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Math Placement Test

The Math Placement Test is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who do not have college-level algebra with a transferable grade (C- or better) prior to course work at GGU. The exam is designed to place students into the appropriate starting point of the algebra sequence of classes.

Who needs to take the math placement test?

All undergraduate students with no transfer credit for any algebra courses.

Graduate students with no transfer credit for any algebra courses and a degree requirement of MATH 20 or MATH 30.

Upcoming Testing Blocks for Placement or Proficiency tests - San Francisco

*Please note that the math placement test is one hour. Math 20 and 30 proficiency tests are 2.5 hours long.

 Date  Time  Location 
Tuesday, August 24, 20102 - 5 pmSuite 4337
Thursday, August 26, 20103 - 6 pmSuite 4337
Saturday, August 28, 20102 - 3 pmroom TBA
Tuesday, August 31, 20104 - 7 pmSuite 4337
Thursday, September 2, 20103 - 6 pmSuite 4337
Tuesday, September 7, 20102:30 - 5 pmSuite 4337
Wednesday, September 22, 20102:30 - 5 pmSuite 4337
Thursday, October 14, 20102 - 4:30 pmSuite 4337
Tuesday, October 26, 201011 am - 1:30 pmrm 4225
Friday, November 12, 201012 - 2:30 pmSuite 4337

Additional PROFICIENCY TEST ONLY times are as follows:
 Date  Time  Location 
Saturday, August 28, 20102 - 4:30 pmroom 4225
Thursday, October 7, 201011 am - 1:30 pmrm 4225
Tuesday, November 16, 20102:30 - 5 pmSuite 4337

Scheduling a Math Placement or Proficiency Test

  • Please email us for more information or to register for a test in San Francisco. We may also be reached at 415-442-6565. Please bring a photo I.D. to the Undergraduate Programs suite, room 4337, at the San Francisco campus when you come in to take your test.
  • To take the test remotely, please first read CyberCampus' information on proctored exams. Once you have an approved proctor, please send your proctor's contact information to undergrad@ggu.edu and your planned test date and time. Undergraduate Programs will send your proctor instructions and your test.

Math Placement Test Information

  • The Placement test lasts 60 minutes, comprised of thirty multiple-choice questions covering basic algebra mechanics. Calculators may be used. No notes or other materials are allowed. There is no fee for the exam.
  • The results of the exam will determine a student's placement into either MATH 10, MATH 20, or MATH 30. Alternatively, students who do not wish to take the placement exam may register for MATH 10.
  • The Math Placement Test does NOT substitute for any math course and does NOT satisfy any math proficiency requirement
  • The best way to prepare is to take the Math Placement Practice Test

Math Proficiency Test Information

  • Math 20 and Math 30 proficiency tests may only be taken by graduate students.
  • The Math 20 Proficiency test lasts 2 1/2 hours, comprised of 30 multiple-choice questions. Calculators may be used. The exam is closed-book, closed-notes.
  • The best way to prepare is to take the Math 20 Proficiency Practice Test
  • The Math 30 Proficiency test lasts 2 1/2 hours, comprised of 30 multiple-choice questions. One 8 1/2 x 11" "cheat sheet" is allowed. Calculators may be used.
  • The best way to prepare is to take the Math 30 Proficiency Practice Test.

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