Math Testing
What is the Math Test Centre?
The Math Test Centre is available at no cost to students to write tests outside of the classroom when enrolled in a math course (modular or non-modular) in a program that falls under the School of Advanced Technology or the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence.
The centre is a drop-in format, no appointments necessary. We recommend that students write tests as early as possible during the term. Notably the last week (Week 15 / Exam Week) is a very busy time. The Math Test Centre does not offer tutoring. Visit the Student Learning Centre for more information about tutoring.
The Math Test Centre is not the same as the Algonquin College Test Centre. Visit the Algonquin College Test Centre for more information about their services.
Contact Us
MathTestCentre@algonquincollege.com
Important Dates
- Statutory holidays and College closure in-between the Fall and Winter Semesters – CLOSED
- Midterm Break (week 8) – Once determined the hours will be posted. Important to note that the hours are reduced over this week.
- Exam Week (week 15) – Once determined the hours will be posted. This is a very busy time in the centre, even with the extended hours.
How to qualify
- Modular Math Course: Check your math course Brightspace shell to determine if you are eligible to use the test centre.
- Non-Modular Math Course: Speak with your professor to discuss. They can contact the Math Test Centre to make arrangements to write missed classroom tests.
Before the test
- We recommend that students write tests as earliest as possible during the term.
- Complete all homework and reviews for a particular module prior to writing a test.
Accommodation Procedure
In order for students to receive accommodations for your test, please bring a paper accommodation letter at your first visit or email the Math Test Centre whenever you receive your letter from the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL).
If you have questions about how to receive a letter of accommodation or about how accommodations work at the College please visit the Centre for Accessible Learning.
Rules and Etiquette
- Here are some rules and etiquette that enable everyone’s best success:
- Turn cellphones and all devices either off or silent. Cellphones and devices must be in knapsacks, jackets etc.
- Any viewing of a cellphone during a test will be considered academic fraud, as per College policy AA18 – Academic Dishonesty and Discipline.
- Arrive with enough time to finish your test before the Centre closes, see Centre’s schedule for more details.
- If arriving with friends/classmates or a as group, you will be asked to not sit next to nor across from each other, so please space yourself out.
- Do not have any papers in front of you that were not given to you by the proctors.
- Formula sheets and Math Notes (Pearson four-sided formula sheet) must be returned.
- If writing an online test:
- Do not arrive at the Math Test Centre to write an online test without first having registered with Pearson MyMathLab.
- Do not plan on writing an online test without having tried either the practice tool in MyMathLab
What is provided and must be returned
Worksheets
- If you wish, your worksheet can be stapled to the test/provided to your professor. Please clearly mark on it: Your name, student number, course and section, and professor’s name. Circle or clearly mark on the worksheet the question(s)/answer(s) you wish reviewed.
- Math Notes (Pearson formula sheets)
- Desktops are available if you are writing an online test on MyMathLab and you are not using your laptop
Laptops
- You may bring you own laptop, if you are doing the test online.
- Power bars are available down the middle of the desks.
- A onetime-download Pearson Lockdown Browser is required for online tests.
- To save time, you can install it in advance following the instructions in the “Student Information” folder in Brightspace.
In-Person Testing (either online using MyMathLab/Brightspace or paper)
What to Bring
- Bring photo ID (student card, bus pass, government ID)
- Have the name of your test ready
- Example: Algebra Basics; saying “the third module test” won’t work
- Calculators, pencils, sharpers, and erasers
Schedule
TBD
Do not arrive later then the length of the allotted test time + additional 15 min of set up before the centre closing.
- Test lengths are available in the “Student Information” folder in Brightspace.
- If there is not enough time to start the test and finish before closing (even if you say you can do it quickly), the proctor retains the right to not provide you a test.
Additional Resources
- Refer to the Math Test Centre Brightspace shell for:
- Tests’ list and maximum writing time lengths
- Study tips
- Math Notes (Pearson formula sheet)
- MyMathLab assistance
- Refer to your course Brightspace shell for:
- Professor name and contact information
- Class test dates
- Test results
Lost and forgotten
All items left in the Centre are kept. If clearly identified who the owner is we will email to notify you. Anything valuable will be returned to security. If you do not receive an email from us concerning a valuable item, please contact Security.
Professors
To arrange non-modular math tests or to discuss special arrangements for a particular student please email MathTestCentre@algonqioncollege.com and one of our proctors will get back to you shortly.
Our proctors include Dan Kelly, (REMAINDER OF NAMES HERE)