College Algebra Placement Exam

Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Mississippi State University
Department Home Page The prerequisite for College Algebra at MSU is an ACT mathematics sub-score
of 20 or higher. Students who do not satisfy this requirement may register for
College Algebra if they score 70% or higher on the College Algebra Placement
Test.

The College Algebra Placement Test is a 30-question multiple-choice test of
basic and intermediate algebra. The 75-minute test will be given on-line in the
Math Domain, in Allen Hall, Room 111. There is no charge to take the exam.
The exam is offered during MSU pre-registration and at the beginning of each
term. For more information see the Test Dates page. In determining
the exam score, there is no penalty for guessing and no partial credit.

To be allowed to take the exam, students must bring a picture ID, a pencil,
and their NetID and password when reporting to take the test. For more
information on obtaining a NetID and password, see the MSU Information
Technology Services web site.
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For comments or suggestions, send e-mail to
Marjorie Crittenden, or Kim Walters.
Date modified: "Friday, March 18, 2005, 09:23 am CST"es