How it works and why it is important to you

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1 How it works and why it is important to you

2 This is an important opportunity for you Save time and money on extra classes you may not need!

3 At Cameron University, students age 21 or older and active duty military personnel take the ACCUPLACER computerized placement tests (CPT) as part of the admission process. The scores from these tests determine the appropriate courses in English, mathematics, and reading based on your academic skill level. To start in a college class that is too easy, or too hard, will only lead to frustration.

4 Subject CPT score Course Placement English 96+ English Comp I English Developmental Writing English 64 or less Basic Composition Skills Reading 78+ (clears deficiency) Reading Reading Fundamentals II Reading 63 or less Reading Fundamentals I Mathematics 98+ College Algebra Mathematics 75+ Survey of Mathematics/Intro to Statistics (not applicable to all majors) Mathematics Intermediate Algebra Mathematics Beginning Algebra Mathematics 43 or less Pre-Algebra

5 If you score below the college course level, you are required to take the developmental course(s) listed in red on the previous chart. These classes do not count towards the degree and cost extra per credit hour.

6 Learn more about it Prepare Do your best

7 The ACCUPLACER placement test is a computerized test used to assess student skill levels in English, mathematics, and reading. It has no time limit and is self-paced. Every question must be answered and you may not go back to previous questions. An onscreen calculator will be available for specific mathematics questions.

8 By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Benjamin Franklin

9 The College Board has released an official Free ACCUPLACER Study App that can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Become familiar with the style and content of test questions. Click on learn as you go to get immediate explanations of correct or incorrect answers. To get the free Web-based app, visit accuplacer.collegeboard.org/store The Cameron University Testing Center webpage gives information about the tests and a link to ACCUPLACER sample questions

10 By familiarizing yourself with the style of questions, you won t spend time during the test figuring out the setup and what they re looking for. By doing the sample questions, you may identify weak areas, allowing you to review those areas in advance.

11 Please take time and review the following links: Khan Academy: Purple Math: The World of Math Online: SOS Mathematics: Reading Theory:

12 The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. H. Jackson Brown, Jr

13 Time spent reviewing and studying practice questions may ensure a positive outcome in testing results. Successful placement testing can save you time and money by showing that you are ready for college level classes and allowing you to bypass developmental classes.

14 It is to your advantage to take the correct courses on your path to a college degree. Those courses are determined by Placement Testing. If your test results indicate that you need developmental classes, these courses are designed to make you successful in your college career. If you need them, it is time and money well spent.

15 The retest in math and reading is the computerized test. You must wait 30 days to retest and you may only retest one time. To retest in English, you will be given 45 minutes to handwrite a well-constructed essay from a choice of two everyday topics. The essay will be scored by faculty from our English department. You do not have to wait 30 days to retest in English.

16 Placement Testing is given every week on Monday and Thursday at 9:30 and 2:30 No appointment necessary (main campus) A valid photo ID is always required for testing Placement Testing is also given at CU-Duncan by appointment - call (877)

17 Cameron University 2800 W. Gore Boulevard Lawton, Oklahoma North Shepler building, 5 th floor Please call with any questions (580)

18 Graduation begins today!