The Math Section of the College Level Academic Skills Testing program consists of 56 objectives. As an exercise, the Internet Service Technology Majors at Hillsborough Community College demonstrated their webmastering skills by producing the following three sample exams. There are 56 math objectives. Each question on the following quizzes covers one of the 56 objectives. These 56 questions which should be completed in 90 minutes. When you have finished the sample test, press the "All Done Check the Test" button. The objective number will be highlighed in the popup box if you answer a question incorrectly
CLAST Math Sample Exam #1 by Nanette Belli (12/10/01)| SECTION | Total amount of time allotted |
Number of Questions | Average Time to answer each question |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Skills / Reading | 80 min | 40 + 41 = 81 | 0.99 min |
| Mathematics | 90 min | 55 | 1.64 min |
| Essay | 60 min | 1 | 60 min |
The following are the offical state mandated math objectives which are listed on Florida Community College of Jacksonville's CLAST web site: FCCJ List of Math Skills
CLAST Arithmetic Skills
Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers in fractional form Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers in decimal form Calculate percent increase and percent decrease Solve "a % of b is c" where two of the variables are given Recognize the meaning of exponents Recognize the role of the base number in the base-ten numeration system Identify equivalent forms of decimals, percents, and fractions Determine the order relation between real numbers Identify a reasonable estimate of a sum, average, or product Infer relations between numbers in general by examining number pairs Solve real-world problems that do not involve the use of percent Solve real-world problems that involve the use of percent Solve problems that involve the structure and logic of arithmeticCLAST Geometry and Measurement Skills
Round measurements Calculate distance, area, and volume Identify relationships between angle measures Classify simple plane figures by recognizing their properties Recognize similar triangles and their properties Identify unity of measurement for geometric objects Infer formulas for measuring geometric figures Select applicable formulas for computing measures of geometric figures Solve real-world problems involving perimeters, areas, and volumes of geometric figures Solve real-world problems involving the Pythagorean propertyCLAST Algebra Skills
Add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers Apply the order-of-operations agreement Use scientific notation Solve linear equations and inequalities Use formulas to compute results Find particular values of a function Factor a quadratic expression Find the roots of a quadratic equation Solve a system of two linear equations in two unknowns Use properties of operations correctly Determine whether a number is among the solutions of a given equation or inequality Recognize statements and conditions of proportionality and variation Identify regions of the coordinate plane that correspond to specific conditions and vice versa Use applicable properties to select equivalent equations or inequalities Solve real-world problems involving the use of variables Solve problems that involve the structure and logic of algebraCLAST Statistics Skills Including Probability
Identify information contained in graphs Determine the mean, median, and mode Use the fundamental counting principle Recognize properties and interrelationships among the mean, median, and mode Choose the most appropriate procedures for selecting an unbiased sample Identify the probability of a specified outcome Infer relations and make accurate predictions from studying statistical data Interpret real-world data involving frequency and cumulative frequency tables Solve real-world problems involving probabilitiesCLAST Logical Reasoning Skills
Deduce facts of set inclusion or set non-inclusion from a diagram Identify negations of simple and compound statements Determine equivalence and nonequivalence of statements Draw logical conclusions from data Recognize invalid arguments with true conclusions Recognize valid reasoning patterns shown in everyday language Select applicable rules for transforming statements without affecting their meaning Draw logical conclusions when facts warrant them