Activity 32
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Overview
Self-Advocacy
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Planning for College
Applying to College
Introduction
Getting Started
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Activity 32
Activity 33
Activity 34-35
Summary
Disability Services
Adult Services
Two Year College Placement Tests
What Students Do
Although many 2-year colleges and technical schools may not require an admission test, they will in all likelihood require a placement test. The purpose of these tests is to determine if the student has the requisite skills for a particular course of study. If the scores fall below the program's requirements, developmental or Adult Basic Education classes will usually be necessary.Following a meeting with a counselor and research on the Internet, students take the necessary tests. Using the testing information students revise their plans if necessary. Three common tests are the ASSET, the Compass, and the Accuplacer tests.
Planning
Prepare to assist students with Activity 32 by :
- Finding out which test is required and the procedure for getting accommodations and taking the test.
- Learning about the timeline for progressing through developmental classes.
- Learning about the nature of the test used. This information is available on the ACT web site and College Board Web sites.
Introducing the Activity
Introduce Activity 32 to students by talking with them about the purpose of placement tests and sharing any sample tests you may have. Explain the purpose of test accommodations, give examples and outline the general process to get those accommodations. Tell students that the test results will determine the need for additional course work required for them to qualify for the college program that interests them. Discuss the role of developmental and ABE classes at college and how taking those classes will lengthen the time necessary to complete the college.