Math Placement Tests: Four Different Levels

There are four (4) different Math placement tests.

Arithmetic

Elementary Algebra

College-Level Math

Calculus Readiness

Take sample math tests to determine which placement test is

best for you.

View Math Course Sequence & Prerequisites

Answer sample test questions for each math test listed above.

See which sample test result matches your highest skill level.

What you can do if you've taken math placement tests or

completed math prerequisite courses at other colleges.
1. Students who have completed math course work (grade "C" or better) at another
college or have received a score of 3 or higher on College Board AP Calculus
exams should submit a copy of their transcript or AP exam report for
review along with the Prerequisite Clearance Request Form. Students can check
articulation on www.assist.org
2. Students who completed prerequisite courses at Foothill should submit
the Prerequisite Clearance Request Form. They do not need to attach a
transcript.
3. Students who completed Placement testing at Foothill should should contact
De Anza Assessment Center prior to registration to determine placement and
course eligibility.
4. Students who have taken College Board "ACCUPLACER" math
testing at another college can have their previous college provide Accuplacer
test scores to De Anza Assessment Center Supervisor
at flectcherstephen@fhda.edu for placement review.

5. De Anza does not use math placement test scores from other colleges for
placement into Calculus.

Schedule Your Math Placement Test Appointment

All math tests are provided by appointment.

You may test on a stand-by basis if seats are available, but appointments are
recommended.

Calculators are not permitted during ANY math placement test.

Students must bring a photo ID and know De Anza 8-digit Student ID.

Prepare for your math placement exam. Get placed in the

correct math class!

Sample tests also determine how much review and preparation you'll need
before taking your math placement test.

Students who do not prepare for math testing usually score 1 to 2 levels below
their last math course.

Retesting is limited. See current retest policies.

Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra (computerized) Tests

Tests are untimed multiple choice format.

Arithmetic Test clears students for entry into Math 210 or 212 depending on
score.

Elementary Algebra Test clears students for entry into Math 212, 114
depending on score.

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See test dates and times.

COLLEGE-LEVEL MATH (COMPUTERIZED) TEST

Chem 50 Requires Math 114

Test is untimed multiple choice format.

Students who receive qualifying scores on the college-level Math test place
into Math 10 (Statistics), 11 (Finite), 44 (Contemporary Math), 46 (Math for
Elementary Education), 41(Precalculus 1), or 42 (Precalculus 2)

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See test dates and times.

CALCULUS READINESS TEST: (COMPUTERIZED)

This is an untimed test for entry into Math 43 (Pre-Calculus 3), and Calculus
Math 1A.

Test covers trigonometry and pre-calculus skills.

Review Calculus sample questions (PDF).

See test dates and times.