
the opportunity to advance to the Trigonometry and Pre-calculus
tests.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Integrity Statement
The University believes that appropriate placement of students into certain
course sequences is important to help foster an environment of success. The
University administers the UCF Math Placement Test to determine placement
into the mathematics course sequence.
As reflected in the UCF creed, integrity and scholarship are core values that
should guide our conduct and decisions as members of the UCF community.
Participating in a behavior that violates academic integrity (e.g. cheating, using
an unapproved calculator, giving or receiving assistance, fraudulently altering
test results, etc.) contradict these values, and may result in sanctions if found in
violation of academic misconduct policies. Students are expected to familiarize
themselves with and follow the University’s Rules of Conduct (see
http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/).
(click here) By starting this test, I agree to uphold the UCF Creed and demonstrate academic
and personal integrity.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
First-Time-In-College Students
Must complete the MPT no later than the Friday before the
start of their first semester at UCF
However, we strongly recommend students complete the MPT
prior to attending Orientation.
Practice tests and actual placement test are taken from the
convenience of a computer with a secure internet connection
Pearson LockDown Browser
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Current and Transfer Students
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The MPT must be taken
prior to
registering
for UCF math courses or a
student will need to begin their math
sequence by enrolling in MAT 1033,
Intermediate Algebra.
Enrollment Process:
All students that enrolled at
UCF
Summer 2010 and prior
must
register and pay $10.00 to take the
MPT.
Students who enrolled at UCF Fall
2010 and after will need to email
mathplacement@ucf.edu
to request
access.
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If their major requires a math course
they have not already taken, students
must have evidence showing they have
taken the prerequisite course (or are in
progress of taking the prerequisite
course) or take the MPT.
Enrollment Process:
All
transfer students must pay $10.00
to take the MPT.
Once registered, students will receive
an email with instructions to access
the MPT.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Current and Transfer Students – Cont’d
Once registered, students will receive an email with instructions to access the
MPT.
Students will have access to the practice test from home
However, for
Current students
and
Transfer students who are currently
attending classes at UCF
must take the actual placement test in a proctored
environment at UTC.
Walk-in dates & times can be found on our website (utc.sdes.ucf.edu)
Students must earn 35% or higher on the Practice Algebra Test prior to
test day.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
MPT Scores and Placement
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Testing Accommodations
UTC works with Student Disability Services (SDS) to ensure
that reasonable accommodations are made for students with
documented disabilities.
In order to request accommodations:
1.
Students review the Placement Test Accommodations information on
the SDS website.
2.
Student submit the Placement Test Accommodations Request Form to
SDS.
3.
The student will be notified of the accommodation status for the MPT
by the SDS office.
4.
If the accommodation is approved, SDS will notify UTC directly.
5.
Within two (2) business days, UTC will apply the accommodation to
the student’s MPT.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students take the MPT during/after Orientation?
Not given during the 2-day FTIC Orientation
Can test after Orientation providing it is
prior
to the first day
of classes
If students must take the MPT after they have started taking classes at UCF, it
must be in a proctored environment at UTC.
Note:
They will still have access to the practice test from home.
Can students retake the MPT?
No retakes are allowed.
Encourage students to do well and take the test seriously.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Contact Information
University Testing Center
Howard Phillips Hall, room 106
Phone
:
(407) 823-5109
:
mathplacement@ucf.edu
Website
:
utc.sdes.ucf.edu/math
Student Development and Enrollment Services
The University Math Placement Test is a tool to help place students accurately into math courses, ensuring their success. It consists of three practice tests - Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus. Students start with the Practice Algebra Test and have the opportunity to advance based on their scores. The University emphasizes academic integrity and expects students to abide by the UCF Creed. First-time-in-college students at UCF must complete the Math Placement Test before their first semester. The test format includes sections on Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus. Practice tests and the actual placement test are conveniently taken online using Pearson LockDown Browser.
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UNIVERSITY TESTING CENTER Math Placement Test
What is the Math Placement Test? A tool to help appropriately place students into a mathematics course sequence and to help foster an environment of success Helps students, with the assistance of their Academic Advisors, select math courses for which they are most prepared and will likely be successful University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Preparing for the Test Three (3) practice tests: Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus All students start by taking the Practice Algebra Test (unlimited attempts) This is the only practice test which requires a 35% or higher before proceeding to the actual placement test. Optional Study Plan Generated based on student s responses from the practice test Will identify strengths and areas of improvement University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Math Placement Test Format Made up of three (3) sections: Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus Students who score 350 or higher on the Algebra test will have the opportunity to advance to the Trigonometry and Pre-calculus tests. University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Integrity Statement The University believes that appropriate placement of students into certain course sequences is important to help foster an environment of success. The University administers the UCF Math Placement Test to determine placement into the mathematics course sequence. As reflected in the UCF creed, integrity and scholarship are core values that should guide our conduct and decisions as members of the UCF community. Participating in a behavior that violates academic integrity (e.g. cheating, using an unapproved calculator, giving or receiving assistance, fraudulently altering test results, etc.) contradict these values, and may result in sanctions if found in violation of academic misconduct policies. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with and follow the University s Rules of Conduct (see http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/). (click here) By starting this test, I agree to uphold the UCF Creed and demonstrate academic and personal integrity. University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
First-Time-In-College Students Must complete the MPT no later than the Friday before the start of their first semester at UCF However, we strongly recommend students complete the MPT prior to attending Orientation. Practice tests and actual placement test are taken from the convenience of a computer with a secure internet connection Pearson LockDown Browser University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Current and Transfer Students Current Students The MPT must be taken prior to registering for UCF math courses or a student will need to begin their math sequence by enrolling in MAT 1033, Intermediate Algebra. Transfer Students If their major requires a math course they have not already taken, students must have evidence showing they have taken the prerequisite course (or are in progress of taking the prerequisite course) or take the MPT. Enrollment Process: All students that enrolled at UCF Summer 2010 and prior must register and pay $10.00 to take the MPT. Students who enrolled at UCF Fall 2010 and after will need to email mathplacement@ucf.edu to request access. Enrollment Process: All transfer students must pay $10.00 to take the MPT. Once registered, students will receive an email with instructions to access the MPT. University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Current and Transfer Students Contd Once registered, students will receive an email with instructions to access the MPT. Students will have access to the practice test from home However, for Current students and Transfer students who are currently attending classes at UCF must take the actual placement test in a proctored environment at UTC. Walk-in dates & times can be found on our website (utc.sdes.ucf.edu) Students must earn 35% or higher on the Practice Algebra Test prior to test day. University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
MPT Scores and Placement University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Testing Accommodations UTC works with Student Disability Services (SDS) to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made for students with documented disabilities. In order to request accommodations: 1. Students review the Placement Test Accommodations information on the SDS website. 2. Student submit the Placement Test Accommodations Request Form to SDS. 3. The student will be notified of the accommodation status for the MPT by the SDS office. 4. If the accommodation is approved, SDS will notify UTC directly. 5. Within two (2) business days, UTC will apply the accommodation to the student s MPT. University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Frequently Asked Questions Can students take the MPT during/after Orientation? Not given during the 2-day FTIC Orientation Can test after Orientation providing it is prior to the first day of classes If students must take the MPT after they have started taking classes at UCF, it must be in a proctored environment at UTC. Note: They will still have access to the practice test from home. Can students retake the MPT? No retakes are allowed. Encourage students to do well and take the test seriously. University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
Contact Information University Testing Center Howard Phillips Hall, room 106 Phone: (407) 823-5109 Email: mathplacement@ucf.edu Website: utc.sdes.ucf.edu/math University of Central Florida Student Development and Enrollment Services
