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.
Entrance Exams
Students who believe the COMPASS assessment does not
accurately reflect their ability in mathematics may take an Entrance Exam.
These exams were created by Green River Community College Math faculty
and may be taken in
the Assessment Center
located in the Zgolinski Welcome Center (ZWC).
The exams are online utilizing the
WAMAP
system. For more information about Entrance Exams and placement,
click here.
Sample Entrance Exams
Password required for
access: grccee
The website for the exams is at
WAMAP, click
here
to go to that website. To print out directions for accessing the
sample exams in WAMAP and tips for entering math expressions on the
computer, click here.
Preparing for Entrance
Exams
If you elect to take an entrance exam pleased be advised:
| 1) |
You are strongly encouraged to complete a Sample Entrance Exam before taking the actual
exam. Go to this link for online samples: WAMAP |
| 2) |
The Entrance Exam for a particular class can only be taken once.
|
| 3) | A score of 80% or higher is required for placement into
courses below the 100 level and a 75%-80% or higher is
required for placement in classes above the 100 level |
| 4) | A calculator may be used on the exams (except for Math 62). Please bring your own. |
Recent High School Graduates
Are you a recent graduate (transcripts are within one year) from Kent, Auburn, Tahoma, Enumclaw, Renton or Sumner High School? View our placement agreements with these districts based on your completed coursework...Kent HS graduates click here.....Tahoma HS graduates click here....Enumclaw HS graduates click here....Renton HS graduates click here...Sumner HS graduates click here...Auburn HS graduates click here.