Mathematics Placement Test Instructions (Spring 2017 version)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Zayed University
Mathematics Placement Test
The Mathematics Placement Test will help determine which course is most
appropriate for you. It is a 50-question multiple-choice test that includes topics you
studied in school. The questions include Arabic translations. You will have 80
minutes to finish the test. If you get a score of 34 or below, you need to register for
MTH 101. If your score 35 or above, you can register for COL 110.
You may only take this test once. This test is given at the end of the Fall and
Spring semester (before registration week) for ABP and POTB students, and during
the Orientation Week (August and January) for new students.
What do you need during the test?
You need your ZU ID with your student ID number, a pen or pencil, and a
calculator. You may not use the calculators on your cellphones, iPads, or laptops.
What will be on the test and how do you review for it?
The following topics are included in the test. You can go to www.khanacademy.org
to review for each topic. Sign up for an account and search for the following tutorials.
1. Percent, decimals, and fractions
Under SUBJECTS > MATH > ALGEBRA BASICS > FOUNDATIONS
2. Simplifying algebraic expressions
Under SUBJECTS > MATH > ALGEBRA BASICS > ALGEBRAIC
EXPRESSIONS
3. Solving linear equations
Under SUBJECTS > MATH > ALGEBRA BASICS > LINEAR
EQUATIONS
4. Measures of Central Tendency
Under SUBJECTS > MATH > PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS >
DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
5. Perimeter and Area
Under SUBJECTS > MATH > BASIC GEOMETRY > AREA AND
PERIMETER
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6. Analyze information from graphs
Under SUBJECTS > MATH > PRE-ALGEBRA > APPLYING
MATHEMATICAL REASONING
7. Exponents
Under SUBJECTS > MATH > ALGEBRA BASICS > FOUNDATIONS
Is there an available practice test?
If you would like to take a practice exam, go to www.deltamath.com and sign up for
an account. You have to enter this code and section: Teacher Code: 152816,
Section: A.
What will the test look like?
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
1. 3(2x+ 5y) + 3(x-y) equals:
a) 9x + 12y
b) 8x – 15y
c) 6x -3y
d) 9x + 18y
2. 2! ∗ 2! = a) 2!
c) 2!
b) 2!
d) 2!
3. The solution for the given equation is: 3x − 5 − 2x + 2 = 1
a) x = 8
b) x = 3
c) x = 9
d) x = 2
!
4. Convert the given fraction to percentage:
!"
a) 15
b) 3%
c) 15%
d) 20%
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25 20 15 10 5 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 -­‐5 5. One of the point of the given graph is
a) (3,5)
b) (4,10)
c) (5,5)
d) (6,12)
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