MDTP Tests Available to
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Test Level |
Description |
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PR |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in a course immediately preceding a first-year algebra course and subsequent success in that first-year algebra course. This test is often given near the beginning of a course immediately preceding a firstyear algebra course. Spanish version available. |
PR40A04 |
n/a |
n/a |
AR |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in a first course in algebra. Calculator prohibited and calculator required versions available. 45 and 50 question versions are available. Spanish versions available. The AR50/90 test form will remain available until out of stock or Fall 2011, whichever comes first. |
AR45A10 |
n/a |
AR50X92 |
EA |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in a second course in algebra. Appropriate when the second course follow immediately after a first-year algebra course and students have not studied a year of geometry. Spanish versions available. |
n/a |
EA50A90 |
Scientific |
GR |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in geometry after completing Algebra I or II. Includes some informal geometry students should have encountered prior to and during algebra. Spanish versions available. [GR45A93 available while in |
n/a |
GR45A06 |
GR45X94 |
SR |
Assesses some concepts needed from first-year algebra and geometry for success in intermediate algebra following a course in geometry. Spanish versions available. [SR45A93 available while in stock.] |
n/a |
SR45A06 |
SR45X94 |
IS |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in the second year of an integrated mathematics curriculum. This test was based on the common content of two of the integrated curricula in use in California. |
n/a |
IS45A00 |
n/a |
MR Mathematical Analysis Readiness |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in a course following two algebra courses and a geometry course. Thiscourse is often called trigonometry, precalculus, or mathematical analysis. [MR45A92 available while in stock.] |
n/a |
MR45A08 |
Scientific |
IT |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in the third year of an integrated mathematics curriculum. This test was based on the common content of two of the integrated curricula in use in California. |
n/a |
IT45A00 |
n/a |
CR |
Assesses some concepts needed for success in a first calculus course. 40 question and 55 question versions available, with suggested times of approximately 60 and 90 minutes respectively. |
n/a |
CR40A97 |
Scientific |
BC |
Assesses some concepts and facility with graphing calculators needed for success in a first calculus course requiring graphing calculators. Some questions require the use of a graphing calculator. |
n/a |
n/a |
Graphing |
Spanish versions of most MDTP tests are available at the AR, EA, GR, and SR levels.
*Calculator Optional, Not Required, Not Recommended
The diagnostic value of the results may be reduced if students use calculators. Teachers may allow students to use calculators, but other than the BC test, graphing calculators may not be used. Calculators with "Solve" keys should not be used on any test.

