Welcome to Placement Testing at

Rutgers University-Newark!*Please hit enter only one time to begin the presentation*

Math/English Test

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This will be a brief presentation to provide important

information about the placement exam.

Please turn off your

cell phones at this time

If you have any questions at the end of the presentation

please feel free to ask one of the proctors in the room.

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PLACEMENT TEST INSTRUCTIONS

The ACCUPLACER

Placement Exam covers two subjects

Math and English

Your College Transcripts, SAT, AP, and CLEP Scores are

reviewed to determine which subject(s) you will need to test for.

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Please Refer To Your Testing Sheet to ConfirmWhat You Are Required To Test For:

**This is used to show you an example of a testing sheet**

Last Name, First Name

RUID: 123-00-4563SCHOOL: 21MAJOR: 000

Test Date: 01/01/16

Math: MUST TEST English: EXB *Used to show Example*

Registration Date: As AssignedRegistration Time: As Assigned

Registration Location: As Assigned

*If you have a question about why you are required to test for a specific subject please wait until the end of the presentation*

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Your computer is already setup with the exam(s)

that you are scheduled to take:

• If you are only scheduled to test for Math or English your computer will only be

set up for one exam.

• If you are scheduled to test for both exams the Math will be first and the

English exam will follow.

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Please Refer To Your Registration Sheet to Retrieve Your RUID Number (Student ID)

SMITH, ANNE

RUID: 123-00-4563SCHOOL: 21MAJOR: 000

Test Date: 01/01/16

Math: MUST TEST English: MUST TESTRegistration Date: As AssignedRegistration Time: As Assigned

Registration Location: As Assigned

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STUDENT INFORMATION

The first screen on the exam will ask you to type in your Student ID Number

*IMPORTANT*Student ID is your RUID

Please fill in all required fields.

Please double check that you typed it in correctly.

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MATH PLACEMENT TEST

Consists of Two Sections:

You will be given 1 ½ HOURS (90 MINUTES)

TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE MATH TEST

Calculators are not permitted on the exam.

There may be some questions that a calculator is permitted. A calculator icon will appear on the specific question.

**There are no exceptions for use of a personal calculator**

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PROVIDED CALCULATORThis is an example of what you will see if you are

allowed to use the calculator provided

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Office of Academic Services Placement Testing Scrap Paper

Name: _________________________________ RUID: ____________________

At this time please locate the scrap paper for the math exam and write your NAME and RUID Number

You are only allowed to use scrap paper during the Math Exam. Please raise your hand to turn in the scrap paper and pencil at the end of the

math exam. You will not be permitted to use scrap paper during the English exam. Please Hit “Enter”

only one time to go

to the next slide after you

write your NAME and

RUID Number

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ENGLISH PLACEMENT TESTIf you are not scheduled to take the English Exam the next 2 slides do not apply to you

Consists of Three Sections:

You will be given 2 1/2 HOURS (150 MINUTES)

TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE ENGLISH TEST

1) Reading Comprehension2) Sentence Sense

*You have 90 minutes (1 ½ hours) to complete the first two sections

3) Essay Questions *You have 60 minutes (1 hour) to complete the essay question

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CHOOSING AN ANSWERThere will be a sample question at the beginning of every section

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SAMPLE QUESTION & TEST FORMATQUESTIONS APPEAR ONE AT A TIME

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ESSAY SECTION

This is an example of the Essay

Section.

When you get to this section

of the exam, please take an

opportunity to read the

passage and assignment

before typing in the text box.

The timer will activate

immediately after you begin

this section.

You will be given 60 Minutes

to complete the essay. If you are

not finished with the essay, your response will

be submitted as is.

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DURING THE EXAM…

• You May Use The Pop-up Calculator

• Testing Questions Are Random

Please Raise your hand if…

• The Test Appears To Log Out

• Question Does Not Load Properly

Do NOT try to fix the test yourself!!

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TESTING PROCEDURES…

Please Review• Do Not Open Any Pages On The Computer (i.e. Internet Explorer,

Word, Excel, etc.)

• All Cell Phones Must Be Turned Off **Please take a moment to ensure that your phone is turned off or on silent**

• No Calculators

• Sign And Date Scrap Paper

• Scrap Paper Must Be Turned Into A Proctor After The Math Test

• Scrap Paper Can Not Be Used During English Placement Testing

• Please Remove Everything From Your Desk Except The Scrap Paper and Pencil After You Sign In With Your RUID Number

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OBTAINING YOUR RESULTS

You will receive your placement

results at registration!

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REGISTRATION

NCAS (21) & UC (62) Students :

Registration will be in Hill Hall Computer Labs

• Rutgers Business School (29), College of Nursing (25), School of Public Affairs & Administration (40), School of Criminal Justice (47), or EOF Program:

Please contact your perspective school or program

if you did not receive a registration date.

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Pending Transcripts

If you are a Freshman that has taken a college course

or a Transfer Student please note:

All OFFICIAL transcripts with college credits MUST be sent to

Rutgers University-Newark for evaluation by July 1st.

If you have taken a college course while in High School (HS)

you should inform the academic advisor during registration. The

University does not receive notification from your HS of college

credits you have earned.

• Official AP or CLEP exam scores also need to be sent to

Rutgers by the deadline.

• It is important that you DO NOT register for a course at RU-N

that you MIGHT receive transfer credit for.

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GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PLACEMENT TEST&

WELCOME TO RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK!

A Testing Proctor will be right over to start your exam and/or answer any question you may have.

*Please do not hit enter or exit the presentation*