Kansas Algebra Program

Practice Skills Tests

• To practice a skills test, and to take them for credit in the KAP lab, students will sign-on to the Maple TA system using their KU on-line username and password.
• Students should practice the skills tests on-line through the following link prior to taking the test for credit in the lab:

Practice the skills test on-line.

Preparing for the Skills Tests

• Study the questions found in the Student Handbook.
• Once students are well-prepared, they must come to the KAP Math Lab in Room 323 Strong to take the test for credit.
• The tests are administered by computer and consist of a random set of 15 questions, similar to the questions you have studied.
• You may take the Skills test any time during the hours of operation.

Passing the Skills Tests

• Students are required to answer 12 out of 15 questions correctly to pass a Skills Test with 80% proficiency. Skills Test are to be completed before taking each of the written exams.
• Any student who passes the Skills Test on or before the deadline will receive 10 points.
• If the deadline is missed, the Skills Test may still be taken to receive 5 points.
• Students are limited to attempting a Skills Test only twice in a 30 minute period.