Frequently Asked Questions

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• Make an appointment for your assessment.
• Pay the $20 fee at the cashier’s office in Building 17, Lower Concourse (next to Admissions).
• Keep your receipt and bring it with you when you take the test.
• Go to Building 17, Room 140, which is located on the far west side of the building.

• All students intending to take a Mathematics course at SFCC and have not achieved at least a 2.0 in a college level math course or a college intermediate algebra course in the last 3 years.
• Reactivating or transfer students who have not completed college-level composition and intermediate algebra.
• Students who have test scores more than three years old.

You will be blocked from registering for math and English courses, unless you have completed your assessment test or have the appropriate prerequisites on file at SFCC.

• Students who have completed an assessment within the last three years.
• Students who have received a 2.0 or higher in college-level composition and college-level math or algebra course within the last three years.
• Students who are not pursuing a degree or certificate and are not enrolling in Math and/or English courses.

• The COMPASS is a non-timed computer program that assesses proficiency in Reading and Writing.
• COMPASS is also used for placement into higher level mathematics courses (precalculus, calculus).
• You will take the entire test on the computer.

• The MPT-G is a timed, pencil-and-paper assessment for proficiency in college level math. You may retest; however additional fees will apply.

• The MMT (MyMath Test) is a timed computer program that will assess your placement in pre-college level math.
• The MMT provides up to 16 weeks of free online math tutorial instruction to prepare for the test and includes retest options.
• The MMT is ideal for those students who have not had algebra in several years or are uncertain about their math proficiency.

• Login to view the Assessment schedule. You can also call (509) 533-3401, or email us at nsec@spokanefalls.edu.

• The COMPASS is a non-timed assessment; allow approximately 2 hours
• The MPT-G and the MMT are timed; allow approximately 2 hours

• COMPASS Reading and Writing Study Guides are online.
• MyMath Test: You can prepare for the MMT with an activation code from the New Student Entry Center. Bring your receipt for the $20.00 testing fee and we will set you up for the 16 week refresh/study program.
• MPT-G Study guide is available at www.placement.washington.edu
  General Intermediate Sample Problems
  Advanced Sample Problems

• A current Photo ID
• Testing Fee Receipt
• Student ID Number (SID)

• A calculator (where allowed)
• Pencils
• Paper

If you are uncertain or confused about which math assessment to take, please contact our office at (509) 533-3401, or email us at nsec@spokanefalls.edu.