The ACCUPLACER Math section is graded on a scale that ranges between 20 and 120 points. There are three tests in the math section: Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, and College-Level Math. Read more about the ACCUPLACER math scoring scale.
The ACCUPLACER English section is graded on a scale that ranges between 20 and 120 points. The English section is divided into two tests: Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills. Learn more about the ACCUPLACER English scoring scale.
The WritePlacer Written Essay section of the ACCUPLACER assessment test evaluates your ability to write coherently and articulately. This section is graded on a scale that ranges between 0 and 8 points. Read more about the ACCUPLACER WritePlacer Essay scoring.
The ACCUPLACER English-As-A-Second Language (ESL) section is graded on a scale between 20 and 120 points. The English-As-A-Second Language assessment consists of four sections: Language Use, Listening, Reading Skills, and Sentence Skills. Learn more about the ACCUPLACER English-As-A-Second Language scoring scales.
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about ACCUPLACER results.
If you are taking the ACCUPLACER test for placement purposes, your ACCUPLACER score is given to your guidance counselor to assist in placing you in the appropriate college course level. If you are taking the ACCUPLACER for admissions purposes, your ACCUPLACER result is taken into consideration by the admissions office when they review your application.
The ACCUPLACER is a computerized test. Therefore, you will receive your results immediately after finishing the assessment.
Once you have finished the exam, you will receive a score report that displays the numerical score from each section. Depending on the college, some counselors give printed score reports in addition to the on-screen report you receive at the end of the test.
The Score Report details each section in which you were tested and provides you with a numerical grade (on a scale from 20 - 120). The essay portion of the test is given a grade value from 0 to 8. You also receive feedback on six important aspects of the WritePlacer Essay assessment: purpose and focus, organization and structure, development and support, sentence variety and style, mechanical conventions, and critical thinking.
Each college has its own score requirements. Therefore, your guidance counselor will be able to tell you which courses you may or may not be able to take based on your ACCUPLACER scores.
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