Mathematics Level 2
Mathematics Level 2 is a broad survey test intended for students who have taken college-preparatory mathematics for more than three years, including two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and elementary functions (precalculus) and/or trigonometry.
Anticipated Skills
You're not expected to have studied every topic on the test, but you should anticipate the following:
- Number and Operations
- Algebra and Functions
- Geometry and Measurement (coordinate, three dimensional, and trigonometry)
- Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
Calculator Use
It's NOT necessary to use a calculator to solve every question on the Mathematics Level 2 Subject Test, so it's important to know when and how to use one. For about 35-40 percent of the questions, there's no advantage, perhaps even a disadvantage, to using a calculator. For about 55-65 percent of the questions, a calculator may be useful or necessary.
If you're comfortable with both a scientific and graphing calculator, you should bring a graphing calculator. A graphing calculator may provide an advantage over a scientific calculator on some questions. Read more about acceptable calculators.
