Quantitative Support Services at the TLC can help students prepare for the math placement exam.
Types of Support Offered
Some of the ways in which we can assist include:
- Providing relevant resources
- Recommending a study plan
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses
- Reviewing particular concepts and one-on-one drop in tutoring
- Providing refresher workshops on select subjects (see our Workshops page, generally refresher workshops are at the beginning of the quarter)
- Discussing strategies for dealing with math anxiety
Please note that we do not advocate cramming for the placement exam. If you need extensive assistance and reviewing, we suggest that you try to take a class if that option is available to you.
How to Get the Most Out of Quantitative Support Services
To get the most out of your preparation for the placement exam, we recommend that you:
- Take a practice test before coming to the TLC
- Bring your practice test with you, along with any other study materials you might have
- Have a relatively clear idea of what you would like assistance with, or be ready to discuss a plan of action
Other Resources
Please visit the Office of Undergraduate Education’s webpage to read more about the placement exam and what to expect. Some other resources you might use include:
- The College Board’s sample exam
- Khan Academy – short videos with assessments
- Udacity.com – free online courses, including an introductory algebra and college algebra courses
- Tacoma Community College Review Guide – practice exam with solutions
- Paul's Online Math Notes - algebra notes with worked examples
- PatrickJMT Youtube Channel - short math videos
- Accuplacer Study App - web and smartphone apps with extensive review questions
- Academic Placement Testing Program - general and advanced practice problems
- Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project - computer exam with scores broken down by topic, created by the University of California and California State Universities
- ACT Compass basic and advanced exams- practice questions from the ACT Compass math placement test, similar to Accuplacer
- UMD sample exam - sample placement exam prepared by the University of Maryland math department
For special accommodations, please contact us at uwtteach@uw.edu.
