Edison CCSS Mathematics Presentation

7/28/2019 Edison CCSS Mathematics Presentation

1/37

P.E.R.T. PREPARATION

Mathematics

Helping Students to Understand the

Post Secondary Education Readiness Test


2/37

About the P.E.R.T.

The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T) is toadequately assess academic skills in reading, writing andmathematics to determine placement into appropriate courses at yourcollege.

The first time you take it, you will be given all three tests in the order

mentioned above. Each test has 30 questions.

You cannot pass or fail the Placement Test it is onlyused to determine which courses are best for you.

Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-10.0315(7)(8) is allowing fortwo PERT attempts while a student isenrolled in high school. Two additional PERT attempts areallowed once a student has graduated from high school and hasapplied to Edison as a degree seeking student.


3/37

You will take the test on a computer.(Paper will be provided for you to do your work)

The answers are in a multiple-choice format.

You will not be permitted to change your answer

once you have moved on to the next question or

leave a question.

The PERT assessments are computer-adaptive.

Format of the test


4/37

The P.E.R.T. is Adaptive

An adaptive test is a form of a computer-based test that adapts to the examinee's

ability level.

For example, if an examinee performs well on an

item of intermediate difficulty, he will then be

presented with a more difficult question.Or, if he performed poorly, he would be presented

with a simpler question.


5/37

The test is untimed.

You will not be allowed to bring acalculator with you; however, forcertain questions, a pop-up calculatorwill be available for your use.

The math section has 30 questions.

Format of the test
https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/index.htmlhttps://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/index.htmlhttps://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/index.htmlhttps://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/index.html


6/37

About the P.E.R.T.

You will be able to see your placementscore immediately after you completedthe test.

Test results are valid for two years.

If you wish to retest in any area belowcollege-ready placement, you arerequired to document a remediationstrategy.
http://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.php


7/37

Dual Enrollment Remediation RequirementPursuant toState Rule 6A-10.0315 (9) prior to administering a retest, thetest administrator must require documentation from the studentthat verifies alternative remediation has occurred since priorPERT attempt. High school students that are currently enrolled

in a related secondary course in the areas of reading, writing,and/or math are eligible to retest. The Dual EnrollmentPlacement Test Referral Form must be completed by a schoolcounselor/authorized designee prior to retesting. High schoolstudents have a maximum of two (2) attempts on the PERT.

Edison uses the highest score for placementpurposes.
http://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.php


8/37

Test Score Breakdown

P.E.R.T. Scores


9/37

Placement Test Scores for

College-Level Placement

COURSE PLACEMENT

TEST-PERT

ACT-E SAT-R

ENC1101 99 - WRITING &

104 - READING

17 -ENGLISH & 18 -

READING

440 - CRITICAL READING

MAT 1033 113 - MATH 19 - MATH 440 - MATH

MGF 1106/

MGF 1107

123 MATH 23 MATH 540 - MATH

MAC 1105/

STA 2023

123 MATH 23 MATH 540 - MATH

MAC 1106 135 MATH 25 MATH 560 - MATH

A score of 262 on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 provides college placement in

reading and writing


10/37

Mathematics courses:

MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra (4 elective credits)

( is a prerequisite for the following math classes)

MGF 1105 Liberal Arts Math I ( 3 math credits)

MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Math II ( 3 math credits)

MAC 1105 College Algebra ( 3 math credits)

STA 2023 Statistics ( 3 math credits)

MAC 1106 Combined College Algebra/Precalculus

( 5 math credits)
http://catalog.edison.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=177&returnto=334http://catalog.edison.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=177&returnto=334


11/37

P.E.R.T. Mathematics

Review basic math rules, such as

Order of operations

Exponents

Prime Numbers

Percents


12/37

Order of Operations

PE -- MD -- AS:

1. Operations within

Grouping Symbols2. Exponents

3. Multiply or Divide from

left to right

4. Add or Subtract fromleft to right


13/37

Exponents

1. Get rid of ( ) by multiplyingexponents.

2. Rewrite with positive

exponents.

3. Add exponents when

multiplying the same bases.

4. Subtract exponents when

dividing the same bases.


14/37

Prime, Composite or Neither Numbers

Prime Numbersa natural number that is greater than 1 andwith exactly 2 different factors (1 and itself)

Examples -- 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 17

Composite Numbersa natural number, other than 1 and thatis NOT a prime

Examples -- 4, 6, 8, ,9, 10, and 12

Neither Numbers--

Zero (0) is not a natural number, so it is neither prime nor

composite

One (1) is not prime as it does NOT have 2 different

factors


15/37

Percents

What percent of 50 is 18?

Solve by setting up a

proportion and cross

multiplying:

Solve by translating first:

OR


16/37

Sample problem 1: Exponents

2 - 4

a)

b) 64

c)

d)


17/37

Sample problem 2:

Write 3.48 into a simplified fraction:

a)

b)

c)

d)


18/37

Sample problem 3:

Write the shaded part of the figure as a fraction :

a)

b)

c)

d)


19/37

PERT Math Topics

Solving linear equations/inequalities and quadratic

equations

Evaluating algebraic expressions

Polynomials (factor, simplify,+, -, and )

Dividing by monomials and binomials

Applying standard algorithms or concepts

Coordinate planes

Systems of linear equations with 2 variables


20/37

Solving Equations: LinearSteps:

1) Simplify each side by

distributing and/or

combining like terms

2) Move variable terms toone side, constants to

the other side

3) Divide by the coefficient

4) Check answer by

substituting


21/37

Solving and graphing Linear Inequalities

Same steps as linear equations, except

IF YOU MULTIPLY OR DIVIDE BY A

NEGATIVE NUMBER , YOU HAVE TOREVERSE THE INEQUALITY SIGN !

When graphing the solution on a number

line remember that < or > will be an open

circle or a parenthesis and

that or will be a closed circle or a

bracket.


22/37

Solving Quadratic equations by Factoring

Steps :

1) Set polynomial equal to zero

in descending order

( write in standard form)

2) Factor completely

3) Set each factor equal to zeroand solve


23/37

Solving Quadratic equations byFormula

ANSWERS


24/37

Simplifying Polynomials

ANSWER


25/37

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Substitute the values

for the indicated

variable and follow the

order of operations to

simplify


26/37

Dividing By Monomials And Binomials

Steps for Monomial Division:

1) Divide each term of the numerator by

the denominator

(reduce numbers, subtract exponents)

Hint for Binomial Division:

Use steps for long division


27/37

Coordinate Plane Graphing

Find the x and y Intercepts and Graph

To find the x- intercept (x, 0), substitute a zero for y and solve for x

To find the y- intercept (0, y), substitute a

zero for x and solve for y


28/37

Linear Equations with 2 Variables

y = x 2

x 2y = 6

There are three ways to find the answer:

1) Solve by graphing :

Graph each equation and

find the point of intersection

2) Solve by substitution

3) Solve by elimination


29/37

Sample problem 4: Solving

Solve:

a) x = - 3 and x = 3 and x=

b) x = 3 and x =

c) x = 3 and x = -

d) x = 7 and x =


30/37

Sample problem 5: Evaluate

Evaluate:

a) -20

b)

c) -5

d) 4

when a =6 , b = 4 and c = 8


31/37

Sample problem 6: Polynomials

Simplify: (4y - 5) (-y -7)

a) 4y -12

b) 5y + 2

c) 4y + 35

d) 3y -12


32/37

Sample problem 7: Factoring

Factor completely:

a)

b)

c)

d)


33/37

Sample problem 8:

Write an equation in slope-intercept form that has

a slope = -2 and goes through (4, 7)

a) y - 7 = -2x - 4

b) y = -2x + 15

c) y = -2x - 15

d) y = -2x


34/37

Answers to sample problems:

1) c

2) d

3) d

4) b 5) a

6) b

7) c

8) b


35/37

General Test Taking Tips

Create a study schedule Get rest the night before

Eat something nutritious before the test

Read directions carefully

Be confident

Relax

you are taking a placement test.


36/37

Helpful web sites:

PERT math practice test and explanations:http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-test

Valencia College PERT booklet (information, instructions and

sample problems):http://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/math/documents/PERTbooklet.pdf

McCann Associates: Information from the Florida Departmentof Education: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-studentstudyguide.pdf

Edison State colleges information on PERT testing:

http://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.php
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/math/documents/PERTbooklet.pdfhttp://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/math/documents/PERTbooklet.pdfhttp://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-studentstudyguide.pdfhttp://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-studentstudyguide.pdfhttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.edison.edu/assessment/placement.phphttp://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-studentstudyguide.pdfhttp://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-studentstudyguide.pdfhttp://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-studentstudyguide.pdfhttp://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/math/documents/PERTbooklet.pdfhttp://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/math/documents/PERTbooklet.pdfhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-testhttp://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-test


37/37

Questions?

Please feel free to contact me:

Sabine EgglestonProfessor of Mathematics

Edison State College

(239) 489-9435

[email protected]

Documents

Edison CCSS Mathematics Presentation