Welcome to the Guided Self Placement tool for Pierce College District in Washington state. This tool will help you determine the best math class for you to start with at Pierce College. We want to help you avoid taking a bunch of unneeded classes, but also want to ensure you take a class that you are ready for. To get the best guidance, answer all questions honestly.
Please note the Self Placement tool can only place into entry-level math courses. If you know you need and are ready for a higher course (Precalulus 2 or above), you don't need to complete the Self Placement and instead should proceed directly to a student success coach for assistance.
Pierce College also accepts these measures for placement. Please see an advisor for help in using these measures.
We can make the best recommendations if you know what math course you will need. If you're not sure, visit the Pierce pathways website and explore the pathways. Once you find the degree or certificate you're interested in, view the Course Map for that program and look at what math course it recommends.
Which best describes your career pathway?
What is the first math class you will need for your degree / program?
Let's start by looking at what you took in High School (secondary school).
What is the last high school math class that you finished with a D (1.0) or better, or will complete before starting at Pierce? If you're not sure, click on the Examples for each course until you find the highest course with questions that look familiar.
What grade did you receive (or expect to receive) in the class?
How long ago did you take that class?
Have you finished any math classes in college yet, with a 1.0 (D) or better?
Now let's look at your college coursework.
What is the last college math class that you finished with a D (1.0) or better?
What grade did you receive in the class?
How long ago did you take that class?
Based on the previous math you've done, we have an idea what class is right for you. To refine and double-check that, we'd like you to look at some math questions and rate your confidence in your ability to solve each of these problems. Please rate as:
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To further refine, we'd like you to look at some more math questions and rate your confidence in your ability to solve each of these problems. Please rate as:
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Depending on your specific needs, you could take any of these courses with a corequisite: Math 98 (Intermediate Algebra for Precalculus), Math& 107 (Math in Society), Math& 146 (Statistics), Math& 131 (Math for Elementary Educators), or Math 111 (Math for Early Childhood Education).
Depending on your specific needs, you could take any of these courses with a corequisite: Math& 141 (Precalculus 1), Math 147 (Business Precalculus), Math& 107 (Math in Society), Math& 146 (Statistics), Math& 131 (Math for Elementary Educators), or Math 111 (Math for Early Childhood Education).
Depending on your specific needs, you could take any of these courses: Math& 107 (Math in Society), Math& 146 (Statistics), Math& 131 (Math for Elementary Educators), or Math 111 (Math for Early Childhood Education); or these courses with a corequisite: Math& 141 (Precalculus 1), Math 147 (Business Precalculus).
Depending on your specific needs, you could take any of these courses: Math& 141 (Precalculus 1), Math 147 (Business Precalculus), Math& 107 (Math in Society), Math& 146 (Statistics), Math& 131 (Math for Elementary Educators), or Math 111 (Math for Early Childhood Education).
Depending on your specific needs, you could take any of these courses: , Math 147 (Business Precalculus), Math& 107 (Math in Society), Math& 146 (Statistics), Math& 131 (Math for Elementary Educators), or Math 111 (Math for Early Childhood Education).
Your first math class should probably be Math 98 with corequisite.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you may lack some confidence with arithmetic questions. Arithmetic is pretty important in 98, and it's especially important that you know your times tables. It would be a good idea to review arithmetic before taking Math 98. If you feel really weak on arithmetic, you could consider taking Math 88, Prep for Intermediate Algebra & College Math, which reviews arithmetic and algebra.
Your first math class should probably be Math 98 with corequisite, Math& 107 with corequisite, Math& 146 with corequisite, Math& 131 with corequisite, or Math 111 with corequisite.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you may lack some confidence with arithmetic questions. Arithmetic is pretty important in 98, and it's especially important that you know your times tables. It would be a good idea to review arithmetic before taking Math 98. For 107, 146, 131, and 111, the corequisite will review the arithmetic skills needed for the class, and most teachers will allow the use of calculators. If you feel really weak on arithmetic, you could consider taking Math 88, Prep for Intermediate Algebra & College Math, which reviews arithmetic and algebra.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 107, possibly with corequisite.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 107 with corequisite.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you may lack some confidence with arithmetic questions. The corequisite will review the arithmetic skills needed for the class, and most teachers will allow the use of calculators. You may want to review your arithmetic before taking this class. If you feel really weak on arithmetic, you could consider taking Math 88, Prep for Intermediate Algebra & College Math, which reviews arithmetic and algebra.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 146, possibly with corequisite.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 146 with corequisite.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you may lack some confidence with arithmetic questions. The corequisite will review the arithmetic skills needed for the class, and most teachers will allow the use of calculators. You may want to review your arithmetic before taking this class. If you feel really weak on arithmetic, you could consider taking Math 88, Prep for Intermediate Algebra & College Math, which reviews arithmetic and algebra.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 131 or Math 111, possibly with corequisite, whichever is appropriate for your degree.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 131 with corequisite or Math 111 with corequisite, whichever is appropriate for your degree.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you may lack some confidence with arithmetic questions. The course and corequisite will review the arithmetic skills needed for the class using elementary education approaches. You may want to review your arithmetic before taking this class. If you feel really weak on arithmetic, you could consider taking Math 88, Prep for Intermediate Algebra & College Math, which reviews arithmetic and algebra.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 107, Math& 146, Math& 131, or Math 111.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 107 with corequisite, Math& 146 with corequisite, Math& 131 with corequisite, Math 111 with corequisite, or Math 98 with corequisite.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you may lack some confidence with arithmetic questions. The corequisite will review the arithmetic skills needed for the class, and most teachers will allow the use of calculators. You may want to review your arithmetic before taking this class. If you feel really weak on arithmetic, you could consider taking Math 88, Prep for Intermediate Algebra & College Math, which reviews arithmetic and algebra.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 141, possibly with corequisite.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 141 with corequisite.
Your first math class should probably be Math 147, possibly with corequisite.
You should take Math 147 with corequisite. If this course is not available, you can take Math 98 then take Math 147 without corequisite, or you can take Math& 141 with corequisite instead.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 141, Math 147, Math& 107, Math& 146, Math& 131, or Math 111, whichever is appropriate for your degree, possibly with corequisite.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 141 with corequisite, Math 147 with corequisite, Math& 107 with corequisite, Math& 146 with corequisite, Math& 131 with corequisite, or Math 111 with corequisite, whichever is appropriate for your degree.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you may lack some confidence with arithmetic questions. The corequisite will review the arithmetic skills needed for the class, and most teachers will allow the use of calculators. You may want to review your arithmetic before taking this class. If you feel really weak on arithmetic, you could consider taking Math 88, Prep for Intermediate Algebra & College Math, which reviews arithmetic and algebra.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 142.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 151.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 152.
Your first math class should probably be Math& 163.
Since this is not an entry-level math course, you cannot self-place into this course. You will need to provide transcripts to your advisor to determine your starting point.
Based on your ratings, it appears there may be prerequisite skills that you have forgotten or don't have a lot of confidence in. You may be fine taking the course without a corequisite if you are willing to put in some additional time studying on your own. If you feel like you could use some additional help and review with these skills, you may want to consider taking this course with a corequisite.
Based on your ratings it appears there may be prerequisite skills that you have forgotten or don't have a lot of confidence in. You will either want to spend some time reviewing those skills before taking the class, or consider taking the previous course in the sequence.
Print a copy of this recommendation and take it with you when you meet with your advisor. Your advisor will be able to help you determine the right class for you to take, considering both your major and your desired transfer institution.
Your recommendation is for a course with a corequisite.
Based on your ratings, it looks like you're ready to take the recommended course. If you are feeling unsure, you could consider taking the course with a corequisite.
A corequisite is an additional 2 credit course linked with your regular math course. Corequisites provide instruction and support with prerequisite skills needed to be successful in the main course. Courses with corequisite also often spend more time on each course topic. You can find courses with corequisites in the class schedule by looking in the "Details" for the course.
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