ACCUPLACER Arithmetic

ACCUPLACER Arithmetic focuses on essential arithmetic skills necessary for success in higher education and various standardized tests.

Study Strategies

Use Scratch Paper for Calculations

Get Your Work Organized

Use scratch paper to write out every step of your math problems. This helps you avoid careless mistakes and makes it easier to catch any errors before submitting your answers.

Why It Helps

Writing things down clears your mind and gives you confidence, especially on tricky problems.

Examples

  • Solve a multi-step problem by breaking it into smaller pieces on paper.

  • Double-check your division by writing out multiplication to verify your answer.