Get on the right college path with the next-generation ACCUPLACER
The next-generation ACCUPLACER is a compilation of computerized assessments thats designed to evaluate a student's skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and computer abilities. Next-generation ACCUPLACER determines how prepared students are for college courses, and places them in the appropriate course level where they will best succeed and grow as a learner.
Next-Generation ACCUPLACER For Dummies with Online Practice is the one-stop guide for students who want to get a head start on scoring well on the important college placement tests for reading, writing, and math. With tips, tricks, and plenty of practice questions in the book, plus two full-length practice tests online, it helps you know what to expect and perform your absolute best on test day.
Identify knowledge gaps and areas of strengthFind skill-building support with tools that improve your readiness for collegeGet placed into the right college courseDiscover preparation tactics and opportunities for individual success
If youre looking for a one-stop resource for preparing for the next-generation ACCUPLACER, the book starts here!
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with the ACCUPLACER 5
Chapter 1: Getting to Know the ACCUPLACER 7
Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at Whats on the ACCUPLACER 13
Chapter 3: Preparation and Test Strategy 19
Part 2: The Reading Test 27
Chapter 4: Reading Passages 29
Chapter 5: Working through Reading Questions 33
Chapter 6: Reading Practice Questions 47
Part 3: The Writing Test 59
Chapter 7: Standard English Grammar Conventions 61
Chapter 8: Expression of Ideas 79
Chapter 9: Writing Practice Questions 93
Part 4: The Arithmetic Test 103
Chapter 10: Arithmetic: Whole Numbers and Fractions 105
Chapter 11: Decimals, Percents, and Word Problems 121
Chapter 12: Arithmetic Practice Questions 139
Part 5: The Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Test 155
Chapter 13: Quantitative Reasoning and Pre-Algebra 157
Chapter 14: Algebra and Geometry 175
Chapter 15: Statistics, Probability, and Sets 205
Chapter 16: Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Practice Questions 215
Part 6: The Advanced Algebra and Functions Test 237
Chapter 17: Factoring and Functions 239
Chapter 18: Polynomials and Other Functions 261
Chapter 19: Geometry and Trigonometry 289
Chapter 20: Advanced Algebra and Functions Practice Questions 311
Part 7: ACCUPLACER Practice Tests 339
Chapter 21: Practice Test 1 341
Chapter 22: Answers to Practice Test 1 375
Chapter 23: Practice Test 2 391
Chapter 24: Answers to Practice Test 2 429
Part 8: The Part of Tens 445
Chapter 25: Ten Ways College Is Different from High School 447
Chapter 26: Ten Ways to Boost Your Performance (and Your Score) on the ACCUPLACER 453
Index 457
