Test Day Instructions

Instructions for Taking the Online Placement Test

Follow the steps below or print the instructions to take the math placement test. When you have finished both parts of the test, you can check your placement in Blackboard (see step 10 below). Please note that your placement will NOT be sent to you.

Read These Documents First

1. After logging in to Blackboard, you will see the Course List. Under Course List, click on Math Placement Test—Section 01.
2. Click on the Course Content button on the left. Carefully read the document titled, Important—Read this First. Be sure to read the entire document, as it gives you specific instructions and guidelines for the test, as well as contact information if you have difficulties with the test.
3. Then read the document Importance of Placement.
4. After you read the above documents, click on the Assessments button.

Part One—Algebra

5. To begin taking this test, simply click on the test name.
6. Read ALL of the instructions and troubleshooting before you begin. After you have read the entire document, press the Begin Assessment button.
7. Maximize your screen by clicking on the middle button in the far upper right corner of the Blackboard Quiz window. This makes it easier to view the exam.
8. Begin taking the test. Read each question carefully, and then select your answer by clicking in the circle in front of the response you wish to choose.
9. When you finish a question, click Save and View Next. Be sure that the yellow dot in the table changes to a blue check before pressing Next Question. You may go back to questions by clicking on the problem number in the table.

Note: This is an important step—if you don't view your results, the test will not automatically score itself.

10. When you finish all 47 questions of the Algebra exam, click Finish. A box will open up with the question “Are you sure you want to submit your assessment?” Click OK. You will see a message: “Submission in progress.” Click on the View Attempt button to view your score.

Part Two—Trigonometry

11. You now need to take the second part of the exam. To do so, press the Assessments button at the top of the page, and select Placement Exam—Trigonometry.
12. The procedure is the same. This part of the exam is 15 questions, 30 minutes.
13. After you see the "Submission in progress" message, once again, click the View Attempt button so the test will score itself.
14. Now go to the Course Content section and click My Course Placement. Use the rubric to determine your placement.
15. Log out of Blackboard, using the button on the top of your screen.