Discussion: So what do my scores really mean? University College NSO Class of 2022 August 13, 2018
Fundamental to ALL academic majors!!! Math and Writing Fundamental to ALL academic majors!!!
Accuplacer (Math) There are three tests in the math section: Arithmetic (Math 100) Elementary Algebra (MAT115) College-Level Math (Depends on Major) The ACCUPLACER Math section is graded on a scale that ranges between 20 and 120 points.
Arithmetic Elementary Algebra College Level Math 12 questions Knowledge Areas: Integers and rational numbers Algebraic expressions Equations, inequalities, and verbal problems College Level Math 20 questions Knowledge Areas: Algebraic operations Equations and inequalities Coordinate geometry Applications Functions and Trigonometry 17 questions Knowledge Areas: Whole Numbers and fractions Decimals and percentages Applications Problem-solving
Results - Arithmetic
Results – Elementary Algebra
Previously MAT100 MAT115 Depends on Major
This Year!!
Accuplacer (Essay) Evaluates writing skills such as: Focus of the text Sentence structure Organization Purpose is to measure how well a student can develop an argument, using evidence-based support, as well as the appropriate mechanical conventions.
Accuplacer (Essay Scores) 0 – Blank or Illegible 1 – 2 Inadequate and weak writing proficiency 3 – Low level of writing proficiency 4 – Developing level of writing proficiency 5 – Adequate level of writing proficiency 6 – Minimal level of writing proficiency 7 – Sufficient level of writing proficiency 8 – Exemplary level of writing proficiency
Essay Results
Previously ENG101 ENG100
This Year!! ENG101 ENG100 *Tutoring Required
Learning Center Centralized location for testing and tutoring L. Douglas Wilder Library Study Night/Tutoring Wednesday and Thursday Nights until 10 pm Attendance will be documented Required for those who are in the Writing 1-3 range, and Math 20-69