WAMAP Math Entrance Exams
Math placement can be achieved through online Math Entrance exams using the Washington Mathematics Assessment and Placement (WAMAP) testing platform.
- Test Fee: No fee for Green River students. Non-students pay $10 per test.
- Time: Untimed, plan to allow at least 1 to 1.5 hours to complete this assessment
- Mode: Computer based
- Process: Offered on a drop-in basis during all open hours at the main campus, offered by appointment only at the Kent and Enumclaw Campuses. Students should take the test for the math class they are attempting to enter. For example, if you wish to get into Math 072, take WAMAP for Math 072.
- Calculator Use: Calculators are allowed for all WAMAP exams for MATH 070 and above and will be provided by the testing center.
Getting Started
To access the Math Placement Exam Review Course:
- Go to www.wamap.org
- Click on "Register as a new student"
- Enter your information
- The Course ID is 12499
- There is no Enrollment Key
- You may see a "Browser Check" page. If so, click the "Continue with Image-based display" button.
- Login to the account you created
- Click on "GRC Math Placement Review"
- Click on the class you want to test for
- Click the "Pre-Test" link to start your pre-test
For more information, including how to take WAMAP, the or call at 253-833-9111, ext. 2650.
Please Note: WAMAP must be completed in one testing session. Testers are not able to stop testing and return at a later time or date to finish. WAMAP is untimed but takes an average of 1 hour to complete. If a test must be ended due to the center closing that test will count and you will be held to the retake policy.
Placement is available in the following courses with the appropriate minimum score (calculator allowance as listed):
| Math Course | Exam Level | Score | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 062 | 0 | 00-74 | TS Course |
| 75-99 | Math 062 | ||
| 070 | 1 | 00-59 | No Placement, must reassess |
| 60-74 | Math 062 | ||
| 75-99 | Math 070 | ||
| 072 | 2 | 00-59 | No Placement, must reassess |
| 60-74 | Math 070 | ||
| 75-99 | Math 072 | ||
| 097 | 3 | 00-59 | No Placement, must reassess |
| 60-74 | Math 072 | ||
| 75-99 | Math 097 | ||
| &141/&146/&171/107/147 | 4 | 00-59 | No Placement, must reassess |
| 60-69 | Math 097 | ||
| 70-74 | Math &107/108/147; *PHIL &120 |
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| 75-99 | Math &141/&146/&171 | ||
| &142/&148/256 | 5 | 0-69 | No Placement, must reassess |
| 70-99 | Math &142/&148/256 | ||
| &151/106 | 6 | 00-44 | No Placement, must reassess |
| 45-69 | Math 106 | ||
| 70-99 | Math &151 |
*PHIL& 120 fulfills the Quantitative Skills/Symbolic Reasoning requirement for the Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) degree.
Retake Policy
There is a set waiting period of 1 day, 30 days and 90 days between attempts.
- Between the initial test and the 1st retake there is a 1 day waiting period
- Between retake 1 and retake 2 there is a 30 day waiting period
- Between retake 2 and retake 3, and any additional retakes, there is a 90 day waiting period
Related Placement Services
Distance Proctoring
Students who reside outside driving distance to the college may request distance proctoring for our three placement assessments. Students can choose to have the assessment(s) proctored at another higher education institution in their area or online through ProctorU. Distance proctoring has additional fees payable to the institution at which the test is proctored or to ProctorU. Please complete and submit the Distance Placement Proctoring form to request this service.
Requesting Placement Scores
Students who need a copy of their placement scores for use at other institutions may request those to be emailed, faxed, mailed or picked-up in person at the Main Campus in Auburn. Please complete and submit the Placement Score Request form to request scores.