What is the accuplacer placement test?
We want you to have a successful experience at South Puget Sound so we
provide placement testing to help you and your advisor identify
an appropriate starting point in your education. The fee for the test is $15.00. The
test covers three subject areas: math, reading and English. The
placement test is designed to match your present skill level in
these three areas with the South Puget Sound courses for which you are ready. You may take this test only two times while attending South Puget Sound.
What are the tests like?
The math placement test consists of math
problems at three different levels: arithmetic, elementary algebra and college-level algebra. The test is administered in
a computer-based format. Your
results are immediately available upon completion of testing.
On the English placement test, you are presented
with a number of essays and are asked to find errors in grammar, punctuation, and style.
The reading placement test involves reading
paragraphs and then answering multiple-choice questions
pertaining to what you just read.
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Writing 101
College Writing I
Develops students' abilities to think, speak, write and read effectively. Develops writing skills by focusing on the strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and feelings and to make a points. Develops reading skills to enable them to participate in their community and the world at large. Emphasizes both the process and the product of writing.
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College-level Math
100 level or
above
Math 107, Math 108, Math 120, Math 156, Phil 120, CIS 168
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English 96/97
Advanced-beginner/intermediate instruction and practice in the writing of grammatically accurate and varied sentences and in the developing of interesting, coherent, well-supported, short essays.
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Math 99
Intermediate
Algebra
Full treatment of rational, radical, and quadratic expressions and equations. Linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic relations with their graphs and applications.
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Reading 96/97
College Reading
Skills
Explores and employs methods to read actively, analyze writing styles, and interpret material of culturally diverse authors.
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English 91/92
Writing Fundamentals
II
A basic course that teaches students sentence analysis skills that will help them construct correct compound and complex sentences and recognize and revise incorrect and confusing sentences.
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Math 98
Introductory
Algebra
Brief review of operations with signed numbers and solving basic linear equations. Graphing linear relationships, the equation of a line, systems of equations, properties of exponents, and operations with polynomials. Introduction of rational expressions and solving quadratic equations by factoring.
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Reading 91/92
Whole language approach emphasizing flexible reading strategies, logical thinking, and group discussion for students who wish to improve comprehension through diverse reading materials.
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ABE / ESL
Adult Basic Education / English as a Second
Language
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Math 94
Mathematics
II
A slower-paced course for people who have no prior success with algebra. Covers operations with signed numbers, solving linear equations, and an introduction to graphing.
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ABE / ESL
Adult Basic Education / English as a Second
Language
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Math 80/90
Mathematics I
Operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Also includes percents, proportions, measurement, basic geometry, applications, problem-solving strategies, and writing about mathematics.
Prerequisite: appropriate placement test or equivalent.
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ABE
Adult Basic
Education
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How do I prepare for the
tests?
In order to do your best, get a good night’s sleep and eat well
prior to testing. We recommend doing some practice tests to help you
refresh your math, reading, and English skills. Cramming is unlikely to improve
your results. The most important thing is to relax, because this
test does not determine your future. It is only used to help you and
your advisor decide the best place for you to begin.
Here are resources to help you study.
Accuplacer Study Guide
Aims Community College Study Guide
Test Prep Review
St. Louis Community College Study Guide
College Board.com Study Guide
Whom do I contact for further information?
For additional information on placement tests, contact the Testing Center at (360) 596-5770. To schedule a testing appointment or get more information
check out the
Testing Center.
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