College Mathematics (COLMAT) Exam Blueprint

COLMAT

60Questions
90 minDuration
50/0-80Passing Score
$93Price
1Languages
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Exam Domains

Algebra and Functions Algebra and Functions 20%
  • 1Solving equations, linear inequalities, and systems of linear equations by analytic and graphical methods
  • 2Interpretation, representation, and evaluation of functions: numerical, graphical, symbolic, and descriptive methods
  • 3Graphs of functions: translations, horizontal and vertical reflections, and symmetry about the x-axis, the y-axis, and the origin
  • 4Linear and exponential growth
  • 5Applications
Counting and Probability Counting and Probability 10%
  • 1Counting problems: the multiplication rule, combinations, and permutations
  • 2Probability: union, intersection, independent events, mutually exclusive events, complementary events, conditional probabilities, and expected value
  • 3Applications
Data Analysis and Statistics Data Analysis and Statistics 15%
  • 1Data interpretation and representation: tables, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, pie charts, scatterplots, and histograms
  • 2Numerical summaries of data: mean (average), median, mode, and range
  • 3Standard deviation and normal distribution (conceptual questions only)
  • 4Applications
Financial Mathematics Financial Mathematics 20%
  • 1Percents, percent change, markups, discounts, taxes, profit, and loss
  • 2Interest: simple, compound, continuous interest, effective interest rate, effective annual yield or annual percentage rate (APR)
  • 3Present value and future value
  • 4Applications
Geometry Geometry 10%
  • 1Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals: perimeter, area, similarity, and the Pythagorean theorem
  • 2Parallel and perpendicular lines
  • 3Properties of circles: circumference, area, central angles, inscribed angles, and sectors
  • 4Applications
Logic and Sets Logic and Sets 15%
  • 1Logical operations and statements: conditional statements, conjunctions, disjunctions, negations, hypotheses, logical conclusions, converses, inverses, counterexamples, contrapositives, and logical equivalence
  • 2Set relationships, subsets, disjoint sets, equality of sets, and Venn diagrams
  • 3Operations on sets: union, intersection, and complement
  • 4Applications
Numbers Numbers 10%
  • 1Properties of numbers and their operations: integers and rational, irrational, and real numbers (including recognizing rational and irrational numbers)
  • 2Elementary number theory: factors and divisibility, primes and composites, odd and even integers, and the fundamental theorem of arithmetic
  • 3Measurement: unit conversion, scientific notation, and numerical precision
  • 4Absolute value
  • 5Applications

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatMultiple-choice (computer-based)
PrerequisitesNone specified (recommended)
Retake PolicyEach institution reserves the right to set its own credit-granting policy, which may differ from the American Council on Education (ACE). Contact your college to find out the score required for credit and the number of credit hours granted.
LanguagesEnglish

Official Study Resources

official study guideCLEP College Mathematics Examination Guide ($10)
articleStudy Resources: College Mathematics
articleSample Questions: College Mathematics
articleWhat Your CLEP Score Means
articleACE Credit Recommendations