MCC Math Placement Exam (MPE)

The McLennan Community College Math Placement Exam (MPE) is a non-credit option for students seeking admission into a higher-level math course at McLennan Community College. The MCC Math Placement Exam is used to measure a student’s preparedness to be successful in Precalculus (MATH 2412) or Calculus I (MATH 2413).

There are two versions of the Math Placement Exam:

  1. The MATH 1314 Algebra Placement Exam allows a student to test out of College Algebra (MATH 1314) and start directly in Precalculus (MATH 2412).
  2. The MATH 2412 Precalculus Placement Exam allows a student to place out of College Algebra and Precalculus (MATH 2412). This allows a student to start directly in Calculus I (MATH 2413).

EXAM FEE
There is no fee for the exam when taken at McLennan Community College. However, if you choose an alternative proctor option, students are responsible for paying the requested proctoring fee to that particular organization. For virtual testing, MCC partners with Proctor360. Test-takers will pay a $15.00 proctoring fee to Proctor360 when they register for their virtual exam session.

HOW TO TAKE THE EXAM

TAKE EXAM AT MCC
To take the exam at MCC, click the link below.

SCHEDULE AN EXAM IN PERSON AT MCC

 

VIRTUAL TESTING OPTION
To take the exam in a virtual format, click the link below associated with the version of the exam you wish to take. Please read the rules on the scheduling page before scheduling your exam. Before your scheduled virtual exam, you must create a Pearson Education Account. Instructions for this are found on the scheduling page.

Important: If you will be requesting accommodations for your virtual/remote exam, do not schedule your exam using the links below. Instead, email testingservices@mclennan.edu for further instructions.

SCHEDULE VIRTUAL MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA PLACEMENT EXAM (standard time)

SCHEDULE VIRTUAL MATH 2412 PRECALCULUS PLACEMENT EXAM (standard time)

Once you complete your virtual exam, please download your score report and email it to testingservices@mclennan.edu along with your MCC student ID number.

If you have technical issues before or during your virtual exam, CLICK HERE to submit a request to Proctor360 for assistance. 

OFF-CAMPUS (testing at another testing center)
For information on how to take the MCC MPE at a testing center other than MCC, please email testingservices@mclennan.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RETEST
Students may retest, but must wait at least 24 hours before retesting each time.

WHAT TO BRING ON TEST DAY
A valid, unexpired photo ID is required for all testing. Acceptable forms of government-issued IDs include a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, military ID, national ID, tribal ID, naturalization card, certificate of citizenship, or permanent resident card (Green Card). A photo or photocopy of an ID is not acceptable. Photos must be clear and recognizable. Student IDs are acceptable for the following exams: MCC MPE, MCC Course Exams, Correspondence Exams, and TSIA.

Students are allowed to bring and use a handheld graphic calculator that is not a part of a prohibited device.

SCORES
You will receive a copy of your score report upon completion of your exam.

RESOURCES
Math Placement Exam Topics

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS
Testing Services works closely with Accommodations (Disability Services) to provide services for students with ADA accommodations. Testing candidates requiring testing accommodations must register first with Accommodations. The registration process with Accommodations should be done in a timely manner to allow enough reasonable time for the Testing Services staff to prepare all testing accommodations.

Once testing accommodations have been approved, the student must inform Testing Services of his or her approved testing accommodations, so their RegisterBlast account can be appropriately set-up prior to registering for an exam. Students who do not follow these steps run the risk of not having their testing accommodations for that exam.

See the Requesting Accommodations webpage for process information. See webpage for ACT & SAT, CLEP, and HiSet for information on how to request accommodations for these exams.

FOR STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY:
Your college or university must submit a Letter of Accommodation to Testing Services before any testing accommodations will be provided. Email to testingservices@mclennan.edu or fax to 254-299-6200 Attn: Testing Services.

Note: Any student who has approved accommodations and who cannot see or select their approved testing accommodation when registering for an exam should contact the MCC Testing Center immediately and prior to registering for any exams.