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It is very important that you study for your placement test. We recommend spending at least two hours reviewing each test area – English and math. By obtaining a better score, you will have more class options and can get a head start towards achieving your academic goals.

RISE Placement Tests

RISE English Test

There are two RISE English placement tests. Students must earn a 70% on each test to advance to the next. That is, if students earn a 70% or higher on Test 1, then they can take Test 2. If students do not earn a 70% or higher on Test 1, then they cannot take Test 2.

Student performance on each RISE English test corresponds with the RISE tiers that are used for placement into college-level courses with or without corequisite support and into the ENG 002 Transition English course.

Students may take the RISE English placement test a maximum of two times.

RISE Placement Test and Scores	English Placement
Tier 2/Test 2 - 70% or higher	ENG 111
Tier 1/Test 1 - 70% or higher	ENG 111 and ENG 011
Tier 1/Test 1 - Less than 70%	ENG 002

 

What's on the RISE English Tests

Tier 1/Test 1 Introduction to College Reading and Writing Identifying Main Ideas Discovering Implied Meaning Interpreting Bias Analysis through Definition Learning Across Disciplines

Tier 2/Test 2 Exploring Comparative Elements Informed Opinions through Causal Chains Applied Critical Analysis Using Sources in Critical Reading and Writing

 

RISE Math Test

There are three RISE math placement tests. Students must earn a 70% on each test to advance to the next. That is, if students earn a 70% or higher on Test 1, then they can take Test 2. If students do not earn a 70% or higher on Test 2, then they cannot take Test 3.

Student performance on each RISE math test corresponds with the RISE tiers that are used for placement into college-level courses with or without corequisite support and into the MAT 003 Transition Math course.

Students may take the RISE math placement test a maximum of two times.

RISE Placement Test and Scores	Math Placement
Tier 3/Test 3 - 70% or higher	MAT 121 MAT 171
Tier 2/Test 2 - 70% or higher	MAT 121 and MAT 021 MAT 143 MAT 152 MAT 171 and MAT 071
Tier 1/Test 1 - 70% or higher	MAT 110 MAT 143 and MAT 043 MAT 152 and MAT 052
Tier 1/Test 1 - Less than 70%	MAT 003

 

What's on the RISE Math Tests

Tier 1/Test 1 Whole Numbers Fractions and Mixed Numbers Decimals Ratios, Rates and Proportions Percents Measurement Geometry Real Numbers

Tier 2/Test 2 Solving Equations and Inequalities Graphing Exponents and Polynomials Concepts in Statistics Tier 3/Test 3 Factoring Rational Expressions Radical Expressions and Quadratic Equations Functions

 

Rise Practice Tests

• RISE English Practice Test (Word)
• RISE Math Practice Test (Word) or view the

Consider exploring the following websites to prepare for the placement test:

English Resources

Math Resources

97É«Íø Placement Tests

97É«Íø English Test 

The English portion of the 97É«Íø placement test assesses a student’s readiness for ENG 111 based on content from the ENG 111 course and the skills needed to be successful in that course.

Students must earn an 85% or higher to place out of Developmental English classes and directly into ENG 111. See chart below.

Students may take the English portion of the 97É«Íø placement test a maximum of two times.

97É«Íø Placement Test and Scores	English Placement
English - 85% or higher	ENG 111
English - 75% to 84%	ENG 111 and ENG 045
English - 74% or lower	ENG 025

What's on the 97É«Íø English Test

Grammar Set of rules for writing and speaking MLA Style An academic writing format for the humanities Paraphrasing Restatement of another person’s idea using your own words and structure while preserving the original meaning Reading Comprehension Demonstrating an understanding of the meaning of a text Reading Vocabulary Use of words by an author to communicate ideas directly or indirectly in a passage Reading Analysis Critical reading and interpretation of a passage

Sentence Mechanics Technical rules that govern how words and structure form clear sentences Source Credibility Judging the trustworthiness of a source Summarizing Process of condensing a text into essential ideas Using transitions Using words or phrases to connect ideas and ensure a logical flow Writing Process Using a multi-stage approach for producing written work

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97É«Íø Math Test

There are two 97É«Íø math placement tests:  Students must earn an 80% on each test to place into a curriculum-level course (see chart below).

Students may take each 97É«Íø math placement test a maximum of two times.

97É«Íø Placement Test and Scores	Math Placement
Quantitative Literacy Placement Test - 80% or higher	MAT 143 or MAT 152
Quantitative Literacy Placement Test - Less than 80%	MAT 025 or MAT 035
Algebra Placement Test - 80% or higher	MAT 121 or MAT 171
Algebra Placement Test - Less than 80%	MAT 025 or MAT 035

What's on the 97É«Íø Math Placement Test

Quantitative Literacy Test Whole Numbers Fractions and Mixed Numbers Decimals Order of Operations Ratios, Rates and Proportions Percents Measurement Descriptive Statistics Geometry Linear Equations

Algebra Test Real Numbers   Solving Equations and Inequalities Graphing Exponents and Polynomials Functions Factoring Rational Expressions Radical Expressions Quadratic Equations

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97É«Íø Placement Practice Tests

• 97É«Íø Quantitative Literacy Practice Test (Word)
• 97É«Íø Algebra Practice Test (Word)
   

English Resources

Math Resources

• (use Developmental Math for the 97É«Íø Quantitative Literacy Test and Algebra for the 97É«Íø Algebra Test)