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Exam Preparation

If you haven't met the ELM requirement by other means, you must take the exam before you can register for classes. The exam is your last chance to avoid having to enroll in remedial math courses. Prepare seriously.

CSU Recommendation

Online Personalized ELM Exam Tutorial ($35)popup window icon - The CSU strongly recommends that all students preparing for the exam register for the Online Personalized ELM Exam Tutorial. This tutorial has been specifically designed for the ELM and can provide you with personalized math instruction. More information:

Online Personalized ELM Exam Tutorial ($35)
Site Link Online Personalized ELM Exam Tutorial ($35)popup window icon
Time 18 weeks of access
Test Format Online self-paced ELM exam prep
Description
  • You will be asked to register or to log in in order to access the tutorial at the reduced rate of $35.
  • To access this service you will need to register for the site or log in to your account.
  • This tutorial will determine which math topics you need to practice and will guide you through the process of learning that material.
  • This is not a quick review, but rather a study course.
  • You are encouraged to spend 1-2 hours a day to complete the tutorial.
  • The $35 price has been specially arranged by the CSU (non sale price = $80).
  • Registration and credit card payment are required.
  • Listen to a teacher and his students talk about the value they got from this online math tutorial.

Description of Other Options

Live Online Math Tutoring ($10 - $50)
Site Link Live Online Math Tutoring ($10-$50)popup window icon
Time 1-6 months of access
Test Format Tutor available online to answer math questions when you need help
Description
  • Live math tutors will help you solve math problems similar to those that will be found on the ELM Exam.
  • This tutoring resource is best used as a supplement for other ELM exam preparation materials.
  • You will need to type in the problem that you'd like your tutor to help you solve, and your tutor will then work through the problem with you.
  • Registration and credit card payment are required.

10 Online ELM Practice Problems (free)
Site Link 10 Online ELM Practice Problems (free)
Time 15 minutes
Test Format 10 online multiple-choice problems
Description
  • This short quiz will give you a quick view of what to expect on the ELM exam.
  • It will not give you a true indication of how you will do on the exam.
  • You should plan to use one of the other tools on this page to help you prepare for the exam.
  • The practice problem test is automatically graded online.

50 Online ELM Practice Problems (free)
Site Link 50 Online ELM Practice Problems (free)
Time 90 minutes
Test Format 50 online multiple-choice problems
Description
  • This quiz is the same length and basic format as the ELM exam.
  • You may find it useful to take this quiz once you have already prepared for the exam.
  • To simulate testing conditions, you should work alone, set a time limit of 90 minutes, and avoid using a calculator.

Printed Sample ELM Problems (free)
Site Link Printed Sample ELM Problems (free) popup window icon *
Time 2-4 hours
Test Format 114 multiple-choice problems on paper
Description
  • These practice problems provide more opportunities to get ready for the ELM exam.
  • The problems do not provide much instruction, so you will need to access other exam prep resources to prepare for the exam.
  • To access these problems you need to be able to download and print a PDF file.
  • An answer key is included in the file.

    • *Adobe Reader is needed to view these files. A free version can be downloaded by clicking here popup window icon.

If you haven’t met the ELM requirement by other means, you must take the exam before you can register for classes. The exam is your last chance to avoid having to enroll in remedial math courses. Prepare seriously.

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