1. Welcome to Placement Testing at Rutgers-Newark
Welcome to Placement Testing at Rutgers-Newark! *Please hit enter only one time to begin the presentation*

2. Welcome to Placement Testing at Rutgers -Newark!

3. This will be a brief presentation to provide important information about the placement exam. Please turn off your cell phones at this time If you have any questions at the end of the presentation please feel free to ask one of the proctors in the room.

4. PLACEMENT TEST INSTRUCTIONS
The ACCUPLACER
Placement Exam covers two subjects
Math and English
Your College Transcripts, SAT, AP, and CLEP Scores are
reviewed to determine which subject(s) you will need to test for.

5. Please Refer To Your Testing Sheet to Confirm What You Are Required To Test For:
SMITH, ANNE
RUID:
SCHOOL: 21
MAJOR: 000
Test Date: 01/01/13
Math: MUST TEST English: MUST TEST
Registration Date: As Assigned
Registration Time: As Assigned
Registration Location: As Assigned
*If you have a question about why you are required to test for a specific subject please wait until the end of the presentation*

6. Your computer is already setup with the exam(s)
that you are scheduled to take:
If you are only scheduled to test for Math or English your computer will only be set up for one exam.
If you are scheduled to test for both exams the Math will be first and the English exam will follow.

7. STUDENT INFORMATION Student ID is your RUID
The first screen on the exam will ask you to type in your
Student ID Number
*IMPORTANT*
Student ID is your RUID
Please fill in all required fields.
Please double check that you typed it in correctly.

8. Please Refer To Your Registration Sheet to Retrieve Your RUID Number (Student ID)
SMITH, ANNE
RUID:
SCHOOL: 21
MAJOR: 000
Test Date: 01/01/13
Math: MUST TEST English: MUST TEST
Registration Date: As Assigned
Registration Time: As Assigned
Registration Location: As Assigned

9. Consists of Two Sections: You will be given 1 ½ HOURS (90 MINUTES)
MATH PLACEMENT TEST
Consists of Two Sections:
You will be given 1 ½ HOURS (90 MINUTES)
TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE MATH TEST
Calculators are not permitted on the exam.
There may be some questions that a calculator is permitted. A calculator icon will appear on the specific question.
**There are no exceptions for use of a personal calculator**

10. PROVIDED CALCULATOR This is an example of what you will see if you are allowed to use the calculator provided

11. Office of Academic Services Placement Testing Scrap Paper
Name: _________________________________ RUID: ____________________
At this time please locate the scrap paper for the math exam and write your
NAME and RUID Number
You are only allowed to use scrap paper during the Math Exam.
Please raise your hand to turn in the scrap paper and pencil at the end of the
math exam. You will not be permitted to use scrap paper during the English exam.
Please Hit “Enter”
only one time to go
to the next slide after you write your NAME and RUID Number

12. Consists of Three Sections:
ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST If you are not scheduled to take the English Exam the next 2 slides do not apply to you
Consists of Three Sections:
You will be given 2 1/2 HOURS (150 MINUTES)
TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE ENGLISH TEST
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Sense
*You have 90 minutes (1 ½ hours) to complete the first two sections
Essay Questions
*You have 60 minutes (1 hour) to complete the essay question

13. ESSAY SECTION This is an example of the Essay Section.
When you get to this section of the exam, please take an opportunity to read the passage and assignment before typing in the text box.
When you start typing the timer in the right hand corner will activate.
You will be given 60 Minutes to complete the essay. If you are not finished with the essay, your response will be submitted as is.

14. SAMPLE QUESTION & TEST FORMAT
QUESTIONS APPEAR ONE AT A TIME

15. CHOOSING AN ANSWER There will be a sample question at the beginning of every section

16. Please Raise your hand if… Do NOT try to fix the test yourself!!
DURING THE EXAM…
You May Use The Pop-up Calculator
Testing Questions Are Random
Please Raise your hand if…
The Test Appears To Log Out
Question Does Not Load Properly
Do NOT try to fix the test yourself!!

17. Please Review TESTING PROCEDURES…
Do Not Open Any Pages On The Computer (i.e. Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, etc.)
All Cell Phones Must Be Turned Off **Please take a moment to ensure that your phone is turned off or on silent**
No Calculators
Sign And Date Scrap Paper
Scrap Paper Must Be Turned Into A Proctor After The Math Test
Scrap Paper Can Not Be Used During English Placement Testing
Please Remove Everything From Your Desk Except The Scrap Paper and Pencil After You Sign In With Your RUID Number

18. OBTAINING YOUR RESULTS
You will receive your placement
results at registration!

19. REGISTRATION NCAS (21) & UC (62) Students :
Registration will be in Hill Hall Computer Labs
Rutgers Business School (29), College of Nursing (25), School of Public Affairs & Administration (40), School of Criminal Justice (47), or EOF Program:
Please contact your perspective school or program
if you did not receive a registration date.

20. Pending Transcripts
If you are a Freshman that has taken a college course or a Transfer Student please note:
All OFFICIAL transcripts with college credits MUST be sent to Rutgers-Newark for evaluation by January 11, If you have taken a college course while in High School (HS) you should inform the academic advisor during registration. The University does not receive notification from your HS of college credits you have earned.
Official AP or CLEP exam scores also need to be sent to Rutgers by the deadline.
It is important that you DO NOT register for a course at RU-N that you MIGHT receive transfer credit for.

21. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PLACEMENT TEST & WELCOME TO RUTGERS-NEWARK!
A Testing Proctor will be right over to start your exam
and/or answer any question you may have.
*Please do not hit enter or exit the presentation*