Spring 2006

Successful completion of this exam is required before taking Math 171 - Structure of Number Systems. You make take this exam only once.

The exam is a six part diagnostic test of your math knowledge and skills.
Study packets are available as PDF files by clicking on any of the test areas below.

	Place Value
	Whole Numbers
	Integers and Exponents
	Fractions
	Decimals
	Percents
	in Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF)   For help downloading, go to:  http://www.keene.edu/download/

All 60 questions on the Math 171 Proficiency Exam are multiple choice.

To pass the exam and be eligible to register for Math 171 Structure of Number Systems, at least 8 out of 10 questions must be answered correctly (at least 80%) on each of the six topics listed above.

If you score below 80% on 3 or fewer of the topics, you will be given the opportunity to take quizzes on those topics. Each quiz contains 10 questions and you must answer at least 8 questions correctly to pass. Once you pass all the quizzes you need to, you will be eligible to register for Math 171 Structure of Number Systems.

If you score below 80% on 4 or more of the topics, you will need to take Math 071 Elementary Education Math Preparation, a non-credit course, which covers the material on the exam. Once you pass the course, you will be eligible to register for Math 171 Structure of Number Systems.

No calculators may be used on the exam.

Although there is no time limit on the exam, it usually takes about one hour to complete.

You will be notified of your results by mail or, if time permits, immediately after you finish the exam.

To schedule an exam, call Barbara Yardley at 358-2023.

If you have any questions, contact Eileen Phillips, Director of the Math Center, at 358-2387.

Sample Proficiency Exam and Answers.
It is in your best interest to complete this sample and seek help on any areas that you are weak in before you take the exam.