COMPASS PLACEMENT TESTING
If you did not score a 19 or better in any subsection on the ACT, you have the right to challenge your ACT score by taking a COMPASS Placement Test. The tests are not timed and are administered on the computer. Each test takes approximately 1 hour to complete, so if you need to take all three tests, please allot at least three hours to complete testing. The Testing Center is located in Wilkin 305. You may call 580.628.6357 or come by to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, space and time permitting.
The following chart serves as a guide to course placement:
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ACT SCORE
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COMPASS SCORE
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COURSE NUMBER AND CONTENT AREA
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MATH:
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0-14
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0-18
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MATH 0003 Pre-Algebra
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15-17
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19-41
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MATH 0023 Concepts of Algebra
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18
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42-72
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MATH 0123 Intermediate Algebra
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19+
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73+
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MATH 1513 College Algebra
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26-27
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n/a
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MATH 1613 Trigonometry
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28-36
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n/a
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MATH 2145 Calculus I
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READING:
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0-16
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0-80
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READ0123 Basic Reading
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19+
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81+
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College level work
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WRITING:
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0-18
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0-7
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ENGL 0123 Basic Composition
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19+
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8+
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ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I
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SCIENCE:
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0-18
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Read=0-80/Math=0-25
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BSCI 0123 Basic Science
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19+
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Read=81+/Math=26+
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College level work
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In preparation for the Compass Placement Tests the following web resources may be used:
Math-
http://www.brazosport.edu/sites/CurrentStudents/TransitionalEducation/Study Skills/AlgebraLearningModules.aspx
http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/numerical.pdf
The tester will solve Pre-algebra, Algebra, and College Algebra problems.
Reading-
http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/reading.pdf
The tester will read passages and answer questions about the passages.
Writing-
http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/writing.pdf
www.essayinfo.com/persuasive_essay.php
The tester will write a persuasive essay based on a hypothetical situation.
You may also log onto www.act.org/compass for sample questions and detailed descriptions of the tests.