The Commerce and Business Program Readiness Assessment (CBAR) is a 20 question multiple-choice test that meets the Math 11 requirements for some of the Commerce and Business Administration courses. This assessment takes approximately one hour to complete via Blackboard.
- Who should write
- What to bring to the test
- What it tests
- Preparation for the test
- Test results
- Waiting period for CBAR rewrites
- How to book an assessment
Who should write
The CBAR is for students in any of the Commerce and Business Administration programs and don't have proof of completing Foundations of Math 11 or its equivalencies. This assessment can be used for courses that need a minimum grade of C in Foundations of Math 11.
What to bring to the test
Please bring:
- Government issued photo identification (ie: a passport, a driver's license)
- You Douglas College Student Number
- A pen or pencil
Calculators are not permitted for this test.
What it tests
The test includes questions from topics like:
- calculating percentages
- solving proportions
- performing operations with integers, following the correct order of operations
- performing addition, subtraction, multiplication of polynomials
- simplifying algebraic expressions: rational expressions, expressions with positive or negative integer exponents
- solving equations: linear, rational, literal
- solving word problems which yield linear equations
- evaluating algebraic expressions and formulas
- determining slope: given two points on a line
- determining the equation of a straight line in slope-intercept form
- solving systems of linear equations (two variables)
- solving word problems which yield a system of two linear equations
- graphing linear equations in two variables
- read and interpret linear and non-linear graphs
Preparation for the test
We suggest reviewing books related to Basic Algebra or Intermediate Algebra. The Douglas College Library has several of these books available.
Test results
You'll usually get your results and meet with an Assessment Services Coordinator right after the test. If results take longer (up to 24 hours), a Coordinator will contact you. If you're not successful, they'll help you explore other options to meet your math requirement.
Please refer to the table below for the CBAR test scores:
| Score | Status |
|---|---|
| 14 or higher | Pass. |
| 12-13 | Can rewrite after two months. |
| 11-13 | Can register into MATU 0410. |
| 10 or less | Can rewrite after 1 year. |
Waiting period for CBAR rewrites
If you score between 11 to 13, you can rewrite the CBAR four months after your initial attempt, and you are allowed a maximum of two attempts every two years. However, if you score 10 or less, you cannot rewrite for one year and we suggest you consider taking Math Upgrading (MATU) courses.
How to book an assessment
Visit How to book an Assessment.
You can register up to 48 hours (two business days) before your desired exam date. If you need to cancel, it must be done no later than 24 hours (one business day) before the exam.