Remerciez-le!

Remerciez @Admin pour avoir partagé cet document gratuitement, de la manière la plus simple, en partageant sur les réseaux sociaux.

ACCUPLACER Testing & Study Guide Contents ACCUPLACER Overview .................

ACCUPLACER Testing & Study Guide Contents ACCUPLACER Overview ............................................................................................................. 2 Accuplacer test set-up..................................................................................................................3 Exemptions from placement testing/score requirements………………………………………….………. 4 What to expect on test day........................................................................................................... 5 What to expect after testing/Students with disabilities .............................................................. 6 General test taking tips................................................................................................................. 7 Elementary Algebra ..................................................................................................................... 8 Overview/ testing tips.................................................................................................................. 9 Algebra Tips/Practice Questions .................................................................................................10 Arithmetic......................................................................................................................................18 Reading ...........................................................................................................................................30 Sentence Skills ..............................................................................................................................43 Resource Guide................................................................................................................................50 References......................................................................................................................................51 Credit/Resource: Johnston Community College Undated 7/2013 1 2 ACCUPLACER OVERVIEW What is ACCUPLACER? The CollegeBoard ACCUPLACER is an assessment known as a placement assessment. Placement tests are used to assess your level of skill and readiness for a certain educational course path. At MCC, ACCUPLACER is used as a part of the admissions process to determine your level of readiness for college-level courses in the areas of English and math. A student taking the assessment will be tested on math, reading, and English. The test has the following characteristics: Computer based Multiple choice Untimed Computer adaptive or based on your level of ability How ACCUPLACER works As mentioned, ACCUPLACER is an untimed, computerized multiple choice test. The test presents one question per test screen with a set of answer choices. After choosing your answer, the test will immediately move to the next question. ACCUPLACER grades each question after it is answered. Therefore, once you have answered a question and moved on to the next question, you will not be able to go back and change your answer. The test is also computer adaptive, meaning that the test administers questions based on how you are performing on each question. This allows ACCUPLACER to accurately score and provide a placement based on your results. As part of MCC’s admissions process, if you are enrolling in a degree or diploma curriculum program, you will be required to take all parts of the placement test. Some certificate programs may require the placement test for admission. The following chart shows degree options that require placement testing: 3 n. ACCUPLACER test setup At MCC, students generally take the following sections: Elementary Algebra, Arithmetic (score dependent), Reading Comprehension, and Sentence Skills (English). Below is a breakdown of the sections: Elementary Algebra 12 questions Arithmetic 17 questions Reading Comprehension 20 questions Sentence Skills 20 questions ACCUPLACER is graded on a scale of 20-120. Because the test helps determine whether you are ready for college-level courses, a student cannot “pass‟ or “fail‟ the examination. Keep in mind however, that depending on how you score, you may be required to take developmental/remedial course to help adequately prepare you for college-level courses. Taking developmental/remedial courses may extend the time it takes for you to complete your degree. When do I take ACCUPLACER? In order to take the ACCUPLACER, you must complete the following steps: Fill out a MCC application Submit official high school, or GED transcripts. Schedule your personal admissions appointment by calling 828-766-1234 4 Exemptions from placement testing You are not required to take Reading Comprehension or Sentence Skills sections if one of the following is met:  You have taken the SAT and scored 500 on the Critical Reading section or 500 on the Writing section.  You have taken the ACT and scored 20 on the Reading section or 18 on the English section. You are not required to take Arithmetic or Elementary Algebra sections if one of the following is met:  You have taken the SAT and scored 500 on the Math section.  You have taken the ACT and scored 22 on the Math section. You may not be required to take any sections if one the following is met:  You have taken a placement test at your local high school or another institution.  You have taken college level courses in English or math at another college and will be transferring the credit to MCC. To receive credit from courses taken at another college, you must have your official transcripts sent to Student Development.  You graduated from a NC Public High School in 2013 or later, earned an unwieghted GPA of 2.6 or higher, and completed Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and a 4th math suitable for community college and/or university admissions. To verify this, you must submit an official high school transcript to Student Development. Score requirements The following chart represents minimum scores required to place into college-level English and math courses at MCC. If scores are lower than these minimums, a developmental/remedial course may be required. College-Level Course ACCUPLACER score requirement MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 55 Algebra MAT 161 College Algebra 75 Algebra ENG 111 Expository Writing Combined score of 166 Reading & Sentence Skills 5 What to expect on test day You will need to bring a photo ID with you. Please do not bring the following to the Testing Center: • Food • Drinks • Children or Guests • Cheat Sheets, Formula Sheets, Crib Sheets • Electronic Devices, such as Mp3 players, iPods, iPads, Labtops If you bring a cell phone, you will be asked to turn the cell phone OFF during testing 6 What to expect after testing Alert the proctor that your test session has ended so that your score report can be printed. After testing, make an appointment with your assigned faculty advisor for course advising and class registration. Problems with Computers? In order to complete the ACCUPLACER placement test, knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard is required. Some people may find that they lack necessary skills to complete the test. If you feel that your computer skills will inhibit your ability to successfully complete the ACCUPLACER, please contact the Testing Coordinator prior to test day so that options for testing can be discussed. Students with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities/special needs who require testing accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator in the Counseling Center at 766-1256. All requests for disability-related services or accommodations for testing should be made in a timely manner (5 days) prior to testing, as the student will be required to provide current documentation to verify a disability. For additional questions regarding required documentation or other disability services, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator. 7 General Test Taking Tips  Get enough sleep the night before the test.  Plan to arrive on time and in enough time to find the Testing Center.  Know what items you can and cannot bring with you.  To avoid experiencing test anxiety, approach the test with a positive attitude. Negative self-talk can ruin your ability to do well on a test.  Prior to entering the Testing Center, locate the bathroom and/or break areas that can be utilized during testing.  Listen carefully to all pre-test instructors prior to starting your test.  Carefully read all test questions and instructions presented.  Ask questions if you do not understand what is required.  Utilize materials given during the test such as scratch paper.  Deal with test anxiety by preparing in advance, taking your time, and pacing yourself throughout the assessment.  During testing, read the entire question and all choices before attempting to answer.  ACCUPLACER is a multiple choice test. For multiple choice questions, eliminate choices that you know are incorrect first. Then attempt to find and choose the answer.  If you are unsure of the answer, make an educated guess.  Usually your first choice of the answer is the right one. Don’t second guess yourself. READING Overview The Reading Comprehension section of ACCUPLACER contains 20 multiple choice questions that fall into two categories: 1. A reading passage followed by a question based on the text. Both short and long passages are provided. 2. Sentence relationships presenting two sentences followed by a question about the relationship between these two sentences. Testing Tips  Do not rush. Take your time and make sure you understand what you are reading.  Read carefully. Sometimes, one word in the passage can change the entire meaning.  Double check your answer before moving to the next question.  Understand what the test question is asking about the passage before attempting to answer. In many cases, reviewing the passage and answer choices will help. Concepts & Practice Questions Six skills prepare students to become better readers and for reading in college-level courses:  recognizing main ideas  identifying supporting details  recognizing implied main ideas and the central point  understanding relationships that involve addition and time  understanding relationships that involve illustration, comparison or contrast, and cause and effect  understanding purpose and tone Main idea In order to become a better and faster reader, recognizing the main idea is the most important skill you can develop. Think of the main idea as an umbrella--it is the author‟s primary point about a topic. All other material in the paragraph fits under the main idea. In a paragraph, authors often present the main idea to readers in a single sentence called the topic sentence. Consider this example: TV violence does affect people in negative ways. Frequent TV watchers uploads/Litterature/ accuplacer-guide.pdf