Matthews, Catherine
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    Matthews, Catherine
    Sent:
    Thursday, May 05, 2011 1:29 PM
    Subject:
    Special Edition EHS Community Update: College Math Placement Test
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    EHS Community:
    We are very fortunate to be able to provide our students, in math classes at the level of Algebra II or
    higher, the opportunity to take the College Math Placement Test (CMPT) on our campus. This test is
    used at Everett Community College, Skagit Valley Community College and Cascadia College to
    determine placement in college math courses. For students attending Everett Community College,
    Skagit Valley Community College and Cascadia College, the CMPT score can be banked for up to two
    years. Students can retake the test each year. The test is free to our students. For the many
    graduates who go directly to a four year college, this test is still a benefit to them. It is similar to
    other placement tests which all colleges and universities use. All students will be given their scores
    and can use these to identify areas in which they might need to improve.
    Students will be scheduled into the test during their math classes on May 16
    th
    and May 18
    th.
    If your student is a junior or a senior and is not currently in a math class and has taken Algebra II,
    he or she can take the CMPT as well. Please contact
    Anne LaRue
    to schedule a time for this test.
    For more information:
    Frequently Asked Questions
    CMPT Schedule
    CMPT Practice Test
    Catherine
    Frequently Asked Questions:
    What is CMPT?
    CMPT is short for College Math Placement Test.
    Why is CMPT a good thing for students?
    Taking the CMPT and scoring well could mean students are eligible for more advanced math
    classes in college, community college or technical schools. It could eliminate the need to take
    (and pay for) remedial math classes after high school. It could save some college, community
    college and technical school tuition costs.
    What does the test involve and why is it better than other math placement tests?
    The 35-item online test is administrated through the Snohomish Math Consortium and WAMAP
    (Washington Mathematics Assessment and Placement).
    The CMPT is similar to other college math placement tests, yet closer to the content
    breadth found in high school math classes than other college placement tests such as
    COMPASS, ASSET. It is also aligned with Washington State College Readiness Standards.
    The CMPT helps ensure proper college placement for seniors. CMPT score results can help
    high school sophomores or juniors make good high school math course choices to ensure
    they are ready for college-level math when they graduate.
    Students who score well enough on the CMPT are able to bank their success for up to two
    years when applying to local community colleges.
    The CMPT helps students and families understand and MEET college level math expectations.
    Taking the CMPT tells students where they stand and gives high school students, teachers and
    counselors information needed to improve math learning while in high school. Thus you can
    avoid having to spend tuition money on remedial math classes.
    CMPT Schedule
    Students can take a practice test in preparation for the CMPT:
    Directions for Practice for College Math Placement Test (CMPT) on WAMAP
    No calculators are allowed.
     
    You may use scratch paper, but no notes, books, etc. When taking the actual test you
    have a maximum of 60 minutes to complete.
    To get to the WAMAP login page, you will need to:
    1) Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, etc.)
    2) In the address bar, type
    http://www.wamap.org/
    3) Hit enter
    CMPT Labs May 16, 2011
    C205
    A304
    E208
    S101
    Period 1 Johnson
    Pre-
    Calculus
    McLeod
    Alg II
    Honors
    Students w/
    no Math
    class
    Students w/
    no Math
    Class
    Period 2
    Period 3
    Anderson
    Alg II CL
    McLeod
    Alg
    II Honors
    Hall
    Alg II
    Johnson
    Pre-Calculus
    Period 4
    Period 5
    Anderson
    Alg II
    Honors
    Pollom
    AP Stats
    Hall
    Alg II
    Legore
    Pre-Calculus
    Period 6
    CMPT Labs May 18, 2011
    C205
    A304
    E208
    S101
    Period 1
    Period 2
    Anderson
    Alg II CL
    Gebert
    Pre-
    Calculus
    Tom
    Col Alg Rev
    Makeup
    Time
    Period 3
    Gebert
    Pre-Calculus
    Period 4
    Anderson
    Alg II
    Tom
    Col Alg Rev
    Hall
    Alg II
    Period 5
    Period 6
    Anderson
    Alg II
    Honors
    Legore
    Pre-Calculus
    Makeup
    Time
    Hall
    Alg II
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    4) Go to Placement
    5) Enter phone #, name and indicate which type of test format you want to use; multiple-choice
    or free response
    Dr. Catherine Matthews, Principal
    Everett High School
    425.385.4401
    2416 Colby Ave
    Everett, WA 98201
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