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ACCUPLACER Math Tests

There are three ACCUPLACER Math Skills tests:

Arithmetic
Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)
Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)

ACCUPLACER: Inside the Test

Arithmetic

ACCUPLACER Arithmetic focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. The following knowledge and skills categories are assessed:

Whole Number Operations
Fraction Operations
Decimal Operations
Percent
Number Comparisons and Equivalents

ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Sample Questions

Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)

ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) assesses the following knowledge and skills:

Rational numbers
Ratio and Proportional Relationships
Exponents
Algebraic Expressions
Linear Equations
Linear Applications and Graphs
Probability Sets
Descriptive Statistics
Geometry Concepts

ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Sample Questions

Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)

ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) assesses the following knowledge and skills:

Linear Equations
Linear Applications and Graphs
Factoring
Quadratics
Functions
Radical and Rational Equations
Polynomial Equations
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Trigonometry

ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions Sample Questions

Practice Tests and Study Guides

ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App
This free app features practice tests in each test subject. It is accessible from most devices with internet access, and will help you become familiar with the content and format of the ACCUPLACER test questions. Create an account using any email address. Includes “Learn as you go” tests with explanations of the correct or incorrect responses as well as sample tests similar to the real thing, so you’ll know ahead of time what your experience will be like on test day.

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Math E-Books

Algebra II
ISBN: 9780764563713
Kohn, E., Herzog, D. A., & Cliffs Notes, I. (2001). CliffsQuickReview Algebra II. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
.PDF full text, avaialble for download.
Geometry
ISBN: 9780764563805
Kohn, E., & Cliffs Notes, I. (2001). CliffsQuickReview Geometry. Cliffs Notes.
.PDF full text, avaialble for download.
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra
ISBN: 9780764563744
Bobrow, J., & Cliffs Notes, I. (2001). CliffsQuickReview Basic Math and Pre-algebra. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
.PDF full text available for download.
Trigonometry
ISBN: 9780764563898
David A Kay. (2001). CliffsQuickReview Trigonometry. Cliffs Notes.
.PDF full text available for download.

Math Study Websites

MathHelp.com
Practice course for ACCUPLACER on the PurpleMath website.
Purplemath
Free Math Help
Khan Academy