Presentation is available for Math Preparation for Math COMPASS test

1. Math Testing

2. Do you need Math?
 Yes:
 If you plan to get ANY type of degree from
Shoreline
 If you plan to transfer to a 4 year university
 No:
 If you took a college level math class at a US
college or university—see an advisor
 If you are only taking ESL at Shoreline

3. Math Placement
 Many times math scores will be too low.
 Not everyone will re-take the test.
 After retaking the test, if you are still not
satisfied, you can talk with a Math Instructor.

4. Math Classes
 Insert math chart
here

5. Taking the test
 “Demographic” questions
 Multiple choice
 Computerized
 Adaptive

6. Demographic Information
Screens
 Student number, address, major, race,
etc.
 One page of instructions
 Mouse practice (SKIP!)

7. Practice
 Testing Center information including math practice!
 http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html
 COMPASS Practice tests
 http://www.act.org/compass/tests/math.html
 Numerical Skills
 http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/numerical.pdf
 College Algebra
 http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/geometry.pdf
 Math Review by Topic
 http://shoreline.edu/math/Math_Review_and_Practice.htm
 Math Handout Sheets
 http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html

8. Calculator
 You may borrow a calculator (not scientific)
OR
 Use the scientific calculator on the computer. If
you have questions raise your hand!
 You may not use your own calculator
 No dictionaries allowed of any kind!

9. Next
 Pay $17.00 at the Cashier
 Schedule the test online:
 http://www.shoreline.edu/TCAppointments/
 Take the test in the Testing Center, 5100
After the test:
 Schedule an appointment with an advisor online
to make an academic plan:
 http://www.international.shoreline.edu/curr_appt.html

10. Good luck!