The ACCUPLACER math sections are each scored on a scale of 120–180. Learn more about your ACCUPLACER math score and take the first step towards improving your score today.
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This page provides a breakdown of the score ranges for the three ACCUPLACER math assessments. Use the quick links below to navigate the page.
Your ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score places you in one of five skills groups:
20-37
38-64
65-92
93-109
110
Low Arithmetic Skills
Minimal Arithmetic Skills
Basic Arithmetic Skills
Sufficient Arithmetic Skills
Substantial Arithmetic Skills
For a greater breakdown of the skill groups, you must either be able to apply or have mastered the skills listed in each category below.
Low Arithmetic Skills
Students can perform the following tasks:
Calculate an average, given integer values
Identify data represented by simple graphs
Make conversions between fractions, decimals, and percents
Perform the basic arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers
Estimate products and squares of decimals, and square roots of whole numbers and decimals
Divide whole numbers by decimals and fractions
Solve simple word problems involving fractions, ratio, percent increase and decrease, and area
Solve simple percent problems of the form p% of q = ? and ?% of q = r
Minimal Arithmetic Skills
Students have mastered the skills in the Low Arithmetic score group. Students are able to do the following:
Find equivalent forms of fractions
Estimate calculations involving fractions
Basic Arithmetic Skills
Students have mastered the skills in the Minimal Arithmetic and Low Arithmetic score groups. Students are able to perform the following tasks:
Solve word problems involving the manipulation of units of measurement
Solve complex word problems involving percent, average, and proportional reasoning
Find the square root of decimal numbers
Solve simple number sentences involving a variable
Sufficient Arithmetic Skills
Students have mastered the skills in the Basic Arithmetic, Minimal Arithmetic, and Low Arithmetic score groups. Students can apply learned knowledge and solve problems from all skills groups with ease.
Substantial Arithmetic Skills
Students who have mastered all skills groups and consistently deliver high scores in all tests may receive a score that places them in the Substantial Arithmetic Skills group.
The elementary algebra portion of the ACCUPLACER exam consists of 12 questions that determine your knowledge in three areas of elementary algebra:
integers and rationals
algebraic expressions
equations, inequalities, and word problems
20-43
44-81
82-108
109
Minimal Elementary Algebra Skills
Basic Elementary Algebra Skills
Sufficient Elementary Algebra Skills
Substantial Elementary Algebra Skills
For a more substantial break down of the score groups, read below to learn about the skills that students must master or at least be able to apply.
Minimal Elementary Algebra Skills
Students can perform the following tasks:
Perform operations with signed numbers
Combine like terms
Multiply binomials
Evaluate algebraic expressions
Add radicals
Add algebraic fractions
Factor the difference of squares
Square binomials
Solve linear equations with integer coefficients
Factor quadratic expressions
Basic Elementary Algebra Skills
Students have mastered the Minimal Algebra score group skillset and can complete the following tasks:
Solve linear equations with integer coefficients
Simplify algebraic expressions
Solve quadratic equations
Sufficient Elementary Algebra Skills
Students have mastered the skill sets for both the Minimal Algebra and Basic Algebra score groups, and can perform the following tasks:
Simplify algebraic expressions
Factor quadratic expressions where a=1
Solve linear equations with fractional and literal coefficients, and linear inequalities with integer coefficients
Solve systems of equations
Identify graphical properties of equations and inequalities
Substantial Elementary Algebra Skills
Students who have mastered all score group skill sets for Elementary Algebra and can consistently apply learned knowledge and perform well in ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra testing may score within the Substantial Elementary Algebra Skills score group.
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The Elementary Algebra section of the ACCUPLACER exam consists of 20 questions which determine your knowledge in six areas:
algebraic operations
solutions of equations and inequalities
coordinate geometry
applications and other algebra topics
functions
trigonometry
20-39
40-62
63-85
86-102
103
Low College-Level Math Skills
Minimal College-Level Math Skills
Basic College-Level Math Skills
Sufficient College-Level Math Skills
Substantial College-Level Math Skills
Students must be able to apply or in some cases master a particular set of skills. For a more substantial break down of the score groups, read below to learn about the skills that students must master or at least be able to apply.
Low College-Level Math Skills
Students can complete the following tasks:
Identify common factors
Factor binomials and trinomials
Manipulate factors to simplify complex fractions
Simplify and perform arithmetic operations with rational expressions, including complex fractions
Work with algebraic expressions involving real number exponents
Factor polynomial expressions
Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities
Solve quadratic equations by factoring
Solve absolute value equations
Graph simple parabolas
Determine the value of a function for a specific number in the domain
Determine the value of the composition of two functions
Understand basic geometry and trigonometry
Minimal College-Level Math Skills
Students have mastered the Low College-Level Math skill set and can perform the following tasks:
Evaluate and simplify expressions involving functional notation, including composition of functions
Students have mastered the Low College-Level Math and Minimal College-Level Math skill sets, and can complete the following tasks:
Perform algebraic operations and solve equations with complex numbers
Solve right-triangle problems
Understand trigonometric functions and their inverses
Solve trigonometric equations
Manipulate trigonometric identities
Understand the relationship between exponents and logarithms
Understand the rules that govern the manipulation of exponents and logarithms
Recognize graphic properties of functions such as absolute value, quadratic, and logarithmic
Sufficient College-Level Math Skills
Students have mastered the Low College-Level Math, Minimal College-Level Math, and Basic College-Level Math skill sets.
Substantial College-Level Math Skills
Students who have mastered all the skill sets for the College-Level Math scoring groups and who deliver strong performances during testing sessions may achieve a score that places them in the Substantial College-Level Math Skills score group.
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