PROLOGUE: The Advanced Mathematics Placement (AMP) test is an optional, no calculator, one-time-only, two-part, timed test, given during orientation periods. Students are urged (but not required) to use the results of the AMP test to assist them in selecting their initial FSU math courses. (Statistics indicate that the AMP test is a reasonably good predictor of a student's success in various FSU math courses.)

THE TEST. The first part of the AMP test contains fifty problems on basic algebra, and the second part contains fifteen problems on trigonometry. The algebra part of the test consists of problems at various difficulty levels. Approximately one third of the algebra problems covers course material from Intermediate Algebra, one third covers material from College Algebra, and one third covers material from Precalculus Algebra. The trigonometry part covers the material normally contained in a college-level course in Analytic Trigonometry. (Students who are unfamiliar with trigonometry do not need to complete the trig portion of the test.) Students are given ninety minutes to complete the entire test.

TEST RESULTS. Each AMP taker is assigned to an Algebra Group (A1 through A4) and to a Trigonometry Group (T1 through T3). The Department of Mathematics recommends course placement for people scoring in the various AMP groups. (See xxx for placement information.) The AMP results will not negate placement obtained through other means, but a low AMP result may lead the student to reconsider a placement that may be too high. Students scoring in AMP Algebra Group A4 receive three hours of college credit for MAC 1105.

TEST ADMINISTRATION. Incoming students are expected to take the AMP test during their FSU orientation period. An FSU student will be allowed to take the AMP on an ad hoc basis providing the student has a valid reason for not taking the test during his/her orientation period. A student cannot take the AMP test after the student has taken an FSU math course, and the AMP test will not be given twice to any student.

NOTIFICATION. During orientation periods, lists of student's names and their AMP groups are posted in various campus locations, including Undergraduate Studies (third floor, University Center), the Union (on the porch of Moore Auditorium), and outside 205 LOV. Students should know their AMP Groups before they see their advisors or register for classes.

PRACTICE TEST. A practice AMP test is provided at the following URL: http://einstein.math.fsu.edu:8083/