PERT practice test: free Florida PERT math, reading and writing questions
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Prepare for the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.), the college placement test used at Florida colleges, with original practice questions on its three subtests: Mathematics, Reading and Writing. Start with 5 free questions, then take two full practice tests of 45 questions (15 per subtest), each with an explanation for every answer and your score per subtest.
- 5 free questions
- 2 full tests, 90 questions
- Math, reading and writing
- Explanation for every answer
- Practice certificate PDF
What is on the PERT test?
The P.E.R.T. is Florida's common placement test. Colleges in the Florida College System use it to decide whether you start in college-level English and math courses or in developmental (non-credit) courses first.
| Subtest | Questions | Score range | College-ready score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 (25 scored + 5 field test) | 50-150 | 114 |
| Reading | 30 (25 scored + 5 field test) | 50-150 | 106 |
| Writing | 30 (25 scored + 5 field test) | 50-150 | 103 |
Every subtest is computer-adaptive: the next question depends on your previous answers. The 5 field-test questions are not scored, and you cannot tell which ones they are. Handheld calculators are not allowed; an on-screen calculator appears on some math questions.
Sources: Florida Department of Education P.E.R.T. FAQ and State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C. on fldoe.org, checked 23 October 2026.
PERT passing score: what score do you need?
There is no pass or fail, but Florida sets college-ready scores in Rule 6A-10.0315: 114 in Mathematics, 106 in Reading and 103 in Writing. Below those scores, a college can place you in developmental education first. Older study guides list 113, 104 and 99: those were Florida's interim cut scores from 2011 and are no longer in the rule.
Colleges may ask for more for higher math courses. Santa Fe College, for example, notes that the PERT places you at most in Intermediate Algebra, and asks students with 123 or more in math to take a further placement test to start in College Algebra or higher (sfcollege.edu, checked 23 October 2026). Check the placement page of your own college.
Florida's rule also accepts certain other scores, such as Next-Generation ACCUPLACER, and some students are exempt from placement testing; ask your college advisor. See also the Accuplacer practice test.
How MyLevel's PERT practice tests work
The real PERT is untimed and adaptive, so no practice test can copy it exactly, and a MyLevel percentage is not a PERT score. MyLevel gives you two fixed practice tests of 45 questions, 15 per subtest, with a 60-minute timer to keep a steady pace.
- Mathematics: linear equations and inequalities, slope and line equations, exponents, polynomials, factoring, quadratics, absolute value, rational expressions and word problems, up to intermediate algebra.
- Reading: main idea, supporting details, inference, author's purpose and tone, vocabulary in context, fact and opinion, comparing two short passages.
- Writing: subject-verb agreement, fragments and run-ons, punctuation, word choice (its/it's, affect/effect), pronouns, modifiers, transitions and paragraph organization.
After each test you see your score per subtest and an explanation for every answer, with the math worked out step by step.
A one-week PERT study plan
- Day 1: take the 5 free questions, then Practice Test 1. Note your weakest subtest.
- Days 2-4: read every explanation of the questions you missed and practise those topics; for math, rework each problem on paper without a calculator.
- Day 5: take Practice Test 2.
- Days 6-7: review what you still miss. On test day, take your time: the real PERT is untimed, and you cannot go back to earlier questions on an adaptive test.
The full pack costs $9.99, one time: two full practice tests, explanations, a score per subtest and a practice certificate. No subscription. One purchase also unlocks every other MyLevel job and aptitude test. Not useful? Full refund within 14 days.
MyLevel is independent and not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Florida Department of Education, Pearson or any college. P.E.R.T. is the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test of the Florida Department of Education. All questions are original practice questions on the published PERT subjects, not real test questions.
Sample question with explanation
Read the two sentences: "The library closed early on Friday. The heating system had broken down." Which choice combines them most clearly?
- The library closed early on Friday, but the heating system had broken down.
- Closing early on Friday, the heating system at the library had already broken down.
- The library closed early on Friday, the heating system had broken down.
- The library closed early on Friday because the heating system had broken down.
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Answer: D. The library closed early on Friday because the heating system had broken down.
The second sentence gives the reason for the first, so "because" shows the relationship. Joining them with only a comma is a comma splice, "but" signals a contrast that is not there, and the "Closing early" version says the heating system closed early.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free PERT practice test?
Yes. The first 5 questions on this page are free, with an explanation for each answer. The two full 45-question practice tests are in the $9.99 pack (one-time payment).
What is a good PERT score?
Florida's college-ready scores are 114 in Mathematics, 106 in Reading and 103 in Writing, on a scale from 50 to 150 (Rule 6A-10.0315). Some colleges ask for a higher math score, such as 123, to go further toward College Algebra; check your college's placement rules.
How many questions are on the PERT test?
Each of the three subtests (Mathematics, Reading and Writing) has 30 questions: 25 that count for your score and 5 unscored field-test questions, so 90 questions if you take all three.
Is the PERT test timed?
No. The PERT is untimed and computer-adaptive. MyLevel's practice tests use a 60-minute timer for 45 questions only to help you keep a steady pace.
Are these the real PERT test questions?
No. These are original questions written by MyLevel on the same subjects as the PERT. Real test questions are not published, and no site can legally offer them.
Can I unlock only this test?
There is one option, so you never have to choose: the $9.99 job pack, one time. It unlocks the 2 full tests on this page and every other MyLevel job test, with no subscription and a full refund within 14 days if it does not help you.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After a full practice test you can download a MyLevel practice certificate (PDF) with your score. It is a personal record of your practice, not an official document or a PERT score.
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