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What’s on the Test?
The NES Mathematics exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and you’ll be timed at 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Don’t worry—you won’t have to do calculations in your head! You will be provided with an on-screen scientific calculator during the exam.
Don’t worry—you won’t have to memorize every formula! You’ll have access to a symbols and formulas sheet during the exam.
The test is split into five sections:
1. Number Sense and Algebraic Reasoning
20% of the exam
- Real numbers
- Mathematical problem solving
- Algebraic techniques
- Complex numbers
- Vectors
- Matrices
2. Functions and Relations
30% of the exam
- Algebraic functions and relations
- Linear, quadratic, and higher-degree polynomial functions
- Exponential and logarithmic functions
- Rational, radical, absolute value, and piecewise defined functions
3. Measurement and Geometry
20% of the exam
- Measurement principles and procedures
- Euclidean geometry in two and three dimensions
- Coordinate and transformational geometry
4. Trigonometry and Calculus
15% of the exam
- Solving problems involving distance, angles, and the unit circle
- Rewriting trigonometric expressions to solve equations or prove expressions equivalent
- Relationships between a trigonometric function and its graph
- The law of sines
- The law of cosines
- The concepts of limit, derivative, and integration
- Limits, rates of change, and continuity
- Derivatives and integrals
5. Statistics and Probability
15% of the exam
- Collecting, organizing, and displaying data
- Comparing measures of central tendency and variability
- The effects of bias and sampling techniques
- Probability distributions
- Probabilities of simple and compound events
- Conditional probabilities
- Using models to identify the size of a sample space for an event
- Interpreting expected value from a discrete probability distribution
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create an NES account on their website. You can then register for the exam via your account.
The testing fee is $119.
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How the Exam is Scored
The exam is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score will range somewhere between 100 and 300.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the NES Mathematics exam?
The exam contains 100 questions.
What is the time limit for the NES Mathematics exam?
The exam is timed at 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the passing score for the NES Mathematics exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 220 to pass.
How much does the NES Mathematics exam cost?
The testing fee is $199.
Can I use a calculator on the NES Mathematics exam?
Yes, a scientific calculator will be provided.
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