Entrance test scores needed for placement into Math 101, Math 130, or Math 164 are
If a student does not have one of these scores they must take the Compass Test. If they do not achieve passing scores on the Compass, they will be placed in a University Math Center developmental course. Passing Compass Test score is:
Please note: Students wishing to circumvent the developmental courses (Math 100) will only be allowed two tries at the Compass test at CWU before they must enroll in a 100 level class. Compass tests taken at other valid locations and transferred back to CWU are not limited.
The Compass Test is administered to determine if a student is eligible for the basic university level math courses. By passing this test with a score of 50 or above (the test level is pre-algebra) a student is eligible for Math 101, 164 or 130. Passing this test is also the measure of eligibility into the sub-university level course Intermediate Algebra, Math 100C, which if successful (C or better), is one way to become eligible for Pre-Calculus, Math 153. If a student does not have suitable SAT or ACT test scores to enroll in Math 101, 164 or 130, passing this test will make them eligible. Those students unsuccessful at the Compass Math Test should enroll in a Math 100A or Math 100B course.
The Math Placement Test, on the other hand, is testing math skill levels in order to place a student into the appropriate upper level math courses such as 153, 154 (Pre-Calculus) and 172 (Calculus).
Test information from CWU Testing Services
Practice problems for the intermediate and advanced forms of the Math Placement Test can be found at: http://www.washington.edu/oea/services/testing_center/aptp/practice.html
