Math Placement Test
About the Math Placement Test
The Math Placement Test is administered via Accuplacer, a computerized test, and proctored by staff from the Center for Academic Success & Tutoring (CAST). Math tests are only available in-person and students receive up to 1 hour to complete the test in one sitting. Students will answer 20 multiple-choice questions. The use of calculators is not permitted unless an accessibility accommodation was approved by the Disability Services Center (DSC) before the test date. Please contact the DSC for additional information on testing accommodations.
Prior to the test, students are strongly encouraged to view the General Placement Testing Information page for further information. Please be advised: there are three different Math tests available. At the start of the test, a background screening question will determine which single test will be administered based on the math course / math placement level needed at Farmingdale State College. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor or review their degree program requirements to ensure that they prepare for the correct test based on the math sequence needed. Once the test has been administered, it cannot be stopped or restarted, and re-takes are not permitted.
To prepare for Accuplacer, students may complete free Accuplacer sample questions (links are below).
- administered to students who are looking to enroll in College Algebra (MTH 116) or
below. This test determines if students need to enroll in MTH 015 (Elements of Algebra)
[MP1], or if they are able to enroll directly in MTH 116 (College Algebra) [MP2].
- : administered to students who are looking to enroll in MTH 117/129 (Pre-calculus)
or below. This test determines if students need to enroll in MTH 015 (Elements of
Algebra) [MP1], or if they are able to enroll directly in MTH 116 (College Algebra)
[MP2] or MTH 117/129 (Pre-calculus) [MP3].
- : administered to students who are looking to enroll in Calculus (MTH 130/150). This test determines if students need to enroll in MTH 015 (Elements of Algebra) [MP1], or if they are able to enroll directly in MTH 117/129 (Pre-calculus) [MP3] or MTH 130/150 (Calculus) [MP4].
Students who wish to use the built-in test accessibility features may view the .
How students are placed after the test:
| ACCUPLACER TEST & SCORE | FSC Math placement (MP) LEVEL | FSC MATH COURSES |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic Test, 262 or below | MP1 | MTH 015 |
| Arithmetic Test, 263 and above | MP2 | MTH 116 or below |
| QAS Test, 236 or below | MP1 | MTH 015 |
| QAS Test, 237 to 262 | MP2 | MTH 116 or below |
| QAS Test, 263 and above | MP3 | MTH 117/129 or below |
| AAF Test, 236 or below | MP1 | MTH 015 |
| AAF Test, 237 to 262 | MP3 | MTH 117/129 or below |
| AAF Test, 263 and above | MP4 | MTH 130/150 or below |
Upon test completion, students will be e-mailed a copy of their score with their math placement level. Students will then need to notify their academic advisor or academic department of their test result to determine proper course registration.
Register for a Math Placement Test!
Math Placement Testing
Math Placement Tests will be available starting in late March and will be offered through early August.
Prior to registering, it is strongly encouraged that students meet with their academic advisor or review their degree program requirements to ensure that they prepare for the correct test based on the math sequence needed. In addition, students should avail themselves of the sample test questions.
For general questions about the Math Placement Test / Accuplacer, please contact the Center for Academic Success & Tutoring.