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About MyMathTest
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MyMathTest was created to help you test your skills in pre-algebra and introductory
algebra, and learn your strengths and weaknesses. You can use MyMathTest to
see how well prepared you are for college level mathematics and college placement
tests.
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On this Web site you can take a test covering topics in basic mathematics and
introductory algebra, and receive a Study Plan based on your test results. The
Study Plan will tell you what topics you need to study in order to be more successful
on the test.
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The site also contains suggestions for additional learning resources and materials.
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System Requirements
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To run this site you need the following:
- A PC (not a Mac) running Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000, or XP
- Minimum monitor resolution of 800 x 600
- Netscape 4.7, or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Internet Explorer is recommended
for easier installation of the TestGen plug-in.
- The current version of the TestGen plug-in.
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Installing the TestGen
Plug-in [TOP]
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You will need to install the
TestGen plug-in before you can take your test. After you enter
the site to take a test, you will be asked if you wish to
install the TestGen plug-in. If you answer "Yes,"
and you are using Internet Explorer, the plug-in will
automatically be downloaded and installed for the latest
version of Internet Explorer and Netscape on your machine. If
you are using Netscape, you will be given instructions on how
to download and install the plug-ins manually.
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Downloading the plug-in may
take as long as 5 minutes if you have a dial-up connection. Be
patient! You will receive a prompt when the plug-in is ready
for installation, and a confirmation message when installation
is complete.
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Choosing
Your Test [TOP]
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After you have installed the
TestGen plug-in, you will be asked which test you wish to
take. Review the topics listed for each test carefully, and
decide which to take based on which test you think you will
have the least success.
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Taking
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After you have selected your
test, you will see a WARNING screen. This will tell you that
you may not leave the test and return to it until you have
completed the test and submitted your results. Do not use the
browser "BACK" button while taking the test, unless
you wish to leave it entirely!
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The test will give you a
series of multiple choice questions. To answer a question,
click on the letter next to the answer you wish to select.
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Click on the Next and Previous buttons to move through the test. You can
change your answer, or leave it blank and return to it later. If you click
on the Summary button, you will see a list of all the questions on the
test. You can navigate from one question to another by clicking on the
question numbers that appear on the Summary screen.
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If you have any questions
about how to take the test, click on the Help button to view
TestGen help.
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Scoring
and Reviewing Your Test [TOP]
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When you have completed the
test, click on Score.
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You will see a summary of
your test results. You may review your test and answers by
clicking on the Review button.
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Viewing
Your Study Plan [TOP]
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After you complete your test
and review your results, you need to go to your Study Plan.
You can do this by clicking on the Study Plan button.
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The Study Plan will provide
you with a list of sections that you need to review. The
section numbers will reference sections in Lial/Salzman/Hestwood,
Basic Mathematics, 6th edition, and Lial/Hornsby/McGinnis
Introductory Algebra, 7th edition.
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Be sure to print the Study
Plan before you leave this page! If you don’t, your Study
Plan will be lost.
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After you receive your Study
Plan, you may want to visit "The Math Store," or one
of the MyMathTest Resources sites. You can also retake your
test, or take a test that you have not taken.
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Uninstalling
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The steps you must take to
uninstall the TestGen plug-in vary depending on the method you
used to install it. If the TestGen plug-in was automatically
installed for you, please follow the instructions under
"ActiveX Uninstall."
If you downloaded a file called TGEQ Plug-in Setup.exe and
installed the TestGen plug-in using this installer, please
follow the instructions under "Manual Uninstall."
ActiveX Uninstall
- Shut down all of your browsers, and go to your desktop.
- Double click on your computer icon to open up your
computer.
- Double click on your hard drive icon to open your
computer’s hard drive.
- Find the directory called "Windows" and open
it. You should see a directory called "Downloaded
Program Files"
If you are unable to find this directory, use your
Search capability to find a file or directory called
Downloaded Programs and go to it.
- In the Downloaded Program Files directory, find the file
called "TestGenXInstall" or "TtestGenXInstallObject."
Right click on this file, and select "Delete"
from the menu.
- Return to your hard drive and double click to open your
Program Files directory.
- Find the Internet Explorer folder, and double click to
open it. Inside this folder, you will see a directory
called "IE Plugins."
- Open the IE Plugins directory, and locate the file named
"nptgeqplugin.dll"
- Right-click on this file and select "Delete"
from the menu.
- If you don’t have Netscape installed on your computer,
go to step 14.
- If you do have Netscape, return to your Program Files
directory and find the Netscape folder.
- Inside the Netscape folder you will probably need look
in the Communicator folder, and then in the Program folder
to find the Plugins directory.
- Once you are in the Netscape plug-ins directory,
right-click on the file named "nptgeqplugin.dll"
and select "Delete" from the menu.
- Finally, go to your desktop and double click your hard
drive icon to open up the "root" directory on
your C:\ drive. Find the file called the file "xinstall.log."
Right click on it, and select "Delete" from the
menu.
Manual Uninstall
- Shut all of your browser windows.
- Highlight Programs, and then highlight TestGen EQ
Plug-in
- You will see options to remove the plug-in for any
browsers for which it is installed
- Click on the option you want, and the plug-in and
related programs will be removed from your browser
plug-ins director.
- Repeat steps 2 — 4 to remove TestGen from the other
browser, if necessary.
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Getting
Help [TOP]
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For further instructions on
how to use the TestGen plug-in, you can access the help files
by clicking the HELP button while taking a test.
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If you are in need of
further assistance, please contact the Addison-Wesley product
support group:
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Online:
Fill out the Product Support form |
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Phone: 1-800-677-6337 (8 am
- 5 pm CST Monday-Friday)
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