PERT Math case studies
PERT Math · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is a computer-adaptive placement assessment used in Florida's public postsecondary system to gauge a student's readiness for college-level coursework. Its Mathematics section is designed for incoming college students, dual-enrollment high schoolers, and adult learners who need a placement decision before registering for credit-bearing math, and it is typically taken at a testing center or approved site before or during the first term of enrollment. The mathematics content is organized into four broad areas: linear equations and inequalities; algebraic expressions, functions, and systems; quadratic equations and graphing; and geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Items are generally presented as multiple-choice questions, and because the test adapts to performance, the number and difficulty of questions a given candidate sees can vary. The PERT Math case studies are 5 cases and about 2,256 words.
1Delivery Driver's Weekly Net-Pay Target
Denise drives for a regional delivery app. She is paid 3.50 per delivery plus 0.62 per mile driven.
487 words, about 2 min2Fundraiser Ticket Mix and Profit Threshold
A community theater has 540 seats for a fundraiser. Adult tickets sell for 18 and student tickets for 11.
449 words, about 2 min3Fenced Garden Against a Barn
A gardener is building a rectangular vegetable pen against the straight side of a barn. The barn forms one entire side of the pen, so only three sides need fencing.
396 words, about 2 min4Paint Coverage, Cost, and Test Data
Rosa is painting a rectangular room that is 16 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 9 feet high. She will paint the four walls and the ceiling, but not the floor.
487 words, about 2 min5Two Part-Time Jobs and the 30-Hour Cap
Maya is planning her work schedule for the week. She can work at most 30 hours total.
437 words, about 2 min