Accuplacer Math Test Concepts

Christina Hunt, a math instructor at Stark State, introduces the Accuplacer math sections, which include Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics, as well as Advanced Algebra and Functions. The video provides examples and problem-solving techniques for each section, emphasizing the importance of scoring well to avoid remedial courses. Resources for test preparation, such as Accuplacer's website and Khan Academy, are recommended.

What are the two main sections of the Accuplacer Math Test?

• Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics; Advanced Algebra and Functions

• Algebra; Geometry

• Statistics; Calculus

• Basic Math; Advanced Math

Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics section?

• Trigonometry

• Rational numbers

• Linear equations

• Probability

When simplifying fractions, what happens when you have two negative signs?

• They turn into zero

• They remain as two negatives

• They cancel each other out to make a positive

• They add up to make a larger negative

How do you calculate the population mean?

• Add all values and divide by the number of items

• Subtract all values and divide by the number of items

• Divide all values and multiply by the number of items

• Multiply all values and divide by the number of items

What is the first step in finding the y-coordinate of the intersection point of two lines?

• Add the equations together

• Multiply the equations

• Divide the equations

• Substitute the x-value into one of the equations

Which topic is NOT part of the Advanced Algebra and Functions section?

• Basic arithmetic

• Trigonometry

• Logarithms

• Quadratics

What is the result of multiplying x by x squared?

• x squared

• x cubed

• 2x

• x to the fourth

In the function g(x) = 3(x + 8), what is g(12)?

• 72

• 60

• 36

• 48

What is the result of foiling (x - 4)(x + 2)?

• x squared - 2x + 8

• x squared + 2x - 8

• x squared - 6x + 8

• x squared - 2x - 8

Which value satisfies the equation x^2 + 5x - 9 = 5?

• 2

• -7

• -2

• 7