What math course should I take?
Q: Have you taken a Math Assessment Test?
If you are planning to take a Math course or a course with a Math prerequisite for your college program,
you may need to take a Math placement test. The purpose of the test is to place you into a course in which
you will have a good chance of being successful.
The Placement Wizard is designed to help you through the placement process. If you honestly respond to the
questions asked, you will have a better chance of ending up in the Math class that is best for you.
Who does NOT need to take a Math placement test?
- My college program does NOT require a MATH course or any other course with a MATH prerequisite.
(MATH courses are those taught by the math department and do not include courses with other prefixes
such as BUS 102 through BUS 112)
- I graduated from high school last spring and have a high school transcript that shows an A or B
in both semesters of high school Precalculus. (You must provide a high school transcript to verify your grades.)
- I have a placement score that is less than 3 years old.
Q: Do any of these statements describe you?
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You are NOT required to take a Math placement test.
- If you already have a placement score, take your score to the New Student Entry Center
(NSEC) in the Student
Union Building #17 in
Room 140 to find out what classes are associated with your score.
- If you don’t have a placement score continue on by answering the question below.
Q: If you graduated from high school last spring and you passed both semesters of high school Precalculus, did you get an A in both semesters**?
**You must have a high school transcript verifying your grades.
but I got an A and a B or two Bs.
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You will need to take a math placement test. SFCC offers you two choices for the placement test:
- My Math Test (MMT)
- Math Placement Test – General (MPT – G)
Which math placement test should I take?
- I struggle with fractions, decimals, or percentages.
- I feel like my algebra skills are not quite what they should be.
- I am concerned that I might not be ready for a college-level math class.
- It has been a long time since I have been in a math class and I am not sure how much I remember.
Q: Do any of these statements describe you?
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You can register for any of the MATH courses listed below. Click on the course number to view the course description.
MATH 141 MATH 151 MATH 221
MATH 142 MATH 201 MATH 107
MATH 148 MATH 208 *MATH 108
*(3 credits only)
If you have decided which course you want, you may registration now; or visit the New Student Entry Center for assistance.
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You can register for any of the MATH courses listed below. Click on the course number to view the course description.
MATH 141 MATH 201 MATH 107
MATH 142 MATH 208 *MATH 108
MATH 148 MATH 221
*(3 credits only)
If you have decided which course you want, you may registration now; or visit the New Student Entry Center for assistance.
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You should sign up at the New Student Entry Center (NSEC) Student
Union Building #17 in
Room 140 for the MMT (My Math Test).
The MMT is a 3-part timed test. You will be supplied with a simple calculator to use during the test. Once you sign up to take the test you are given a code that gives you access to study materials you can use before taking the test.
The results of the test are interpreted to give you an appropriate placement in:
MATH 90, MATH 93, MATH 94, or MATH 98
If you would like to see the types of problems that might appear of each part of the MMT simply click on the course numbers below. The numbers indicated what class you would be placed into if you score a 70% or higher on that part of the test.
MATH 93 MATH 94 MATH 98
Visit the New Student Entry Center and sign up for the MMT today!
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You should sign up at the New Student Entry Center (NSEC) Student
Union Building #17 in
Room 140 for the MPT-G (Math Placement Test – General).
The MPT-G is a one-hour timed multiple-choice test. It is intended to check your algebra and mathematical proficiency based on
the State of Washington’s College Readiness Standards (CRS). There are two websites on which you can find practice problems to
help you prepare for the MPT-G.
The results of the test are interpreted to give you placement into MATH 90 or into college-level math courses. The college-level
math courses into which your MPT-G score can place you are listed below. Click on the course number to view the course description.
MATH 107 MATH 201 MATH 208
MATH 221 *MATH 108
*(3 credits only)
Visit the New Student Entry Center and sign up for the MMT today!
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Q: Were you placed into MATH 90, MATH 93, MATH 94, or MATH 98?
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To see what types of questions you might see in each of these courses. Click on the course number to see sample questions that
might appear in the course.
MATH 90 MATH 93 MATH 94 MATH 98
Based on the sample content in the course, do you think you have been placed properly?
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You have been placed into a college-level math course. To view the course description for a class, click on any course number.
MATH 107 MATH 201 MATH 208
MATH 221 MATH 108*
*MATH 108 is a 3-credit course intended to strengthen the algebra background for students planning to take MATH 141 or higher. The 3 credits earned count toward graduation, but MATH 108 itself does NOT satisfy the 5-credit quantitative requirement for an AA degree.
Q: Are you interested in taking MATH 141 or higher?
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Register today for the math course that you are going to take!
If you are still not sure visit the New Student Entry Center for assistance.
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If you are dissatisfied with your math placement:
- If you feel that your placement is too low, it is possible to either retake the placement test to try to place higher.
- If you feel it is too high, you can request to drop back to a lower level math course.
Q: Are you dissatisfied with your math placement because you think the course will be too easy?
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In order to register for MATH 141 or higher you must take the COMPASS College Algebra Test and score high enough for placement into these courses.
Visit the New Student Entry Center and sign up for the COMPASS test today!
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If you feel your placement is too low, you can use your MMT materials to study and then retake the MMT a second time to try to improve your placement score.
To learn how to use your MMT code to help you study for your retake,
view the MMT tutorial.
There is no fee for the second attempt at the MMT if you take it within 16 weeks of your first placement test registration at the New Student Entry Center.
Visit the New Student Entry Center and sign up for for a new date to retake the MMT today!
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If you feel that you have been placed too high and would like to take a lower level math course, please complete and submit a
Drop Back Request Form.
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