ACCUPLACER MATH REVIEW
This review is designed to refresh mathematics concepts in preparation for the ACCUPLACER
exam.
1
, ARITHMETIC
This test measures your ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and to solve problems that
involve fundamental arithmetic concepts. There are 17 questions on the Arithmetic tests, divided
into three types.
Type 1: Operations with whole numbers and fractions
Whole Numbers:
1. 562 + 24 =
Remember! When adding, subtracting
2. 1085 – 641 = or multiplying whole numbers line
them up vertically with the biggest
number on top.
3. 86 x 42 =
4. 736 ÷ 23 =
2
, quotient divisor√𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑑
3
, Fractions:
5. What is a fraction?
To Add or Subtract Fractions
Fractions must have a common denominator
Step 1. Find a common denominator
Step 2. Build equivalent fractions using the new common denominator
Step 3. Add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same
Step 4. Reduce to simplest form
1
6. +2=
2 5
5
7. −2=
9 3
4
This review is designed to refresh mathematics concepts in preparation for the ACCUPLACER
exam.
1
, ARITHMETIC
This test measures your ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and to solve problems that
involve fundamental arithmetic concepts. There are 17 questions on the Arithmetic tests, divided
into three types.
Type 1: Operations with whole numbers and fractions
Whole Numbers:
1. 562 + 24 =
Remember! When adding, subtracting
2. 1085 – 641 = or multiplying whole numbers line
them up vertically with the biggest
number on top.
3. 86 x 42 =
4. 736 ÷ 23 =
2
, quotient divisor√𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑑
3
, Fractions:
5. What is a fraction?
To Add or Subtract Fractions
Fractions must have a common denominator
Step 1. Find a common denominator
Step 2. Build equivalent fractions using the new common denominator
Step 3. Add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same
Step 4. Reduce to simplest form
1
6. +2=
2 5
5
7. −2=
9 3
4
