Assessment Testing For College of the Redwoods

Students who have filled out and turned in their CR enrollment forms and have a current CR ID# can take English and math assessments. You must be enrolled in CR to take the test at CR. All entering CR students must take assessments (as part of the matriculation process) in order to determine their current skill levels for placement into appropriate courses. Assessments are given at scheduled dates and times and students must reserve a space in advance by contacting the Academic Support Center at (707) 476-4106. These tests are computerized and students must be familiar with the use of keyboard and mouse. Accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services at (707) 476-4280

At the Eureka Campus Assessment will be held in Learning Resource Center (LRC) 103. Report to the Academic Center to check in before the test.

Date	Time	Location
March 14	10:00 am-12:00pm	LRC 103
March 23	10:00 am-12:00pm	LRC 103
March 28	2:00pm-4:00pm	LRC 103

Assessment testing is available at the Downtown Office, 605 K Street (269-4000) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00am-2:00pm.  This is on a drop in basis and you do not need to call for an appointment

Practice for your placement test!

It is very important to review and prepare before taking the math and English assessment tests. Students can often score significantly higher after some review and practice which helps to ensure proper course placement. Students who that take the assessment tests without out any review and practice sometimes score poorly and are placed in a course level that is too low for their skills.

Mathematics assessment: Tests are un-timed.

Practice tests are available at: http://msenux.redwoods.edu/mathdept/placement/PlacementPractice.php

English assessment: Tests are un-timed.

Online resources are listed below to assist with preparation:

http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm

http://www.scf.edu/pages/1484.asp

http://www.matc.edu/student/newstudent/Admissions_StepThree.html Scroll down to take a practice test for “Reading Comprehension” and “Sentence Skills.”

http://www.lee.edu/counseling/accuplacer_test.pdf
Check out some sample Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills questions.

Important Reminders:

·         Anyone taking an assessment MUST present a current photo ID at the tome of testing. Acceptable photo ID includes a valid driver’s license, CR ID card, State ID or passport.

·         Results for all students are available after testing

·         Students must know their current CR ID# in order to take the assessment

·         NO personal calculators are allowed during these assessments

·         Bring a lunch

·         If you are planning to attend a community college other than CR, call them to see if they will accept the CR assessment results from CR. Remember, you need to enroll and have a CR ID number in order to test at CR.

Assessment exemptions:

·         Students who verify completion of Math and/or English Advanced Placement Examination scores of 3, 4, or 5.

SAVE THE DATE:

·         A CR Representative will be at EHS on Thursday, April 19 during 3^rd and 4^th periods in the Lecture Hall to talk about classes and programs at CR.