Math Placement Exam Instructions

The Math Placement Exam is not a graded test. Instead it is used to place you in the appropriate level of math. Your score will automatically be sent to your adviser who will then help you to pick the right math courses when you're on campus for Summer Springboard. It is to your advantage to follow instructions and policies.

 

We expect you to complete the exam in one sitting. If you cannot finish the exam at one time we recommend you finish it within 24-36 hours.

 

Soliciting outside help with the exam can only hurt you if it results in your placement into math beyond your true ability.

 

You will need a pencil and paper, but calculators are not allowed.

 

Login

 

After clicking the Math Placement Exam link on the bottom of this page you will see the following login screen.

 

 

Enter your JMU e-ID and password and click the Login button.

 

If you receive an error message after clicking the Login button you have already taken the Math Placement Exam.

 

If you need assistance after receiving an error message contact General Education at gened@jmu.edu or (540) 568-2852.

 

Select Exam Parts

 

The Math Placement Exam consists of three parts. You must complete all three parts.

 

 

Click on part 1 to start taking the exam. Once you finish the first part, come back to this screen and continue with parts 2 and 3.

 

If you receive an error message when clicking on one of the parts, you probably have already completed it.

 

Complete Exam Parts

 

Once you started working on a part, select one of the answers for each question. Use the arrows at the lower right of the screen to navigate between the questions. You can skip questions and come back to answer them later.

 

 

 

Once you have answered all the questions, click the Submit button that appears on the last question's screen. You must click this button to submit your answers for evaluation.

 

After you have finished part 1 of the exam, continue with parts 2 and 3.

 

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