ACCUPLACER Topics

It is important to brush up on reading, writing, and math skills, as well as take ACCUPLACER practice tests to help you prepare for the exam.

Reading

This section will test the student’s ability to comprehend written material. Typically, a paragraph will be provided and you will need to choose the appropriate answer which is asked, i.e. what is the meaning of the passage. The choices will be available via multiple choice.

Writing

In this section, the student will want to brush up on basic grammar rules. As they will be tested on appropriate grammar. Students will choose the correct multiple choice answer.

A writing sample may be asked of the student. Often in the form of an essay. Students will need to demonstrate focus, organization, development and support, and sentence structure. The writing section may have a time limit.

Brush up on basic rules of grammar. Know The eight parts of basic sentence: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. Dependent vs independent clauses of a complex sentence. i.e. what do you join two independent clauses with, etc.

Rules of punctuation and subject verb agreement

Study terms and formal terms. Know what they are and how they work. i.e. coordinate conjunctions, sub conjunctions, subject verb agreement.

Math

Students will be asked to answer math questions which stem from high school arithmetic, algebra, and college-level math. Topics that should be reviewed prior to taking the test include: Algebra, arithmetic, averages, rounding, exponents, estimation and sequencing, graphs, measurement, geometry, fractions, square roots, percents, ratios.