Adrian Mathesis
The greatest unsolved theorem in mathematics is why some people are better at it than others.
In H. Eves Return to Mathematical Circles, Boston: Prindle, Weber and Schmidt, 1988.
Prerequisite 205 Tests Checklists
Mathematics 205 Diagnostic Exam: Part 1
15 Questions
Passing Score: 12
Review the following concepts prior to testing. You will be allowed two attempts and then will be required to have a thirty-day waiting period and visit with your instructor.
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Order of operations with integers |
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Zero divided by a non-zero number |
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How placement of an exponent affects the answer |
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Adding fractions |
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Subtracting fractions |
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Multiplying fractions |
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Absolute value |
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Dividing fractions |
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Word problems involving arithmetic operations |
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Adding decimals |
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Subtracting decimals |
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Multiplying decimals |
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Dividing decimals |
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Decimals raised to powers |
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Dividing by zero |
Mathematics 205 Diagnostic Exam: Part 2
20 Questions
Passing Score: 14
Review the following concepts prior to testing. You will be allowed two attempts and then will be required to have a thirty-day waiting period and visit with your instructor.
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Simplify algebraic expressions |
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Solve linear equations using addition |
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Solve linear equations using multiplication |
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Solve linear equations using + and x |
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Solve linear equations involving fractions 5 |
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Solve linear equations involving decimals |
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Solve absolute value equations |
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Word problems involving ratios and percents |
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Integer exponents applied to algebraic fractions |
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Slope of a line |
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Exponents - product rule |
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Exponents - power rule |
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Reading graphs |
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Equations of lines |
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Factor polynomials |
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Common factors |
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Difference of squares |
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General trinomials |
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Add - subtract polynomials |
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Multiply polynomials |
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Solving linear inequalities |
Mathematics 205 Diagnostic Exam: Part 3
20 Questions
Passing Score: 14
Review the following concepts prior to testing. You will be allowed two attempts and then will be required to have a thirty-day waiting period and visit with your instructor.
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Find common denominators of algebraic fractions. |
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Simplify algebraic fractions |
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Add and subtract algebraic fractions |
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Multiply and divide algebraic fractions |
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Simplify complex fractions |
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Solve fractional equations |
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Evaluate functions. |
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Solve systems of equations. |
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Solve formulas for a given letter |
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Solve absolute value inequalities. |
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Simplify radicals. |
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Add and subtract radicals. |
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Multiply and divide radicals |
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Solve equations with radicals |
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Solve quadratic equations |
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Numerical sequences |
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Simplify rational exponents |
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Word problems with perimeter, area and geometric figures volume. |
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Other word problems |
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Find the domain of functions. |
