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Mathematics Placement Test Information

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All incoming first-year students will take two math placement tests. First, everyone will take the Bridgewater Elementary Algebra Readiness (BEAR) exam. The BEAR exam is broken up into two sections, Part I & II which consist of Elementary Algebra and Advanced Algebra respectively. All students will take Part I. To advance to Part II, students must score an 8 or higher. All students are required to take the BEAR Exam as part of their academic requirement. 

Each test is multiple choice and computer-based; questions are untimed so that you can give each question as much thought as you wish.

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