Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Getting ready for the placement test, retest, or Geometry Competency Test

Preparing for placement tests can save you time and money by allowing you to start higher in the math sequence.  But studying on your own can be intimidating.  Try the online method described below to prepare.  For a small fee now, you can save hundreds of dollars later.

MyMathTest is an online program like MyMathLab.  It’s inexpensive and easy to use.  It will give you a practice test and then plenty of problems to improve where you need help.

If you’ve placed into developmental math and would like a handout on your options and how to possibly skip some classes, please read this document.

MyMathTest

1. Registering for MyMathTest
Before you begin, make sure you have the access code that comes with your MyMathTest Access Kit.

If you don't have an access kit, you can buy the code online by clicking Buy Now at www.mymathtest.com for $10.  This gives you 16 weeks of access.

To register, go to the www.mymathtest.com for MyMathTest, click the Register button, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

2. Enrolling in the placement test prep program
After registering, log in to MyMathTest with your username and password. To enroll in this program, enter the following program ID:

The program ID for your program is: XL0G-U118-601Y-2EV2

NOTE:  XL0G has a zero between L and G, not the letter O.

3. Need more help?
To view a complete set of instructions on registering and enrolling, go to www.mymathtest.com and visit the Tours page or email Developmental Math Coordinator Kathleen Almy at k.almy@rockvalleycollege.edu