The purpose is to prepare you for success in writing and mathematics courses.
The placement tests do this in two ways:
- They measure your current level of skill in these subjects.
- They determine the math and/or English course in which you must enroll.
Why is there a need for a placement test?
The placement tests help you find the appropriate course. They
provide UMUC-Europe and you with the information needed to
help ensure that you have the best possible math/English learning
experience.
What the placement tests are NOT:
They are not aptitude tests.
The tests determine your level of skill in English (grammer, mechanics, and reading comprehension) and mathematics
at the time you take them for entry into a course.
They are not tests for college credit.
They are not admissions tests.
They are used for placement only.
They are not grade predictors.
The tests determine your skills levels at the time the tests are
administered. Once you are placed in a course, many factors affect your
performance: class attendance, time spent on homework, and motivation.
They are not comprehensive final exams.
The math test does cover a broad area--Introductory algebra to calculus--in a short time. The English test covers reading and writing at the sentence level.
Myths
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The results of the tests are pass / fail.
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The results of the test will determine which English or math course you will take. |
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The results of the placement tests are recorded on your transcript. |
| Fact: |
There are no permanent records of the results. |
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The tests determine if you are good at mathematics or English. |
| Fact: |
The tests help you begin the learning process. They provide
direct measurements of your current skills, not potential. Correct
placement is the first step that enables you to succeed and to become
better at math and English. |
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