The Douglas College Math 11 Exemption Assessment (DCMX) is a 50-question multiple choice test which meets the requirements for Foundations of Math 11 as per British Columbia's Ministry of Education. This assessment takes approximately three hours to complete via Blackboard.
- Who should write
- What to bring to the test
- What it tests
- Test results
- Waiting period for DCMX rewrites
- How to book an assessment
Who should write
The DCMX is for students who don’t have proof of completing Foundations of Math 11. This assessment can meet the requirements for a range of courses at Douglas College. Please see the Test results section for more information.
Alternatively, if you need a Math 11 requirement for a specific program or class, you might be interested in the Commerce and Business Readiness Assessment (CBAR), the PSYC 2300 Readiness Assessment (DCPA), or the Veterinary Technology Program Readiness Assessment (DCVT).
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
- A scientific calculator
What it tests
The test includes questions related to the following topics:
- Simplifying expressions: rational expressions, expressions with roots and/or positive, negative or rational exponents, complex fractions, excluded values in radical and rational expressions
- Factoring polynomials
- Solving equations: linear, quadratic, radical, rational, exponential (with the variable as base or as exponent), literal and systems of equations
- Direct, inverse and joint variation
- Functions: function notation, evaluating functions, finding domain and range of polynomial, radical and rational functions
- Graphing: linear functions, quadratic functions of the form y=a(x−p)2 + q, completing the square, determining
- Trigonometry: right-triangle trigonometry, solving trig equations over the domain: 0≤θ≤360° and θ∈ R, solving oblique triangles using the law of sines and the law of cosines
- Statistics: average, standard deviation, normal distribution and probability
- Problem solving: using proportional reasoning, rates, scale factors, area, volume and patterns
Preparation for the test
We suggest reviewing books related to Basic Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, or College 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.
Passing the test with a C or better gives you credit equivalent to Foundations of Math 11. A C- gives you credit for Douglas College’s MATU 0411.
Please refer to the table below for test scores:
| A+ | 95-100% (48 to 50) | B+ | 80-84% (40 to 42) | C+ | 65-69% (33 to 34) | P | 50-54% (25 to 27) |
| A | 90-94% (45 to 47) | B | 75-79% (38 to 39) | C | 60-64% (30 to 32) | F | 0-49% (0 to 24) |
| A- | 85-89% (43 to 44) | B- | 70-74% (35 to 37) | C- | 55-59% (28 to 29) |
- Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing applicants need a score of 38–39 (75–79%) to meet the B grade requirement.
- Optician and Hospitality Management applicants need a score of 28–29 to meet the C- grade requirement.
Waiting period for DCMX rewrites
You can rewrite the DCMX four months after your initial attempt, and you are allowed a maximum of two attempts every two years.
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.