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Preparing for the RSCCD math placement tests
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How
can I prepare to take a math placement test?
MyMathTest
is a dynamic, interactive, on-line program you can use to
prepare for your college math placement test. By
taking a practice placement test on
MyMathTest,
you will become familiar with the types of problems you
might encounter on the college placement test. Based
on the results of your practice test,
MyMathTest
will create a study plan for you. As you follow your
study plan, you will work exercises in the topics you need
to review;
MyMathTest
provides worked examples and mini-tutorials to help you.
You may take the practice placement test as many times as
you want, until you feel ready to do your best on the actual
math placement test at your college!
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What does
this program cost?
A
student access code for
MyMathTest
costs $10 for up to 16 weeks of use. If you are
on financial aid,
you may be reimbursed for the $10 once you enroll at the
college.
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Will
MyMathTest
work on my computer?
The basic requirements for
MyMathTest
are:
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Internet connection: Cable/DSL, T1, or other high-speed for
multimedia content; 56k modem (minimum) for practice and
testing.
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Web browser: Internet Explorer 6 or 7 or Firefox 2/3 for
Windows; Safari 3.1(Recommended) or Firefox 2/3 for Mac OSX
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Operating system: Windows 2000, NT, XP, or Vista; Macintosh
OSX
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Memory: 64 MB RAM minimum.
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Monitor resolution: 800 x 600 or higher
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How
do I purchase an access code?
You need a credit card (or paypal account) and an email
address.
Go to
http://www.mymathtest.com/ and click on the Buy Now
button.
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After I
have an access code, what do I do?
XL0A-R1CO-201Y-2EV2
SAC access code: LIII & LIV -
XL0B-G1MG-701Y-8EW2
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valid email address
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Go to
http://www.mymathtest.com/ and click the Register button
under “First Time User”
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If
you have registered for other Pearson online products and
already have a login name and password, select Yes.
Boxes will appear for you to enter your login information.
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If
this is the first time you have registered for a Pearson
online product, select No.
Boxes will appear for you to enter your desired login name
and password. (You may want to use your email address
as your login name.) Your login name must be at
least 4 characters and cannot be the same as your password.
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If
you aren’t sure whether you have a Pearson account or not,
select Not Sure. Enter your email address and
click Search. If you have an account, your
login information will be sent to your email address within
a few moments. Change your selection to Yes,
and enter your login name and password as directed.
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On
the Account Information page, enter your first and last name
and email address. Re-type your email address to make sure
it is correct.
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In
the School Location section, select United States from the
School Country drop-down menu. Enter your school zip code
(noted above), and then select your school from the
drop-down list.
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Select a security question and answer to ensure the privacy
of your account. Click Next.
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When your registration process is complete you will see a
confirmation screen. This information will also be
emailed to you. Please be sure to save or print your
login name, password, and account information.
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Click
Log In Now and then click on
Enter
MyMathTest
to begin.
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After I
register with
MyMathTest
how do I
use it?
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You should see a page like this:
 
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At
the “Contact” pull down menu, choose MaryAnne Anthony
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At the “MyMathTest Program” pull down menu, choose the
practice tests you want to start with:
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If your last math class was Basic Mathematics,
Prealgebra, or Beginning Algebra (Algebra I), choose
Practice for LI & LII math placement tests.
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If your last math class was Intermediate Algebra
(Algebra II) or above, choose Practice for LIII & LIV
math placement tests.
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Click on “Enroll” at the lower right corner.
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Am I
ready to start now?
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MyMathTest
supports PC and Mac computers, using Internet Explorer,
Firefox, and Safari.
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The first time you use
MyMathTest
on your home computer, run the Browser Check. It will
detect and then help you install the plug-ins you need to
access the math exercises and multimedia content in your
MyMathTest
program. Follow the online instructions to complete
this process.
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NOTE:
The MyMathTest
software may already be installed on student lab computers at
your school. If you aren’t sure, check with your lab
administrator.
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After completing
the installation process and closing the wizard you will be on your program
home page.
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View the "How to Enter Answers" tour for information about
using math notation.
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Read the Announcements to help you choose the right test
level to begin your practice. After you have started, if you find that the
level you are working on is too easy or too hard for you, you can change
tests or programs. You can go back and forth among tests as much as you
want.
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Click on "Take a Test" and then make your choice
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After you do the Practice,
MyMathTest
will create a study plan for you!
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How do I
use my study plan?
Based
on the results of your Practice test
MyMathTest
will customize your study plan so you know what topics to begin
working on. Mastered topics will show a mastery hat
 and
those you need to practice will show a pencil
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The results of every practice test you take will update
your study plan.
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What
features of
MyMathTest
are available to help me?
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Click on Show Me What I Need to Study, and use the
pull down list to select from objectives where you need to
work practice exercises.
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Work as many exercises as you need to feel confident you
understand that objective. If you need help, use the
resources next to each exercise: Help me Solve This
(step by step help) and View an Example. Many
exercises will also include a brief Video and/or
Animation.
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Prove your mastery by successfully completing the test. Your
successful test results will change
to
in
your study plan.
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Continue working on practice tests and using your personal
study plan until you feel ready to take the college math
placement test!
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