The Accuplacer Tests Cover All Of The Following Except (2024)

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The Accuplacer Tests Cover All Of The Following Except? ›

Final answer:

The suite of assessments include reading, writing, math, ESL, essay and local test options. ACCUPLACER provides a highly flexible solution that institutions can adapt to meet their unique placement needs by allowing users to integrate test combinations and placement rules.

All ACCUPLACER tests use a multiple-choice format except for WritePlacer^®, which is an essay test. There's no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best to demonstrate your skills. ACCUPLACER uses the latest computer-adaptive technology, which means the questions you see are based on your skill level.

Final answer: The ACCUPLACER tests cover English, math, reading, but not science.

The full Accuplacer is made up of three sections: 1) Reading, 2) Writing (commonly referred to as “English”) and 3) Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (commonly referred to as “Math”). All questions are multiple choice.

The difficulty of the test really depends on your current math and English skills - students with solid preparation typically find it manageable, but others may feel quite challenged.

You can take the test as many times as you need to until you pass. The test is untimed and is open book.

Classic Accuplacer Test:

Passing score for Arithmetic is 77. Passing score for Algebra is 76. Passing score for English Basic Skills (EBS) is 250 total of the three English tests. Multiply the Essay score by 15 and then add the three scores together.

The Next-Generation Accuplacer® exam is scored between a scale of 200 to 300.

How many times can I take the ACCUPLACER test? ›

Students are allowed to take the Accuplacer test twice per every 12 month period. It's in your best interest to brush up before taking your placement test. Accuplacer offers a web-based Study App for students to prepare for the test.

Accuplacer Assessment

The Accuplacer is a computerized self-paced, untimed test. The test is delivered in a multiple choice format. Most students complete the test within 1.5 to 2 hours. The test is adaptive; the Accuplacer determines which questions will be given next based upon previous answers.

As soon as you finish an ACCUPLACER test, ask the testing center to print your ACCUPLACER score report. If you want to understand how you did on each test, you can refer to the Skills Insight™ statements. You'll also receive an email with your score report.

ACCUPLACER Placement Test

Personal calculators are not allowed, however, a pop-up calculator is provided on specific test questions. There is no charge for the first time testing. Retesting is $10. Test scores are valid 5 years for Reading, 3 years for EAP tests, 2 years for Math.

ACCUPLACER can be administered in-person at a designated testing center by a certified proctor, remotely using an approved ACCUPLACER remote proctoring vendor*, or by a certified proctor using a video Conferencing Software.

The difficulty of the test really depends on your current math and English skills - students with solid preparation typically find it manageable, but others may feel quite challenged.

Classic Accuplacer Test:

Passing score for Arithmetic is 77. Passing score for Algebra is 76. Passing score for English Basic Skills (EBS) is 250 total of the three English tests. Multiply the Essay score by 15 and then add the three scores together.

The purpose of the Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions Test (AAF) is to determine if test-takers are familiar with linear equations, including their applications and graphs. Examinees will also be asked to factor and solve quadratic, radical, rational, and polynomial equations.

Since the SAT is timed, you may find the SAT harder. On the other hand, since the ACCUPLACER is adaptive, you may find the SAT easier.