Advising/Placement
In order to promote student success in mathematics, the Mathematics Division will make every effort to help place students at the appropriate level. As part of that commitment, the division has developed Entrance Exams and sample Entrance Exams for students to use to identify their correct placement. New students should take the mathematics portion of the COMPASS assessment to determine their math course placement.
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Math Advising Placement Sessions
Students that believe the COMPASS assessment does not accurately reflect their ability in mathematics may attend a MAP session. These sessions are conducted by Green River Community College Math faculty who will administer an Entrance Exam and consult with the student.
To view sample Entrance Exams, click on the following links:
MAPS testing dates for Summer Quarter 2008:
Tuesday, June 24th 2-3:30
Tuesday, July 22nd 2-3:30
Tuesday, August 12th 2-3:30
Thursday, September 18th 2-3:30
MAPS testing dates for Fall Quarter 2008:
Thursday, September 18th 2-3:30
Tuesday, September 23rd 2-3:30
Tuesday, November 18th 2-3:30
Monday, December 8th 1-2:30
(All MAP sessions are held in IVC 102 unless otherwise noted)
Preparing for MAPS
If you elect to take an entrance exam pleased be advised:
1) You are strongly
encouraged to study a Sample Entrance Exam before taking the actual
exam. Go to this link for samples:
http://www.instruction.greenriver.edu/Div-Math/Advising/default.htm
2) The Entrance Exam for a particular class can only be taken once.
3) You need to score 80% or higher to be placed into a class.
4) A calculator can be used on the exams, but please bring your own.