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accuplacer testing
accuplacer testing
What is the Accuplacer?
The Accuplacer test is the most commonly used placement test at two-year colleges. It helps colleges assess student readiness for introductory credit-bearing courses and make reliable placement decisions.
What does the Accuplacer test?
The following subjects are assessed as part of the Accuplacer test: reading, writing and math
Accuplacer format:
The Accuplacer uses a multiple-choice format. There is no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best. The test is given in an online format and uses computer-adaptive technology, meaning the questions you see are based on your skill level.
Earn College Credit Faster and save money:
If you show proficiency in a subject, you won't have to take developmental courses and start earning credits right away. This will save you significantly on tuition and textbooks that may be necessary for developmental courses. Developmental courses do not count towards a certificate, diploma, or degree and typically don't transfer.
Accuplacer resources:
act testing
act testing
What is the ACT?
The ACT is most commonly used entrance exam used by four-year colleges. It is used to assess student readiness for college level courses.
Community colleges, technical colleges and private vocational schools generally DO NOT require students to take the ACT or SAT.
What does the ACT test?
The following subjects are assessed as part of the ACT: English, math, reading, science and writing (optional)
ACT format:
The ACT uses a multiple-choice format for the English, math, reading and science sections. The writing section requires the student to write an essay written in English. The total testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes for the ACT without Writing and 3 hours and 35 minutes for the ACT with Writing. The breakdown is as follows:
English: 75 questions, 45 minutes
Math: 60 questions, 60 minutes
Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Writing: 1 essay, 40 minutes
ACT resources:
The ACT Academy website is a good source for free test prep resources and questions.
ACT has a number of other free options at the bottom of this page.
As an Anoka-Hennepin student you have access to Naviance. There is a test prep section that you can access by logging into your Naviance account.
mca testing
mca testing
What is the MCA test?
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) are state and federal required assessments that are part of the Statewide Testing and Reporting/Accountability System.
The primary purpose of MCA's is to determine student proficiency on grade-level concepts. This helps the district to monitor student achievement and to prepare students for graduation and success beyond high school.
What does the MCA test?
The following subjects are assessed as part of the MCA's: reading, math and science.
The tests are given in the following grades:
Reading: 3-8, and 10
Math: 3-8, and 11
Science: 5, 8, and after high school Biology
MCA format:
The MCA uses a multiple-choice format. There is no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best. The test is given in an online format and uses computer-adaptive technology, meaning the questions you see are based on skill level.
MCA Resources:
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