PERT Math Study Guide

How do I study for the PERT Math Test?

We’ve designed our PERT math study guide to be the only resource you’ll need to prepare for your test. Each section begins with a pre-test to gauge how comfortable you are with the concept covered. If you do well, you can skip that section. This way you’ll spend your time only on the material that’s relevant to you. Once you know where to focus your energies, you can use our engaging video tutorials, practice sessions with complete audio explanations, and interactive self-tests to shore up your areas of weakness.

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What is the PERT test?

Institutions in the Florida College System use the PERT, or the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test, to gauge prospective students’ fluency with a range of math concepts in order to determine which math course to place them into at the school. It’s important to remember that students only get two chances with the PERT, so its imperative they do everything they can to prepare.

Is the PERT test multiple choice?

The PERT math placement test is composed of 25 multiple choice questions that are scored and 5 additional questions that are not included in the score. It uses a computer-adaptive scoring system that alters the difficulty of questions as students make their way through the exam. In other words, the questions get progressively harder if students answer them right, or progressively easier if they answer them wrong. Therefore, the higher the difficulty level climbs, the better your score will be in the end.

What should I study for the PERT math test?

The concepts covered on the PERT test are primarily skills from Algebra. However, in order to do well, it’s also important to remember concepts from Pre-Algebra and Geometry. Separated by category, these concepts include:

Pre-Algebra:

• Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, and percent
• Factors, primes, and multiples
• Ratio and proportion
• Order of Operations

Algebra:

• Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions
• Solving equations, inequalities, literal equations, and word problems
• Graphing, linear equations in two variables, functions, and systems of equations
• Exponent properties, polynomials – adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Factoring, quadratic equations and functions
• Rational expressions and equations, Radical expressions and equations

Geometry:

• Measurement
• Parallel and perpendicular
• Distance formula
• Coordinate geometry

What is a passing PERT math score?

If you score above 114, it’s considered a passing score. Scores between 114 and 122 allow you to enroll in Intermediate Algebra. If you manage a 123 or higher, you can get into College Algebra or potentially even more advanced courses. Scoring below a 114, on the other hand, means you’ll be placed into College Pre-Algebra or Elementary Algebra, which are remedial, non-credit math courses. Studies have shown that the number of students who don’t complete their college degrees is much higher among those requiring remedial courses when compared to those who placed out of them. And, let’s face it, over the course of their careers, income for those who haven’t earned a college degree is much lower, on average, than it is for those who have. So, you can see how important it is to do well on the PERT math.

How can I use my PERT study time most effectively?

By targeting only those areas where you need the most work, our PERT math study guide offers an extremely efficient way of preparing for the exam. Additionally, it constantly monitors your progress with a dynamic grade report, keeping you motivated and on task.

In order to get the most out of our program, make sure to use the tests at the end of each section! These build your confidence by providing proof that you know what you’re doing as you move through the course. There’s simply no reason to fear the PERT when you know that you’re fully prepared.

Good luck on your exam!