Practice Packet for Math 071: Review of
Arithmetic
This practice packet contains:
 20 problems that cover all topics in Math 71
 Answers to all problems (p. 5)
 Instructions for using online Study Plan to brush up (p. 6)
Instructions:
 Take this as a test, without any help or any notes. This
should NOT be taken more than once. Instead, use your
incorrect answers to target specific areas in the online Study
Plan.
 Do all problems without a calculator. A calculator is not
allowed on Test A: Arithmetic
 Check your solutions after completing all problems (p. 5)
 If you scored 80% or higher, you should be prepared for
MyMathTest Test A: Arithmetic.
 If you scored below 80%, you can:
Use the online Study Plan (p. 6)
Attend a free brush-up workshop
Go to http://placement.highline.edu or call 206-592-3251 for more
information about taking the placement test or to find the schedule
for brush-up workshops.
DESCRIPTION OF MATH 071 - Review of Arithmetic
5 Credits
Students should speak with an advisor to decide whether to take
Math 071 or a comparable ABE course to improve their arithmetic
skills.
Designed for students needing to review the meaning of and
methods for calculating with fractions, decimals, ratios, percents,
and proportions. To earn credit for the course, students will have to
pass mastery tests in four areas: whole numbers, decimals,
fractions, and percents/proportions
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How to Use the Online Study Plan
You can access a free online Study Plan to brush up the math skills you have found that need
attention by going to https://mymathtest.highline.edu/ You will need an activated
MyHighline account (https://helpdesk.highline.edu/myHCC.php) in order to access practice
questions. It can take up to an hour to get the MyMathTest account activated, so please be
patient!
The chart on the next page shows which problems to practice in the Study Plan.
Once you are in MyMathTest, choose “Practice in the STUDY PLAN” on the left sidebar to
access the Study Plan Sections. Then choose the chapter you want. The screen shot shows
how to access Chapter 1.2 (Chapter 1, Section 2).
Click on the Chapter you want, selected the objective listed in the chart on the next page.
You can access practice problems, watch videos, and take short quizzes on the concepts. The
screen shot below shows the objectives for Chapter 1.2.
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Practice Packet
Problems M71
Related Study
Plan Sections
Section Objective
Whole numbers and decimals
1
1.4
Multiply by numbers having more than
one digit
2
1.3
Subtract, borrowing as necessary
3
4.3
Add or subtract decimals
4
4.4
Multiply decimals
5
4.4
Multiply decimals
6
9.6
Divide real numbers
7
1.5
Use short division
Order of operations with whole numbers and fractions
8
9.1
Use order of operations
9
9.1
Use order of operations
10
9.1
Use order of operations
11
9.1
Use order of operations
12
9.1
Use order of operations
13
1.7
Round numbers
14
4.1
Identify the digit with a given place
value
15
4.2
Round decimals in application
problems
Place value and rounding
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Fractions, decimals, percents
16
6.1
Write percents as decimals
17
6.2
Convert between fractions, decimals,
and percents
18
2.2
Convert between mixed numbers and
improper fractions
19
5.1
Write ratios in application problems.
20
5.3
Write ratios in lowest terms to
determine whether proportions are
true or false
Ratios and proportions
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