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ACCUPLACER For Beginners
Prepare for the ACCUPLACER test to gain admission into your desired college with our beginner’s course.
- 21 Interactive Lessons and 83 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 191 Practice Test Questions
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
21Interactive Lessons
83Topics
191Practice Test Questions
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Designed to help you excel on the standardized college placement exam, this ACCUPLACER prep course is perfect for both high school graduates and adult learners. Our step-by-step approach helps you master the exam’s core components. From improving your reading comprehension and writing skills to solidifying your mathematical knowledge, we provide you with the tools and strategies to pass the ACCUPLACER test.
- Develop a deep understanding of the ACCUPLACER exam, including its structure, purpose, and content
- Gain valuable strategies to improve your test-taking performances, such as time management, stress reduction, and effective pacing
- Learn to analyze and interpret complex reading passages, identify main ideas, and understand supporting details
- Develop strong writing skills, improve your grammar, and refine your sentence structure
- Strengthen your mathematical knowledge and skills, covering topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics
Course Highlights
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21 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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191 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
21 Interactive Lessons · 83 topics01 Introduction 4 topics +
- About This Course
- False Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Course
- Where to Go from Here
02 Getting to Know the ACCUPLACER 3 topics +
- Knowing What the ACCUPLACER Is and Whether You Really Need to Take It
- Discovering When, Where, and How to Take the ACCUPLACER
- Understanding What Happens After You Take the ACCUPLACER
03 Taking a Closer Look at What’s on the ACCUPLACER 3 topics +
- Reading Test
- Writing Test
- Three Math Tests
04 Preparation and Test Strategy 2 topics +
- Strategies for Taking the ACCUPLACER
- Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
05 Reading Passages 3 topics +
- Outline of the ACCUPLACER Reading Test
- Passage Form — What the Passages Look Like
- Passage Content — What the Passages Are About
06 Working through Reading Questions 4 topics +
- Questions about Information and Ideas
- Questions Focusing on Rhetoric
- Questions That Compare Two Texts
- Questions That Test Vocabulary
07 Standard English Grammar Conventions 4 topics +
- Review of English Sentence Grammar
- Nouns, Pronouns, and Possessives
- Practicing Perfect Punctuation
- Other Key Grammar Issues
08 Expression of Ideas 3 topics +
- Development
- Organization
- Effective Language Use
09 Arithmetic: Whole Numbers and Fractions 2 topics +
- Whole Numbers
- Fractions
10 Decimals, Percents, and Word Problems 5 topics +
- Decimals
- Percents
- Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
- Comparing Values
- Word Problems
11 Arithmetic Practice Questions 2 topics +
- Arithmetic Practice Problems
- Arithmetic Practice Problem Answers and Explanations
12 Quantitative Reasoning and Pre-Algebra 2 topics +
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Knowing Some Pre-Algebra Basics
13 Algebra and Geometry 4 topics +
- Using Algebra to Solve Equations, Systems of Equations, and Inequalities
- Setting Up Algebra Word Problems
- Linear Functions
- Geometry
14 Statistics, Probability, and Sets 3 topics +
- Descriptive Statistics
- Probability
- Set Theory
15 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Practice Questions 5 topics +
- Quantitative Reasoning Practice Questions
- Algebra Practice Questions
- Geometry Practice
- Statistics, Probability, and Sets Practice
- Answers and Explanations
16 Factoring and Functions 4 topics +
- Factoring Polynomials
- Function Notation
- Parent Functions
- Transformations of Functions
17 Polynomials and Other Functions 6 topics +
- Polynomial Functions
- Quadratic Equations and Functions
- Exponential Equations and Functions
- Logarithmic Equations (and Functions)
- Radical Functions
- Finding the Domain and Range of a Rational Function
18 Geometry and Trigonometry 2 topics +
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
19 Advanced Algebra and Functions Practice Questions 2 topics +
- Advanced Algebra and Functions Practice Questions
- Answers
20 Ten Ways College Is Different from High School 10 topics +
- Greater Personal Freedom
- Greater Personal Responsibility
- Professional Behavior
- A Civil Conversation
- Due Respect for and Engagement with the Subject of the Class
- Fewer — But Longer — Tests and Projects
- Access to the Professor only during Office Hours
- College Costs Money
- More Opportunities — and Challenges — and Distractions
- Simple Human Decency
21 Ten Ways to Boost Your Performance (and Your Score) on the ACCUPLACER 10 topics +
- Know Which ACCUPLACER Sections Your School Requires
- Take Care of Yourself the Night before and the Day of the ACCUPLACER Exam
- Pick Your Best Time of Day to Take the Test
- Consider Taking the ACCUPLACER in Two or More Sessions
- As You Start the Test, Breathe! And Keep Breathing
- Take Your Time
- Check In with Yourself Before You Start Each New Section
- Keep the ACCUPLACER in Perspective
- Sometimes, Two Is a Charm!
- Repeat after Me: “I’m Doing My Best.”
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is the ACCUPLACER test? +
The ACCUPLACER test is a series of placement exams used by colleges to assess a student’s skills in reading, writing, and math. The results help determine the appropriate level of courses for students to take.
Is the ACCUPLACER test hard? +
The difficulty of the ACCUPLACER test varies depending on individual abilities and preparation. While some students find it relatively easy, others may find it challenging.
What is the cost of the ACCUPLACER test? +
The ACCUPLACER cost varies depending on the institution administering it. Typically, there is no fee for students who are applying to a college or university, but there may be a fee for non-degree-seeking students.
Who should take the ACCUPLACER test? +
Students who are entering college and have not taken standardized tests like the SAT or ACT, or those who need to be placed in the correct level of college courses, should take the test.
Can my ACCUPLACER scores affect my eligibility for scholarships or financial aid? +
Yes, your ACCUPLACER scores can indeed affect your eligibility for scholarships or financial aid.
Can I retake the ACCUPLACER test if I’m not satisfied with my score? +
Yes, many institutions allow students to retake the ACCUPLACER test. However, policies on retake vary.
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