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Assessment by Appointment Due to an increase in students attending Los Medanos College, we are now requiring that students schedule an appointment to take their English, ESL & math assessments. This process will help reduce wait time in taking the assessment and will guarantee a spot for you to take the assessment on a date and time that accommodates your schedule. Schedule Your Appointment Here One Time Per Calendar Year Only one test is permitted per calendar year; therefore it is highly recommended that you review the study guides at the bottom of this page before taking your tests. Assessment testing is done by appointment during the hours listed below. To make an appointment, you must have a current Application for Admission on file. Important: A picture ID, such as a driver's license, must be shown to the examiner at the time of testing. Testing is also done at Brentwood Center on a drop-in basis. Assessment Testing Schedule (Main Campus) JULY 2010
AUGUST 2010
What is assessment? Assessment tests are taken on a computer. This is not a timed test. However, students should put aside 1 ½ - 2 hours to complete both assessments. Students taking the ESL assessment should plan on spending 1 - 2 hours to finish both sections (time is dependent on your English language proficiency). All questions are multiple choice, and instructions are easy to follow. New students should plan to complete their assessment tests prior to attending a New Student Workshop. You will receive your test results, including recommended placements, immediately after completing the tests. You will also be provided with clear descriptions of the subject matter covered in each English, ESL and math course. You cannot "fail" the assessment tests or be denied admission to the college. The tests are a measure of current skill level only, not of intelligence or aptitude. Who needs to take the assessment tests? All new students planning to earn an associate degree or transfer to a 4-year college must take the assessment tests. English and math are required subjects for these goals. Who needs to take the ESL assessment tests? Take the English and math assessment tests only if you:
Do not take the English and math assessment tests if you:
If you do not need to take the assessment tests, we ask that you submit an Exemption Request form to the Information Center, mailbox #25. The Exemption Request form is also available at the Assessment Center and the Admissions Office. How do I arrange to take the tests? What if I have already taken assessment tests at another college? What if I have attended another college? Bring a copy of your college transcript to the Admissions Office, Counseling Office or Assessment Center to determine eligibility to enroll into English or math classes. Sample questions and study guides:
Ability To Benefit (ATB) Exam How do I arrange to take the ATB exam? The Foreign Languages (World Languages Department) offers a Spanish Placement Exam (WEBCAPE EXAM) that may help you determine which Spanish course you should enroll in for success in furthering your Spanish studies at LMC. This test quickly helps you determine 4 skill levels and lets you know if Spanish language skills have degraded over the years due to disuse. The test is designed to place you in one of four semesters or above. When you have completed the test, print your results. You may then search the online course schedule for the appropriate course to enroll in. Take the Spanish Placement Test
Updated 7/14/10
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