It is of utmost importance that Math-Power instructors be mathematically competent through at least 9th grade algebra to ensure quality instruction for Math-Power students. Therefore, each instructor candidate will be given a math test on the first morning of training. If the candidate does not pass the test, another test may be administered on the last day of training. Additional opportunities will be made available after training is complete if necessary. A sample test is included on this web site along with the answer key. Another sample test and its solutions are included in the instructor's information packet.

The Math-Power instructor's test is comprised of twenty questions. Candidates will have approximately 45 minutes to complete the test. A score of 80% or better must be achieved before a Math-Power license will be issued. The following is a list of the subject areas from which the test questions may be selected. Each of these areas is part of a typical ninth grade algebra text. Calculators are NOT permitted for use on this test.

A. Basic Arithmetic
        Fundamentals of adding, subtracting, multiplying and
        dividing whole numbers, fractions and decimals
B. Mean, Median, and Mode
        Definitions of these terms
        Evaluate them from a data set.
C. Percentages
        Basic percent problems
        Simple interest
        Discount
        Percent of increase or decrease.
D. Linear Equations
        Solve linear equations with fractions and parenthesis.
        Graphing linear equations
        Slope and y-intercept
E. Systems of Equations
        Solve a system of 2 equations in 2 unknowns.
F. Exponents
        The meaning of exponents
        Simplification of expressions involving exponents.
G. Polynomials
        Add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials
        Factoring
H. Quadratics
        Solve by factoring
        Solve by quadratic formula
        Graph quadratics
I. Irrationals
        Simplify irrational expressions
        Solve irrational equations
J. Word Problems
        Investment
        Uniform motion (distance, rate, time)
        Mixtures
        Proportions and variations
        Geometry (no proofs)
        Consecutive integers
        Work
K. Formulas
        Solve formulas.
        (You do not need to have formulas memorized.)
L. Basic Trigonometry
        Definition of Sin, Cos, & Tan
        Pythagorean Theorem