Mathematics Division

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.