Rock Valley College: Accredited Degree Programs in Rockford IL



5465445top00GUIDE TO ACCUPLACER (Next-Generation) PLACEMENT SCORESEffective Feb 1, 2019* Students scoring 227-249 on either initial Writing and/or subsequent re-test may take WritePlacer one-time to elevate placement.Reading 246 - 300237 - 245227 - 236226 or belowReading level sufficient for college-level credit coursesRDG 099 Reading & Study Skills ImprovementRDG 096 Essentials of ReadingMay not enroll in credit courses at this time; discuss learning opportunities with RVC Adult Education-(815) 921-2000Writing (English)250 - 300237 - 249227 - 236226 or belowENG 101 Composition I, if Reading level is also sufficient for college level credit courses ENG 099* Introduction to College Writing *ENG 099 requires concurrent enrollment in RDG 099 or a Reading Comprehension score of 246 or aboveENG 097* Essentials in Writing *ENG-097 requires a concurrent enrollment in RDG-096, or a Reading Comprehension score of 237 or aboveMay not enroll in English courses at this time; discuss learning opportunities with RVC Adult Education-(815) 921-2000Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)257 - 300252 - 256248 - 251241 - 247227 - 240226 or belowCollege-level math course(s): MTH 100, 115, 120, 132, 216, 220MTH 093 & 094 or MTH 115* or MTH 220* - Enrollment in MTH 115 or MTH 220 at this level requires a Course Pre-requisite Waiver Request Form; available in the Testing Center or Records & Registration403034575565Meet with an Academic Advisor to select the correct math pathway for your major (815) 921-410000Meet with an Academic Advisor to select the correct math pathway for your major (815) 921-4100MTH 093 & 094MTH 091 & 092 or MTH 096A or MTH 096SMTH 091 & 092 or MTH 096A Take ARITHMETIC test for placement*Students who plan to enroll in MTH 115 or MTH 220 do not need to meet Geometry requirement. Arithmetic 227 - 300226 or below MTH 088 & 089May not enroll in Math courses at this time. Discuss re-test options with Testing Center staff Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)276 - 300260 - 275240 - 259239 or below4482465168275See College Catalog online for course descriptions00See College Catalog online for course descriptionsMTH 100, 115, 120, 125, 132, 135, 160, 211, 216, 220MTH 100, 115, 120, 125, 132, 160, 211, 216, 220MTH 100, 115, 120, 132, 216, 220MTH 093 & 094 TAKE QAS Test600456032448500. Developmental Math Courses8 week modules16 week coursesMTH 094 Intermediate Algebra IIMTH 093Intermediate Algebra IMTH 092Beginning Algebra II MTH 091Beginning Algebra IMTH 089Pre-Algebra IIMTH 088Pre-Algebra IMTH 097▲Elementary Plane GeometryMTH 096S Beginning & Intermediate Algebra (MTH 091, 092, 093, 094 combined) MTH 096AMath Literacy for College StudentsSuccessful completion of MTH 096A will satisfy Geometry requirement.▲MTH 097 (Geometry) is required for students who have not passed geometry in high school and will be taking MTH 100, 120, 132, or 216. It can be taken after MTH 092 or MTH 096S. It can be taken before, after, or with MTH 093/MTH094. A competency test is available to bypass MTH097. Note: Passing MTH 096A also satisfies the geometry requirement. Re-Tests & More Placement Options 5135880416063$5 re-test fee per subject Cash or Check OnlyC00$5 re-test fee per subject Cash or Check OnlyCDEFINITELY RE-TEST if ACCUPLACER has been taken only one time and placement is a developmental course (course with a number below 100 such as MTH 091). One re-test is permitted (but not required) in each subject area and must be completed before enrolling in subject specific courses. See specific math and English re-test options below. The complete re-test policy can be found at rockvalleycollege.edu/placementtest PREPARE FOR YOUR RE-TEST – studying for a couple of hours over a couple of days can improve your scores. See ACCUPLACER Prep for sample questions, suggested websites, resources, and video links for review: rockvalleycollege.edu/placementtestOfficial ACCUPLACER Study Site – free and highly recommended. – Online program designed to review & prepare students for ACCUPLACER Math Placement or the Geometry Competency Exam. Available at rockvalleycollege.edu/math RETURNING STUDENTS may test again if it has been 3 or more years since a developmental course has been taken.NOT SATISFIED WITH MATH PLACEMENT? -- Submit a Math Appeal After taking ACCUPLACER and re-testing one time, a student may submit a Math Appeal requesting to be placed one course level higher than what is mandated by an ACCUPLACER score. Math Appeals must be submitted BEFORE beginning a RVC math class. Appeals require documentation of successful completion (grade of C or better) of at least one level of mathematics higher than the one placed into by the placement test. The Mathematics Placement Appeal Form must be submitted no later than one week before the start of the semester and is available in the Testing Center, Math Office (JCSM 1015) or at rockvalleycollege.edu/Courses/Subjects/Math/MathPlacement.cfm NOT SATISFIED WITH ENGLISH PLACEMENT? – WritePlacer may be an option After taking Writing two times and scoring 227-249 on one or both of those attempts a student may take the WritePlacer exam. The WritePlacer is the essay portion of the ACCUPLACER testing program. It is a computer-based, timed test in which the student is given a topic on which to write a 300-600 word essay. The essay is graded electronically and results are provided immediately after the essay is submitted. A score of 6 or higher is required for placement into ENG 101 and a score of 5 is required for placement into ENG 099. *Students must meet reading placement requirements for English placement elevation. No fee is charged and testing is available during walk-in hours or by appointment. For more information, see Re-Test Options at Courses (under college-level) If after re-testing your final placement is a developmental course (course with a number below 100 such as MTH 091), you are required to take the course you placed into, followed by the rest of the courses in the developmental sequence until you reach college level unless a petition opportunity applies. See below.When you start a developmental course, you are accepting your placement unless you drop the course on or before the “Last Day for Tuition Refunds”. For information about Registration & Payment Dates, stop by the Records & Registration office, call (815) 921-4250 or visit earned in developmental courses are not transferable, but do count toward full-time student status at RVC.A grade of C or better is necessary to advance to the next course in the sequence. A one-time per subject petition opportunity may be available – see below for specific petition information. Math Petition -- Form & testing completed in Testing CenterReading or English Petition -- Form & testing completed in Testing CenterThe Math Petition allows a student to re-test ACCUPLACER for re-evaluation of their Math placement. Student has one opportunity during the developmental sequence to use the Math Petition. Students eligible to attempt a Math Petition include:- Student who earns an A or B in the most recent developmental math module or course IF the module or course is one of the following: 088,089,091,092,093,096A See your instructor or Testing Center for more information.The Reading and English Petitions allow a student to re-test ACCUPLACER for re-evaluation of their Reading or English placement(s). Student has one opportunity during the developmental sequence (in each subject) to use the Reading or English Petition. Students eligible to attempt a Reading Petition include:- Student who earns an A in the most recent Reading Course or is earning an A in the current course by the ‘Last Day to Withdraw from Classes’ and has instructor recommendation. -Student who earns an A or B in the most recent English Course or is earning an A or B in the current course by the ‘Last Day to Withdraw from Classes’ and has instructor recommendation.- Student who earned GED or completed ESL/ABE courses w/program approval. See your instructor or Testing Center for more information. 5-2-19 ................
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