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Mathematics Proficiency Exam

Students need to pass the Mathematics Proficiency Exam with a score of 80 percent or higher to be accepted to the early childhood education programs. The exam is composed of 35 questions. Students need to get 28 questions correct to pass it. This proficiency exam is co-administered by the Department of Early Childhood/Art Education and the Office of Testing at Brooklyn College.

Exam Schedule

Fall 2019

• Thursday, October 17, 1–3:30 p.m., 133 Ingersoll Hall Extension, and 5–7:30 p.m., 3139 Boylan Hall
• Thursday, November 21, 1–3:30 p.m., 133 Ingersoll Hall Extension, and 5–7:30 p.m., 3139 Boylan Hall

Exam Registration

To sign up for the Math Proficiency Exam, go to the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, click on "eServices," and then click on "Schedule an Appointment."

Exam Review Materials and Previous Exams

Spend some time reviewing the previous exams and relevant documents:

• Content Review (pdf)
• Additional Content Review and Practice (pdf)

Previous exams:

• January 2017 (pdf) and Answer Key (pdf)
• Spring 2016 (pdf)
• Spring 2014 (pdf)
• Summer 2013 (pdf)

Please review the most recent New York State Math test for grades four through six.