Math Placement Test: WAMAP
Knowing which math course you need for the degree you are seeking at Highline will allow you to take the most informed steps toward math placement. Depending on your degree, a specific math course may be required. Click HERE to see the math courses offered at Highline.
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Math 107: Math in Society
Math 111: College Algebra
Math 141 and beyond: STEM Pathways
Math 146: Statistics
Math 181: Geometry for K-8 teachers
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WAMAP is computerized, requiring only very basic computer skills, such as the use of a mouse.
There is no time limit. You will first need to create an account in WAMAP to practice, prepare and take a math test. Click here for sign-up and online practice instructions.
All students can choose whether to start in Test 1 or Test 2. You cannot use a calculator for Test 1. Based on recent math experience some students are able to start in Test 3. An Entry Advisor can help to determine if you meet the requirements for starting with Test 3.
There are 4 tests altogether, although most students only need to take one test, sometimes 2. Your program of study will determine which math courses are needed and which test(s) you will take.
Students can retake WAMAP twice per quarter. For retake purposes, we define quarters to be: The week after the end of one quarter through finals week of the next quarter.
Attend a free brush-up workshop. We strongly recommend attending a workshop, either before you take the math placement test or after. We find that two-thirds of students who attend, place into a higher math level when the retake the test. Save yourself time and money. Students can retake WAMAP twice per quarter. For retake purposes, we define quarters to be: The week after the end of one quarter through finals week of the next quarter.
Determine which math course is right for you by doing a self-assessment/practice test with WAMAP before you test. Click here for online practice instructions.
The practice packets listed below should NOT be taken more than once. Instead, use them to target specific areas that need further work and access more practice questions online with WAMAP.
Test 1 Practice Packet (Math 81 topics) Test 2 Practice Packet (Math 091 topics) Test 3 Practice Packet (Math 098,141 topics) Test 4 Practice Packet (Math 142 topics)
Testing is available for drop-in at Highline College, no appointment is necessary. You will need to first create an account in WAMAP to practice, prepare, and take a math test. Please bring your picture ID to the Entry Advising in Building 6 when you are ready to take the test. View our available testing hours.
WAMAP can be taken remotely. Please email entryadvising@highline.edu to schedule this assessment.
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