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WHAT is the College Placement Test (CPT)?
The CPT measures skills in RD, WR and MTH
These subjects are critical to college success
Your scores will determine what classes you take
WHY do you need to take the CPT?
Community colleges do not require: a high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores a high school G.P.A.
We do require a College Placement Test to place you in the appropriate level
courses (RD, WR, MTH)
HOW does the CPT test work?
The CPT is a computer test -YOUR responses determine the difficulty level
When finished, you receive a copy of your scores
Your first term schedule is based on the results
Good to know:
You DO NOT have to take all 3 tests at once. But you must take them: in order & within 2 weeks
Breaks are allowed Plan on at least 2 hours for the whole
test
Good to know:
A calculator and scratch piece of paper will be provided
You basically can’t bring anything in with you
The TESTMATH
Math on CPT has three parts.
Arithmetic Elementary
Algebra College-Level
Mathematics
For most students, we suggest focusing primarily on the Arithmetic questions. (If you can also do some of the Algebra questions, even better)
Arithmetic
The basics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents, simple geometry and word problems
It is not very different from the old GED math exam
Arithmetic Examples:
1. ) 32 is 40 percent of what number?
A) 12.8 B) 128 C) 80 D) 800
2. ) The measures of two angles of a triangle are 35° and 45°. What is the measure of the third angle of the triangle?
A) 95° B) 100° C) 105° D) 110°
Math: Elementary Algebra
This test ranges from simple algebra to some pretty advanced stuff
Do not worry if you cannot answer any algebra questions. The goal is to get you placed into beginning algebra (MTH 60)
Elementary Algebra Example:
1.)If A represents the number of apples purchased at 15 cents each, and B represents the number of bananas purchased at 10 cents each, which of the following represents the total value of the purchases in cents?
1.) A + B 2.) (A + B) 3.) 10A + 15B 4.) 15A + 10B
Elementary Algebra Example: 2.) What is the value of the
expression 2x2 + 3xy – 4y2 when x = 2 and y = -4?
A) -80 B) 80 C) -32 D) 32
College-Level Mathematics
This part is crazy hard. If you have no idea how to do this stuff, don’t worry. Most of us don’t either…
Example: The sequence {an} is defined by ao = 1 and an+1 = 2an + 2 for n = 0, 1, 2, … What is the value of a3?
A) 8 B) 10 C) 16 D) 20 E) 22
Reading Comprehension
20 questions – 2 types 1) A text passage followed by a
question based. Some are short, some are longggggggggg
2) Two sentences followed by a question about the relationship between these two sentences.
Reading Example #1
It is said that a smile is universally understood. And nothing triggers a smile more universally than a taste of sugar. Nearly everyone loves sugar. Infant studies indicate that humans are born with an innate love of sweets. Based on statistics, a lot of people in Great Britain must be smiling because on average, every man, woman, and child in that country consumes 95 pounds of sugar each year.
From this passage it seems safe to conclude that the English…
A) Do not know that too much sugar is unhealthy.
B) Eat desserts at every meal.
C) Are fonder of sweets than most people.
D) Have more cavities than any other people.
Reading Example #2
The Midwest is experiencing its worst drought in 15 years. Corn and soybean prices are expected to be very high this year.
What does the second sentence do?
A. It restates the idea found in the first.
B. It states an effect. C. It gives an
example. D. It analyzes the
statement made in the first.
Writing - Sentence Skills
There are 20 Sentence Skills (two types)
1) Sentence correction 2) Construction shift questions
Writing – Sentence Skills #1 Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.
The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer.
To walk, biking, and driving are Pat’s favorite ways of getting around.
A) To walk, biking, and driving B) Walking, biking, and driving C) To walk, biking, and to drive D) To walk, to bike, and also driving
Writing – Sentence Skills #2 Rewrite the sentence in your head following the directions given below.
Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have essentially the same meaning as the original sentence.
It is easy to carry solid objects without spilling them, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
Rewrite, beginning with:
Unlike liquids, The next words will be: A) It is easy to B) We can easily C) Solid objects can easily be D) Solid objects are easy to be
ESL LANGUAGE USE TEST
If you are a non-native English speaker, you will be able to take a different test. This test will check your skills with grammar (nouns, pronouns, subject-verb agreement, adjectives, verbs, etc.)
ESL – Grammar Test Example:
Some day men and women ________________ to Mars.
A) Will travel B) Will travels C) Will traveling D) Will traveled
On Test Day…
Relax Get plenty of rest and eat properly
before the test Read all questions carefully Pace yourself. Allow yourself plenty
of time – you never need to rush Take a break, if needed
After the Test – Understanding your scores
CPT Score - Reading Course Placement
0 - 35 ABE
36 - 59 RD 90
60 - 79 RD 115**
80 and up RD 117**
** Indicates “Proficiency” in reading
After the Test – Understanding your scores
CPT Score - Writing Course Placement
0 - 30 ABE
31-49 WR 80
50 - 69 WR 90
70 and up WR 101*
70 - 93 WR 115*
94 and up WR 121*
* Indicates “Proficiency” in writing
After the Test – Understanding your scores
Math TEST Score Course Placement
Arithmetic 0 - 30 MTH 10
Arithmetic 31 - 57 MTH 20*
Arithmetic 58 and up MTH 60
Basic Algebra 6-15 MTH 60
Basic Algebra 11-15 Eligible for MTH 65
Basic Algebra 16-23 MTH 95* Indicates “Proficiency”
After the test…
Register for classes!!! Work with a Student Resource
Specialist or Advisor to plan your schedule
Stephanie Haas - ABE/GED/ESL Julie Vawser - ENL
Don’t forget!
You can retake any portion of the CPT twice a year
If your scores are old, take it again!!! Save your financial aid Test out of
basic reading, writing & math
More Resources
Free sample questions: http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/stud
ents http://www.testprepreview.com/accupla
cer_practice.htm