ACCUPLACER Writing Placement Test Overview
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2020
- Hi! I'm Maya and I'm here to guide you through the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Writing Test.
We’re going to go over the content you’ll see the on the test; how the test is graded; effective test-taking tips, and scores needed for college-level course placement. We’ll also be discussing some free options that are available for self-study.
For the purpose of studying for the test, it’s important to talk about the literary genres and subject area material you’ll see on the test. You’ll also need to know how many questions are on the test and how your writing skills are being evaluated. Let’s get started.
There are both fictional and informational texts on the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Writing Test. This means that you’ll be reading short passages based on fictional short stories or novels, and even passages from informative, explanatory, and persuasive nonfiction essays.
The informational text passages you’ll see on the test can come from any subject areas, including the following: history, psychology, sociology, philosophy, literature, biology, chemistry, and astronomy. This means that one of the best ways to prepare for the test is to spend time reading and learning about topics and ideas from these subjects. A great place to start would be a textbook, or newspaper or magazine articles.
Now we’re going to talk more about the test is graded. This test is not a basic grammar test. While it’s important to know the rules of English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, you’re really being judged on your ability to “improve” a piece of writing.
Think of yourself as an editor. While reading the passages and questions on the test, consider these following questions: How can I make this piece of writing better? How can I make the ideas come across clearly so that my reader understands? How can I organize the ideas and information so that the ideas flow smoothly? Which words should I use to convey my ideas effectively?
For grammar and punctuation questions, consider the following: Can I identify and fix sentence fragments in writing? Can I identify and fix run-on sentences? Do I know how to use periods, commas, colons and semicolons correctly? Can I be consistent with using verb tenses in a sentence?
Asking yourself these questions will make sure you’re approaching the test the right way.
There are a total of 25 questions on the test. 5 questions will be based on a fictional passage you will read. The rest of the questions will be from informational, also known as nonfiction, passages that you’ll be asked to read. That’s why it’s really important to pay attention to the type of text that you’re reading and to prepare for the test by reading informational passages about real-world topics.
Most of the questions on the test are related to the overall development and organization of ideas expressed in writing. Again, this is not a simple grammar test. There are only an average of 10 grammar and punctuation questions on the test. Always keep this in mind as you’re taking the test. Don’t stress out over the grammar questions.
Now let’s move on to talking about some highly effective test taking tips. There is no time limit for the test. Use this to your advantage. It’s not often that you’ll have unlimited time to take a test. So, take your time to make sure you do your best!
This is an adaptive, multiple-choice test. This means that the test questions become more challenging as you get more answers correct. This also means that the test questions may become less challenging as you answer more questions incorrectly. But don’t let this scare you too much. If you're effectively working through the test, it will provide you with an accurate score of your writing skills.
Because the test is adaptive, your answers cannot be changed once they are submitted. This is why it’s so important to take your time and keep your focus as you work through the test!
On test day, make sure that you’re prepared. It’s probably not such a great idea to take the test on a really busy day when your schedule is packed. It’s ideal to spend at least 45 minutes to an hour taking the test, so make sure you account for this in your schedule!
Also, be mindful that there will be other students in the testing center who are taking exams. This is important to remember if you know that you get distracted easily.
The most important thing to remember about this test is that you should read the entire passage before you begin answering questions. Remember, this is not a simple grammar test. Many of the test questions require that you’ve read and understood the entire passage to successfully answer the questions. This is why it’s best to spend more time reading; you will spend less time answering the questions if you have an understanding of the passage first.
Omg. I got 250. Thank you so much
Same here. Just passed the test minutes ago.
Thank you so much, it really did help me for the test.
Congratulations! We're glad we could help!
I used highly recommended authentic exam materials provided by Dr David I passed my accuplacer test on my 4th attempt taking maximum 20 questions a day studied for two weeks, 14 days effectively. Am so happy I pass, now i can look forward to my Nursing Carrier
I will recommend working with him
Hello. Can you please send me the link to the following Dr David you talking about?
I need the link too
Did you get it?
This one is difficult for me since I do write and some of the answers I see I sometimes disagree with. On the practice, I've gotten some wrong because I tend to see readability as an absolute priority and sometimes the answers don't align with that and instead prefer utility or writing tactics.
I'm many nerves, cause the English is not my firs language, and possibly there will be many worlds that I don know
If you don’t pass one subject do you have to retake all of them??? I failed writing only by 8 points :(
Hi, Maria! Unfortunately, you would have to retake the entire English placement test, but that may not be such a terrible thing. If you are going to be a student here at Lakeland, come visit our Learning Center. We have a few workshops coming up this summer to help prepare you for the placement tests and we have other resources as well. Give us a call and let's see what we can do together to bump that score up.
Yeah I missed 3 points
Test in 15min, thank you
did you pass?
@@whitney3223 yea I did! 251, got into college level after dropping out in 9th grade, and not being in school for 6 years. You got this my brothers
@@whitney3223 you can’t fail the accuplacer. It’s just a matter of remedial courses in college
@@fuergrissaostdruaka2895 did you get your scores same day???
@@kalebbowers6455 yep it shows right after you complete the test
Wish me luck, gotta score 250 or higher for my writing retake tomorrow (got 249 last time 😭)
me too, I got 249 ugh
From where u pratice it
I used highly recommended authentic exam materials provided by Dr David I passed my accuplacer test on my 4th attempt taking maximum 20 questions a day studied for two weeks, 14 days effectively. Am so happy I pass, now i can look forward to my Nursing Carrier
Hope I’ll passsss tmr😭😭😭😭😭🙏♥️
how did you do ??
@@Esthheri I’m not sure but I got a level 6 lol I hate my self
@@marwaali0714 It’s ok, I got a four😢
@@a.c.coolbeans3297 did you do it over and pass?
@@whitney3223 Yup! :)
I gotta score a 261, but last time i scored a 258. So i gotta study up 😅
I will come back, if I passed my test
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