Math Placement Instructions

Welcome to Whittier College! Before you enroll in your courses, you will have to complete a math readiness assessment.

What do I need to do?

  • Step 1: Sign into your admissions portal and access the new student checklist.
  • Step 2: Click the link to the math placement assessment where you will be auto-enrolled in the Moodle course that accesses the assessment.
  • Step 3: Disable browser’s pop-up blocker, if you have one.
  • Step 4: Take the assessment on Moodle.

Whittier College requires you to take the exam for course placement. A student must take the assessment to register for their math course or any course requiring a math prerequisite. The assessment can only be taken once through Moodle. Please complete the assessment to the best of your ability and without outside help to ensure proper placement.

  • You have 90 minutes to complete the assessment. The assessment cannot be paused and must be taken within the 90 minutes after you click “start attempt.”
  • You will be asked around 30 questions and should work out solutions on paper when necessary.
  • If you do not know an answer, you can select “I Don’t Know.”
  • Calculators are allowed.
  • Once finished, please click “submit all and finish” button. You will immediately receive your results and corresponding course placement.

Academic Dishonesty Policy: Do not use any outside help. Books, notes, websites, or other resources are not allowed during the assessment. This assessment helps recommend the best course for you. Please complete the assessment honestly because violation of academic integrity will place you into a class you are not prepared for, which may negatively effect your GPA.

For more information, visit the FAQ or contact qsc@whittier.edu.