ACCUPLACER Math Placement Test
ACCUPLACER Math Placement Test
ACCUPLACER Math Placement Test
Description of Test- The Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics Placement Test was developed by College Board to measure your preparedness for college level mathematics. There are 20 multiple choice questions. Scrap paper and a pencil may be used throughout the test, and an on-screen calculator will be displayed for any problems that allow it. The test is administered without a fee at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center on the Glassboro Campus, or can be taken remotely for a proctoring fee of $12. If multiple Accuplacer placement tests are required, they can be taken in one appointment without additional fees. To determine if this placement test is required, see the information in the Frequently Asked Questions for required majors and exemptions to the test.
- The Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions Placement Test was developed by College Board to measure your preparedness for Calculus. There are 20 multiple choice questions. Scrap paper and a pencil may be used throughout the test, and an on-screen calculator will be displayed for any problems that allow it. The test is administered without a fee at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center on the Glassboro Campus, or can be taken remotely for a proctoring fee of $12. If multiple Accuplacer placement tests are required, they can be taken in one appointment without additional fees. To determine if this placement test is required, see the information in the Frequently Asked Questions for required majors and exemptions to the test below.
Click the button below to download instructions for taking Accuplacer Math and Reading Placement tests:
Accuplacer Math Exemptions
If you are in one of the majors below, you are exempt from Accuplacer Mathematics placement testing if your SAT/ACT scores are equal to or higher than the scores as follows: OLD SAT* Math 600 Or if you transferred a college level Pre-Calculus or Calculus course. * OLD SAT refers to SAT Tests taken prior to March 1, 2016, NEW SAT refers to SAT Tests taken after March 1, 2016 |
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If you are in one of the majors below, you are exempt from Accuplacer Mathematics placement testing if your SAT/ACT scores are equal to or higher than the scores as follows: OLD SAT* Math 550 Or if you transferred 30 credits or a college-level Math or Statistics course. |
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If you are in one of the majors below, you will not require any math placement testing. |
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ACCUPLACER FAQS
When should I take my placement tests?
Recommended timing - by June 1 (fall admit) or December 12 (spring admit):
We highly recommend that you take your test prior to December 12 for spring admittance or prior to June 1st for fall admittance. This will give you an opportunity at orientation to work with an advisor to make any necessary corrections to your fall schedule (based on the results of your placement tests).
At Orientation:
If you take your test at Orientation you will miss a significant portion of Orientation. You may also miss an opportunity to meet with an advisor to make any necessary corrections to your fall schedule (based on the results of your placement tests). You may not be able to complete your placement tests because there are a limited number of seats.
After Orientation:
If you take your test after Orientation you will need to confer with your advisor as soon as possible (after completing your placement tests) to make any necessary corrections to your fall schedule (based on the results of your placement tests).
Where can I take the placement tests and what does it cost?
There are three options to choose from to complete your placement test:
- You can test at home for a $12 fee, via ACCUPLACER’S online proctor.
- You can find a that administers ACCUPLACER placement tests, for a fee determined by the local test center.
- You can to test without a fee at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center.
É«ÀÇÉçÇø does not collect or receive any portion of the fees collected by the online proctor or local testing center options.
How do I register to take the placement tests at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center?
Click to schedule an appointment to test at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center, then follow the steps below to complete your registration:
- From the drop down menu “Choose a group” select Placement Test (Basic Skills Math, Basic Skills Reading, and/or College Level Math)
- From the drop down menu “Choose an exam” select Placement Test
- From the menu “Choose a Date” click on the calendar on the right inside the box, then choose a date that is in bold type and at least 36 hours in advance.
- From the menu “Choose a time” select your preferred time
- Complete “Who is taking this exam” information for the person who will be testing.
- Read the “Exam guideline Acknowledgement” and check the box to agree to follow the guidelines
- Complete “Needed Information”
- Select ADD TO CART
- Select COMPLETE REGISTRATION
You will receive an email confirmation with the details of your appointment after you checkout. If you have any questions, please contact us at testingservices@rowan.edu.
How do I register to take the placement tests at home?
Meazure Learning, the online proctor for College Board's Accuplacer Placement Test is now offering proctoring by Artificial Intelligence (AI Proctoring) at the reduced fee of $12.
To register for at-home ACCUPLACER placement testing ($12* fee required):
- Verify that the desktop, laptop, or Chromebook computer you want to use for testing meets the system requirements. Phones and tablets cannot be used. You must have as a web browser, a webcam, internet connectivity with a minimum bandwidth of 3Mbps, and audio capabilities (speaker and microphone). If your system meets these requirements, please continue to number 2. If your system does not meet the requirements, you cannot take your placement tests on that computer. If you do not have access to a computer that meets the requirements, you may test on campus at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center. Click to schedule an appointment to take your placement tests on-campus at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center. There is no proctor fee the first time you take your placement test on-campus at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center.
- Copy the information below into an email to testingservices@rowan.edu with the subject line, “Placement Testing Voucher Request” and provide the information:
- My Banner ID Number: (916XXXXXX)
- My first name:
- My last name:
- My date of birth: (MM/DD/YYYY)
- My É«ÀÇÉçÇø email address:
A representative of Testing Services will review your records to determine which placement tests are required. A voucher and scheduling instructions will be sent to your É«ÀÇÉçÇø Student email within 5 business days. Once you’ve received your voucher, proceed to Step 3.
- Schedule your test with the Meazure Learning online proctor using the instructions included in the email you received with your voucher. There is a fee* paid directly to Meazure Learning for proctoring the exam. No portion of that fee is collected or received by É«ÀÇÉçÇø. You will need a debit or credit card to pay the proctor fee. If you have any technical or scheduling difficulties, contact the proctor’s support by emailing testingsupport@meazurelearning.com, clicking the Live Chat link within the Meazure Learning dashboard, or calling Meazure Learning customer service at 855-772-8678.
When it is time for your appointment, log back into the site by returning to the Meazure Learning website by clicking , then log in and follow the on-screen instructions to begin your test. Be prepared to test your system and log in about five minutes prior to your scheduled start time to allow for necessary set up. Please follow all of the instructions provided by É«ÀÇÉçÇø and by the Meazure Learning Proctor. Failure to follow the instructions provided could result in the interruption or cancellation of your exam.
*If you are concerned about the proctor fee, you can take your placement tests on-campus at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center. There is no proctor fee the first time you take your placement test at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center, however appointment availability is limited. Click to schedule an appointment to take your placement tests on-campus at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center.
How do I register to take the placement tests at a testing center location convenient to my home?
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Services permits É«ÀÇÉçÇø students to take placement testing at any convenient ACCUPLACER test center locations.
STEP 1:
To view available testing locations, visit the ACCUPLACER test center locator site by clicking .
NOTE: when filling out the locator search, ONLY fill out the country and state, then click search. Adding additional filters may cause nearby locations to not be visible. See the image below for an example:
Enrolling in placement testing at alternate locations may include a testing fee. Be sure to review the testing center's information in their location description.
STEP 2:
Fill out a request form to receive the required voucher to take a placement test at an alternate location.
Once É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Services receives your submission of form, you will be contacted via email to your É«ÀÇÉçÇø email address within 5 business days with the voucher information that is required for you to complete testing at an alternate location.
If you have any questions, please contact us at testingservices@rowan.edu.
How long are the ACCUPLACER placement tests?
The ACCUPLACER tests are untimed.
You can plan to test for at least 30-45 minutes per placement test. However, the placement tests could take you less or more time than this estimate.
Should I prepare for the ACCUPLACER placement tests?
Yes! Preparation should not be focused on learning new material, but on reviewing the material you have already learned.
has resources available that can help you with your preparation.
- Web-based Study App:
- Free ACCUPLACER sample questions:
Can I use my calculator for the ACCUPLACER tests?
Can I use scrap paper for the ACCUPLACER tests?
What if I have already taken the ACCUPLACER tests?
You can transfer your ACCUPLACER test scores to É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Services.
- Contact the testing center where you tookyour ACCUPLACER tests
- Ask the testing center to email or fax your score report to:
- Email address: testingservices@rowan.edu
- Fax #: 856-256-4438
- Please allow 5 business days for processing.
- É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Services will send an email to your É«ÀÇÉçÇø email to confirm your course placement
Can I have my ACCUPLACER scores transferred to another academic institution?
What do my ACCUPLACER scores mean?
Can I retake my ACCUPLACER placement tests?
Yes. Challenge tests (re-takes) can be taken in person at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center ($15) or at home with an online proctor ($20).
Challenge test (re-take) at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center:
Schedule an appointment (required), and then choose the option to re-take a placement test at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center. The $15 fee must be paid by debit or credit card in order to schedule the appointment.
Challenge test (re-take) at home with an online proctor:
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Verify that the computer you want to use for testing meets the system requirements: you must have a webcam, internet connectivity with a minimum bandwidth of 3Mbps, and audio capabilities (speaker and microphone). If your system meets these requirements, please continue to step 2. If you do not have access to a computer that meets the requirements, you may test on campus at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center.
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Click , then select the option to request a voucher to re-take a placement test online. There is a $10 fee for the challenge test voucher. Follow the prompts to complete the request of the voucher.
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Check your É«ÀÇÉçÇø email for your challenge test voucher. You can expect to receive your voucher and scheduling instructions within five business days.
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Schedule your test with the online proctor. Appointments are available 24/7. To schedule, you will need a debit or credit card to pay the $10 proctor fee. No portion of the proctor fee is collected or received by É«ÀÇÉçÇø.