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Accuplacer Tests

• Arithmetic: 17 questions covering the following areas:
  • Whole Numbers and Fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimation, equivalent fractions)
  • Decimals and Percents (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percents, fraction/decimal equivalents)
  • Applications and Problem Solving (rate, percent, measurement problems, geometry)
• Elementary Algebra: 12 questions covering the following areas:
  • Integers and Rational Numbers (computation, absolute values, ordering)
  • Algebraic Expressions (evaluation of simple formulas, monomials/polynomials, rational roots, exponents, factoring)
  • Equations, Inequalities and Word Problems (linear equations, quadratic equations, geometric reasoning/graphing)
• College-Level Math: 20 questions covering the following areas:
  • Algebraic operations (simplifying rational algebraic expressions, factoring, expanding polynomials, and manipulating roots and exponents)
  • Solutions of equations and inequalities (solution of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, equation systems and other algebraic equations)
  • Coordinate geometry (plane geometry, the coordinate plane, straight lines, conics, sets of points in the plane, and graphs of algebraic functions)
  • Applications and other algebra topics (complex numbers, series and sequences, determinants, permutations and combinations, fractions, and word problems)
  • Functions and trigonometry (polynomials, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions)
• Reading Comprehension: 20 questions covering:
  • Identifying Main Ideas
  • Direct Statements and Secondary Ideas
  • Inferences
  • Applications
  • Sentence Relationships
• Sentence Skills: 20 questions covering:
  • Recognizing Complete Sentences
  • Coordination and Subordination
  • Clear Sentence Logic
• WritePlacer: A 300–600 word essay to demonstrate writing skills. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, focus, and organization are evaluated. This section has a time limit of one hour. Your score will be based on how well you express, organize, and support your ideas.

Accuplacer Test Prep - Free Study Guides

• College Board Student Guide:
  Sample test questions and a free iPhone/web app for test prep.
• Colleges with Study Guides:
  • AIMS Community College:
  • Montgomery Community College:
  • McLennan Community College (math videos):
  • Aurora Community College (math videos):
  • Oklahoma State University (reading):
• Other Internet Study Guides:
  • Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org
    Videos and exercises for arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra, trig, and pre-calculus topics.
  • Math.com:
    Self-paced tutoring for a wide range of math needs.
  • StudyGuideZone.com:
    Sample questions and review for all Accuplacer areas, including tips, formulas, and key points.
  • TestPrepPractice.net:
  • TestPreviewPrep.com:
    Self-assessment modules for the Accuplacer and other college entrance exams.
• Self-Assessment Modules for Accuplacer:
  • Arithmetic: Averages, rounding, arithmetic, estimation, sequences, exponents, fractions, square roots, geometry, percents, and ratios
  • Algebra: Basic algebra, advanced algebra
  • Reading Comprehension: Basic and advanced reading comprehension, reading for the main idea, reading vocabulary
  • Sentence Skills: Commas, basic/intermediate/advanced grammar, nouns, sentence correction, sentence flow, verbs