Thousands more Santa Rosa Junior College students now are eligible to take transfer-level math and English courses as the college adjusts to a state law that eliminates placement testing for those ...

It should come as no surprise to anyone that to succeed in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field, one needs a solid foundation in mathematics. When my sons entered college, even ...

Quadratic functions are something Round Lake High School seniors have learned before, but in preparation for college math placement tests, Craig Schrader’s applied math class has been going through ...

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Some courses require you to take a placement test before you can register. Math and English placements are based on a variety of factors. These tests are designed to measure your mastery of a ...

Miami University Regionals prides itself on “meeting you where you are.” If math, writing, or critical reading have been an obstacle for you in the past, we have special courses and supports available ...

The number of incoming students requiring remedial instruction at CUNY’s seven community colleges plummeted by 22 percent after the public university relaxed its placement standards, new data obtained ...

Many colleges use one test to decide whether incoming freshmen have to take remedial courses, a turning point that can slow down—or block—their progress toward graduation. But a new study shows that ...

How does UW place you into a math class? The purpose of math placement is to assess a student's proficiency in mathematics and determine the appropriate math course for the student's skill level. At ...

In the gap between graduating from high school and entering college, incoming freshmen encounter a major buzz kill: placement tests. Many students, caught up in the excitement of setting foot on their ...

Placement into your courses in college can be scary. You might be wondering, “How do advisors decide which courses I belong in?” You might also be thinking, "I already have college credit from dual ...