Before and During the
TSI Assessment and Accuplacer Test
Introduction
If this is your first visit to our website, please read the disclaimer.
Unless
otherwise noted, these tips can apply to taking the math part of either
the TSI Assessment or Accuplacer test.
The Grueling Days Leading up to the Test
I know it is not glamorous, exciting or quick, but I found that most of the students that I have worked with who have gone on to pass math tests worked through math problems, asking questions about them as they arose.
The more different types of questions you look at the more comfortable and familiar you will get with working with the various types of questions. So when it gets to the real deal you will be ready to go full steam ahead!!!
If you haven't done so already, check out our Math Help page. This page will link you to math tutorials that will cover concepts you need to know for the test.
This will help you become familiar with the different types of questions that will come your way on the test.
It will also help you get used to the directions that you will
see on the test, which can help you save time when you take it.
If you haven't done so already, take the practice TSI Assessment.
The Moment of Truth: Test Day Part I, "AKA The Mom Knows Best Segment"
Chances are you will be taking the test over several hours. The last thing you need is your stomach howling at you while you are trying to remember a formula.
I know that when I'm hungry I can forget my own name :-).
The Moment of Truth: Test Day Part II, "Tips to Help You through the Test"
(Even if you aren't scared to take a math test, it is probably a good idea to remember to breathe. I wouldn't want you to pass out during the test.)
If you do not know the answer to the question, take an educated guess and go on.
Chances are you will not make the same arithmetic mistakes twice in a row.
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in this website. However, it will definitely help you to better
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