ACCUPLACER - Math Test - Study Resources
The math section of the Accuplacer placement test will start students off in the Arithmetic section. If
students score a 55 or higher in the Arithmetic section they will automatically be prompted into the
Elementary Algebra section. Students who do not score a 55 or higher on the Arithmetic section will not
be prompted into the elementary algebra section. If you are not prompted into the Elementary Algebra
section your course placement will be determined using only your Arithmetic score(s).
Table of Contents:
Arithmetic Study Resources
Elementary Algebra Study Resources
Other Math Resources
Please Note: The resource links below are not part of or considered endorsed by PCC. Students may
not see all topics listed below, or may encounter questions not listed below on the Accuplacer
placement test because of the adaptive nature of the test.
Arithmetic –
This ACCUPLACER Arithmetic test has 17questions.
Topic Domains – The ACCUPLACER Arithmetic test has five topic domains. These five domains
will constitute the subject matter reflected in the questions on the placement test.
What 5 topic domains will I encounter in the Arithmetic test?
1.
Computations - Fractions
2.
Computations - Decimals
3.
Problems Involving Percent
4.
Estimating, Ordering, & Number Sense
5.
Word Problems and Applications
Use these domain keywords to aid in your preparation for the test.
Students may use search engines (i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.) to find study resources using the domain
topic keywords above.
Study Resources Links – Click on the links below to access study resources:
The Official ACCUPLACER Study Guide
Return to Table to Contents
Return to Table to Contents
Topic Domain 1 – Computations - Fractions
Fractions 101: Everything you need to know about Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
How do I find the fraction of a number?
Converting Fractions to Decimals
Topic Domain 2 – Computations - Decimals
Decimal Numbers 101: Everything you need to know about decimal numbers
Subtracting Decimals
Adding Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing Decimals
Converting Decimals to Fractions
Topic Domain 3 - Problems Involving Percent
The Meaning of Percent
Introduction to Percentages
Decimals, Fractions, & Percentages
Taking Percentages
Topic Domain 4 – Estimating, Ordering, & Number Sense
Introduction to Estimation
Estimation Tricks & Tips
Introduction to Ordering Numbers
Ordering Decimals
Compare and Order Fractions
Return to Table to Contents
Return to Table to Contents
Topic Domain 5 – Word Problems and Applications
Word Problems Involving Fractions
Word Problems Involving Decimals
Word Problems Involving Percentage
Elementary Algebra This ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra test has 12 questions.
Topic Domains – The ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra test has five topic domains. These five
domains will constitute the subject matter reflected in the questions on the placement test.
What 5 topic domains will I encounter in the Elementary Algebra test?
1.
Real Numbers
2.
Linear Equations, Inequalities & Systems
3.
Quadratic Expressions & Equations
4.
Algebraic Expressions & Equations - (other than linear & quadratic)
5.
Word Problems & Applications
Use these domain keywords to aid in your preparation for the test.
Students may use search engines (i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.) to find study resources using the domain
topic keywords above.
Study Resources Links – Click on the links below to access study resources:
The Official ACCUPLACER Study Guide
Topic Domain 1 – Real Numbers
What is a Real Number?
Adding Real Numbers
Subtracting Real Numbers
Multiplying & Dividing Real Numbers
Square Root of Real Numbers
Properties of Real Numbers – Basic Algebra
Topic Domain 2 – Linear Equations, Inequalities & Systems
Return to Table to Contents
Return to Table to Contents
Topic Domain 2 – Linear Equations, Inequalities & Systems Continued
Introduction to Linear Equations
Solving Linear Equations
Finding the X & Y Intercepts
Slope of a Straight Line
Graphing a Linear Equation
Introduction to Inequalities
Solving Inequalities
Graphing Inequalities
Systems of Equations
Systems of Inequalities
Topic Domain 3 – Quadratic Expressions & Equations
Introduction to Quadratic Equations
Solving by Factoring
Completing the Square
The Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Inequalities
Graphs of Quadratic Functions
Topic Domain 4 – Algebraic Expressions & Equations – (other than linear & quadratic)
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Topic Domain 5 – Word Problems & Applications
Adding Real Number Application
Rate Word Problems
Age Word Problems
Work Word Problems
Return to Table to Contents
Return to Table to Contents
Topic Domain 5 – Word Problems & Applications Continued
Coin Word Problems
Selling Multiple Items Word Problems
Sum of Digits Word Problems
Slope & Y-Intercept Application
Factoring Quadratic Equations Application
Other Math Resources MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE (MOOC) for INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA REVIEW (IAR)
Wake Technical Community has developed a Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC, for
Introductory Algebra Review (IAR), with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
While this course was not designed for the ACCUPLACER math tests, it may help students
enhance their math skills. This course is free and open to non-WTCC students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing
a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. Students can make use Khan Academy’s
extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and videos from any
computer with access to the web. This site offers conceptual videos and worked examples for
many mathematical subject areas.
Return to Table to Contents