ACCUPLACER Testing
ACCUPLACER evaluates students' skills in reading, writing and math to assess their preparedness for introductory credit-bearing college courses. Academic advisors and counselors at Mineral Area College use your ACCUPLACER test results to help place you in classes that match your skill level. ACCUPLACER tests help identify your knowledge, strength, and needs in math, reading and writing. Along with information about your academic background, goals, and interests. Your ACCUPLACER results help you choose courses that match your skill level and give you the best opportunity for success.
The Accuplacer tests use a multiple choice format. There is no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best to demonstrate your skills.
ACCUPLACER is replacing the COMPASS test. Existing Compass test scores will be honored.
Two main differences from the COMPASS
ACCUPLACER does not allow personal calculators since it has an embedded calculator based on each question (if no option on a question, then the embedded calculator is not available).
ACCUPLACER has a fixed number of questions, unlike COMPASS.
For more information on the Accuplacer and practice tests please visit www.accuplacer.collegeboard.org
Additional study/prep materials can be found at www.khanacademy.org
ACCUPLACER Testing at Farmington High School/MAC
ACCUPLACER testing is for those students who want to take college courses but do not have ACT or COMPASS scores. There are 3 tests within ACCUPLACER; English, Reading and Math. The English test will be needed for College Composition I. A Reading score is needed for every college class offered. The Math test will be needed if you plan to take college level math courses your junior year.
The cost of the Accuplacer is $10 for one test, $15 for two, and $20 for all three sections.
If you need to schedule and Accuplacer at FHS, please contact Brian Reeves at breeves@farmington.k12.mo.us
Please see this link for the dates of the 23-24 group accuplacer tests at Farmington High School.
Please see this link for the required scores needed for various MAC dual credit courses.