Next Generation Accuplacer® Writing Test - College of DuPage

[Pages:2]Next Generation Accuplacer? Writing Test

College of DuPage - Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance

Before you take the test: ? Consider taking tests on different days ? Take your photo ID ? Visit the COD Testing Center for hours and locations at cod.edu/testing

Facts about the test: ? Web-based ? Untimed ? Immediate score results ? Computer-adaptive ? 25 question multiple-choice format ? 2 question types 1. Expression of Ideas 2. Conventions/Grammar

Test-taking strategies: 1. Allow plenty of time. 2. Ask for paper and pencil. 3. Think of the answer before looking at the choices and use your paper to eliminate wrong choices 4. Practice!

Five writing areas evaluated: 1. Sentence Structure: Can you understand the basic structure of a sentence? Can you recognize and correct sentences that are arranged incorrectly? Can you correct usage like vague pronouns, or essential/non-essential information?

College of DuPage - Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance Learning Commons ? SRC 2102 ? (630) 942-3355 cod.edu/learningcommons

Testing Centers For testing centers hours and locations, visit cod.edu/testing or call (630) 942-2400.

Next Generation Accuplacer? Writing Test

College of DuPage - Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance

2. Organization: How do you determine what pieces of information belong and how they will fit together? Can you revise text to provide logical sequencing, good introductions, conclusions, and transitions? Can you effectively set up main ideas, and link ideas or topics within the text?

3. Punctuation: Do you understand English grammar, mechanics, and conventions? Can you recognize and correct grammar in text?

4. Concept Development: Can you develop concepts so that your ideas and details add to your sentences? Do your sentences and paragraphs make sense? Can you revise text to improve the support and focus effectively?

5. Effective Use of Language: Can you figure out what to say and how much to say to get your point across? Can you use language that has effective precision, concision, style, tone, syntax?

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Samples" to find many links to free ACCUPLACER review materials. Search for "ACCUPLACER Practice APP" to download a helpful APP. Search for free practice tests

College of DuPage - Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance Learning Commons ? SRC 2102 ? (630) 942-3355 cod.edu/learningcommons

Testing Centers For testing centers hours and locations, visit cod.edu/testing or call (630) 942-2400.

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