Frequently Asked Questions

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• All students seeking a degree or certificate
• Students intending to take mathematics courses at SFCC and have not achieved at least a 2.0 in a college level math course or a college intermediate algebra course in the last 3 years
• Reactivating or transfer students who have not completed college-level English composition and intermediate algebra
• Students who have test scores older than three years

• Students who have completed an assessment within the last three years
• Students who have received a 2.0 or higher in college-level English composition and college-level math or algebra course within the last three years
• Students who are not pursuing a degree or certificate and are not enrolling in math and/or English courses

• The COMPASS is a non-timed computer program that assesses proficiency in reading and writing.
• COMPASS is also used for placement into higher level mathematics courses (calculus). Students must first pass an MPT-G math test to be eligible to take the COMPASS math test
• You will take the entire test on the computer in our testing center

• The MPT-G is a timed, pencil-and-paper assessment for proficiency in college level math
• It is one hour and you are not allowed to use a calculator
• You may retest once in a 1 year period of time
• Additional fees are required for retesting

• The MMT (MyMath Test) is ideal for those students who have not had algebra in several years or are uncertain about their algebra proficiency
• The MMT is a timed computer test that will assess your placement in pre-college level algebra
• After completion of your first test you are eligible for a 16 week online tutorial/practice for retest and\or higher math placement options

• The COMPASS is a non-timed assessment; allow approximately 3 hours for test and post-test consultation
• The MPT-G is one hour. Please allow approximately 3 hours for test and post test consultation
• The MMT test is one hour

• Study guides and additional information are available here

• Make an appointment for your assessment.
• Pay the $20 fee at the cashier’s office in Building 17, Lower Concourse (next to Admissions). The $20.00 fee includes math and English testing
• Keep your receipt and bring it with you when you take the test.
• Go to Building 17, Room 140, which is located on the far west side of the building.

• A current Photo ID
• Testing Fee Receipt
• Student ID Number (SID)

• A calculator (where allowed)
• Pencils
• Paper

If you are uncertain or confused about which math assessment to take, please contact our office at (509)533-3004/(509) 533-3527, or email us at nsec@spokanefalls.edu.