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Math Placement

Math Placement at Highline

Find the Best Math Class for You!Choosing the right math class is important as you start your college journey. Here are the various ways to receive placement in math. 

  1. Option 1

    I have a diploma or transcript:

    • GED®
    • U.S. High School Transcript
    • U.S. College Transcript
    • International Transcript

    Submit a copy of your GED® or Transcript to Entry Advising so that you get credit in our system for your achievement.

  2. Option 2

    I have a U.S. national test score:

    • IB/AB Test
    • SAT/ACT Test
    • Smarter Balance Test

    Submit a copy of your test score to Entry Advising so that you get credit in our system for your achievement.

  3. Option 3

    I am unsure, don’t have any of these, or I just want placement fast.

    Informed Math Placement is a short survey you can take right away to help place you into the right math class. It only takes about 20 minutes.

    Informed Math Placement

    This survey can place you into the following math classes:

    MATH 81, MATH 91, MATH 98, MATH& 107, MATH 111, MATH& 146, MATHP 107, MATHP 111, MATHP 146, or MATHP 141

  4. Option 4

    Entry Advising suggests I take the Placement Test.

    If Entry Advising recommends WAMAP placement test, we suggest preparing for these tests. Learn how to prepare for the WAMAP and utilize their practice tests. Contact Entry Advising to take this placement test.

  5. Option 5

    I'm confused. Meet with Entry Advising, and they can assist you in selecting the correct option.

 

Math Placement Test Preparation

Prepare for WAMAP Math Placement Test

We recommend preparing for this test by accessing the practice tests and attending a Brush-up Workshop.

We strongly encourage you to prepare before you take a test to ensure that you receive the accurate course placement. You do not want to waste time and money in a course you do not need, or get into a course that is too difficult for you. We recommend taking this test once and using the information to go deeper into the content areas that need further review.

For the math placement test, you can choose to start with either Test 1 or Test 2. Some students may be eligible to begin with Test 3.  We suggest starting with the highest-level test that includes content you are already familiar with. Follow the directions below to begin practicing.

  1. Open WAMAP in Chrome browser.
  2. Login using your Canvas account username and password
  3. If you have not taken a WAMAP test before, register as a new student.
    • Use your Canvas account username and password
    • Enter the following:
      • Course ID: 28786 Enrollment Key: 2022

Algebra Basics

  • Operation with Fractions 
  • Operation with sign numbers
  • Order of Operations
  • Substituting values into algebraic expressions
  • Basic Operations with Polynomials
  • Solving linear equations in one variable

Algebra Core

  • Evaluating Functions
  • Linear Equation in two variables/Linear Functions
  • Linear inequalities and interval notation
  • Quadratic equations and functions
  • Solve systems of equations
  • Operations with polynomials
  • Rules of Exponents 

Algebra STEM

  • Factoring
  • Completing the square
  • Simplifying rational expressions
  • Simplifying expressions with radicals/fractional exponents
  • Simplifying logarithmic expressions using Laws of Logarithms
  • Solving quadratic equations
  • Solving rational equations
  • Solving radical equations
  • Solving exponential equations
  • Solving logarithmic equations
  • Properties of quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic
    functions (evaluating, domain,...)
  • Algebra of functions
  • Composition of functions
  • Inverse functions

Trigonometry

  • Evaluating trigonometric expressions
  • Right triangle trigonometry
  • Properties of trigonometric functions (domain, amplitude, period,…) and their inverses
  • Simplifying trigonometric expressions using identities
  • Solving trigonometric equations

 

 Math Pathways

What math course do I need?

Knowing which math course you need for the degree you are seeking at Highline will allow you to take the most informed steps toward math placement. 

Learn more about Math Pathways

Disability Accommodations

If you have a disability that requires special accommodations, contact Access Services at (206) 592-3857 or access@highline.edu.

Questions?

Contact Entry Advising for assistance. Entry Advising is located in the Upper lobby of Building 6, or call (206) 592-3620 or email entryadvising@highline.edu.

 

Questions about Placement?

Visit Entry Advising for answers to your Math and English Placement questions.

Questions? Contact Us.

Entry Advising
entryadvising@highline.edu
(206) 592-3620
Upper lobby of Building 6

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