COMPASS Mathematics Test Information Page

At Waycross College, a score of 37 on the mathematics portion of the exam is required in order to exit. A calculator (scientific or graphing) is allowed. Students placed in learning support passing MATH0099 with a C or better will be eligible to take the COMPASS on Final Exam Day.
NOTE: Students earning a B or better in MATH0099 will have a second attempt to take the COMPASS exam if they fail on the first attempt.

The Algebra Placement Test comprises topics from three major mathematics curricular areas, as follows:

Curricular Area	Content Area	Percentage of Items
Elementary Algebra		57
	Substituting values into algebraic equations	7
	Setting up equations for given situations	7
	Basic operations with polynomials	7
	Factoring of polynomials	7
	Solving polynomial equations by factoring	3
	Formula manipulation and field axioms	2
	Linear equations in one variable	16
	Exponents and radicals	5
	Linear inequalities in one variable	1
Intermediate Algebra		15
	Rational expressions	7
	Exponents and radicals	5
	Systems of linear equations in two variables	2
	Quadratic formulas	<1
	Absolute value equations and inequalities	<1
Coordinate Geometry		27
	Linear equations in two variables	13
	Distance formulas in the plane	3
	Graphing conics (circle, parabola, etc.)	3
	Graphing parallel and perpendicular lines	2
	Graphing relations in the plane	4
	Graphing systems of equations and rational functions	1
	Midpoint Formula	<1

Need more practice? Go to the Floyd College Compass Info page for some wonderful resources on ALL parts of the COMPASS!

Need more? Check out your WebCT Vista classroom to see what your instructor has made available. Or, check out the links below for some additional math practice.

• A COMPASS testing book is available in the ASC and for sale in the bookstore. See your syllabus for details.
• Indiana State Practice Test and answers. (Note: This test includes items from the Pre-Algebra and College Algebra forms along with the Algebra form questions. The College Algebra questions are MUCH harder than anything you will see on the COMPASS. You are ONLY responsible for knowing the skills listed above.)
• Find help by topic areas at Math.com and at MathGoodies.com
• Take this test by KEMTP as a prep for the COMPASS. It also includes College Algebra skills. Again, look at the list of objectives above to see the skills you are REQUIRED to know.
• Need a quick review of algebra facts? Try Algebra Facts: Survival Guide to Basic Algebra.
• Have you found a site that you think might help others to review their algebra skills? Be sure to share it in class!!