PERT

PERT

Computerized Placement Test

REVIEW BOOKLET FOR

MATHEMATICS

Valencia College Orlando, Florida

Prepared by Valencia College Math Department

Revised February 2015

Contents of this PERT Review Booklet:

General information ....................................................... 3 Study tips ................................................................... 4

Part 1: General Mathematics Section .............................. 5 Test for General Mathematics .................................... 6 Test answers ........................................................ 16 Tips on how to work missed questions on test ................. 17

Part 2: Developmental Math I ...................................... 28 Test for Developmental Math I ................................... 29 Test answers ........................................................ 32 Tips on how to work missed questions on test ................. 33 Information sheets on a variety of Dev. Math I topics ........ 42 Practice questions and answers from Dev. Math I ............. 47

Part 3: Developmental Math II ..................................... 51 Test for Developmental Math II .................................. 52 Test answers ......................................................... 56 Tips on how to work missed questions on test ................. 57 Information sheets on a variety of Dev. Math II topics ....... 69 Practice: Signed numbers, Equations, Graphing, Polynomials 74 Practice: Variety of topics with answers ......................... 83

Part 4: Intermediate Algebra ........................................ 88 Test for Intermediate Algebra .................................... 89 Test answers ......................................................... 94 Tips on how to work missed questions on test .................. 95

PERT information and math overview from McCann Associates .. 106

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PERT Review for Mathematics

This PERT Review was created to help students to review the major skills that are assessed on the PERT test in order to achieve the most accurate placement into a course of mathematics at Valencia College.

If you have not learned the subject matter covered in this booklet at an earlier time, it is unlikely that you will be able to learn it for the first time through this review.

No calculator will be allowed on the PERT test.

The PERT test does NOT have a time limit.

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Math Study Skills Tip Sheet

1. Read your textbook. Read your textbook before the topic is covered in class. Make notes on anything you do not understand, so you can get that cleared up during class. It is crucial to master one concept before going on to the next and to stay current with your reading. Read actively - read with paper and pencil in hand - work out examples yourself - highlight and take notes.

2. Set up a regular study time and place. Be aware of your best time of day to study. Study two hours for every hour you spend in class. Because most math classes are cumulative, it is better to study for a shorter amount of time more often, then to wait until the day before the test. Study math first if it is your most difficult subject. Study with others - you will learn different approaches to reaching solutions.

3. Be actively involved. Attend class regularly. Come to class with homework completed, if possible. Speak up when you have a question. Seek extra help, if necessary.

Tutors are available on all Valencia College Math Centers.

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Part 1

General Mathematics

All students entering Valencia College should review this section.

Some of this general mathematics material will be taught in the Developmental Math I course.

For any math class higher than Developmental Math I the instructor will assume their students know everything in this section.

NOTE: The PERT test will not specifically test anything in this section but questions on the test will assume you know your basics in order to answer some of the algebra questions.

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