# QU-Placer Math Test

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# QU-Placer Math Test

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The QU-Placer Math Test is a computer-based standardized test. The test is composed of two sections. Section 1 tests Elementary Algebra (MATH021) and section 2 tests Pre-Calculus (MATHP100) content. The test has a total of 70 questions, 35 questions in each section. Specifically, the test asks questions about the following content objectives:\

#### **Section 1: Elementary Algebra**

- - Transform basic and simple statements into algebraic expressions.
  - Perform all types of arithmetic operations on real numbers.
  - Perform basic operations on polynomials, rational expressions, and radicals.
  - Solve linear, quadratic, rational, and radical equations.
  - Solve equations and inequalities involving absolute value.
  - Demonstrate the use of graphing techniques for linear equations and inequalities.

#### **Section 2: Pre-Calculus**

- - Recognize the basic functions and their graphs.
  - Distinguish exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs.
  - Solve trigonometric equations using trigonometric identities.
  - Find exact values of trigonometric functions using double-angle & half-angle formulas.
  - Solve equations involving exponential and logarithms.

The total time allowed for the test is
**2 hours**. The test is only available in
**English**. The Center provides each student a calculator (Casio Fx-570ES Plus or similar model).

- **Sample Tests**
  - Sample test no.1 ( To view [click here](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/testing-center/documents/qu-placer%20math%20sample%20test%20no.1%20(may%202024).pdf))
  - Sample test no.2 (To view [click here](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/testing-center/documents/sample%20test%202%20(nov%202025).pdf))

- Skills required to be exempted from each course. ([click here](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/foundation/documents/others/qutc/qupm_discriptors.pdf "click here"))

- QU-Placer Math Test dates: [click here.](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/testing-center/test-schedules/ "click here.")

### Registration and Payment

- **Test Fees**: 100 QAR
- [Register and pay online by clicking here.](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/testing-center/test-registration/rpt "Register and pay online by clicking here.")

### Scores

Scores will be announced immediately on the screen to each candidate, but they will be uploaded to BANNER after being verified. The test score ranges from
*125-275* points. Students are placed into math courses according to the following criteria:

| QU-Placer Math Scores | Placed in |
| --- | --- |
| 235 - 275 | Calculus 1 (MATH101) |
| 200 - 234 | Pre-Calculus (MATHP100) |
| 125 - 199 | Elementary Algebra (MATH021) |

### Important Notes

- A student can take the placement test only once per admission cycle.
- If a student wants to retake the test and is not registered for a Foundation Program math course, he/she can sit for the placement test the following semester.
- Placement tests are offered exclusively on-campus.

For more inquiries about test registration, please get in touch with us at
**4403 5522** or email us:[at QUTCsupport@qu.edu.qa](mailto:qutcsupport@qu.edu.qa "QUTCsupport@qu.edu.qa")

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