LSSC Placement Testing
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Why Do Students Need to Take a Placement Test?
Placement tests are required, by state law, for all students entering a Florid college. The results of the test tell us if you are ready for college level classes. If you are, we will help you register. If you are not, we will help you find classes which will provide the information you need to be college ready!
What is a Placement Test?
It assesses your knowledge of reading, math and English (writing). There are several tests available to you;
- American College Test (ACT)
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
LSSC will accept scores from any of these tests as an indication of a student's readiness for college level classes.
In order to register for college level classes, your scores need to be at or above the following levelson at least one of these placement tests:
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) |
Reading - 440
Math - 440
(must meet both minimum scores) |
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| College Placement Test (CPT) |
English - 83
Reading - 83
Math - 72
(minimum score needed for each academic area individually) |
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| Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) |
Writing- 99
Reading - 104
Math - 113
(represents minimum scores in each category)
(combine scores needed for academic areas) |
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Who Needs to Take a Placement Test?
If you “fit” into any of these categories, you probably need to take a placement test:
- Have never taken a college level course and have no college credit
- Have never taken a dual enrollment college level course
- Did not take the CPT or PERT in high school for college readiness or scholarship purposes
- Have been out of school for “awhile” and you are now returning
If any of these describe you, the test is not necessary:
- Have taken the ACT or SAT, within the last two years, in preparation for entering college
- Have taken the CPT, within the last two years, for scholarship or other reasons
- Have taken the PERT or CPT for SB 1908 (college readiness) at a local HS, for the purposes of dual enrollment, and/or for math readiness within the past two years
- You are returning to school or transferring and have successfully completed your first college level English and math courses
Looks like I need to take the test. How do I do that?
- Get a Placement Test Referral Form from the Cashier’s Office, Admissions Office, or Advising.
- Follow the directions on the form. Appointments for testing are made online. You can make your appointment by clicking the link at the top of this page.
Leesburg
CTL 101
352-365-3554 |
South Lake
Building 1 – 148
352-536-2206 |
Sumter
Clark Maxwell Bldg.
352-568-0001 |
- If you would like a PERT Study Guide, click HERE:
Where and when is the test given?
The PERT is given on all three of the LSSC campuses. The schedule, for each campus, is as follows:
LEESBURG: Test is given in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), 109. Please check in at CTL 101.
Spring 2013 LEESBURG
DAY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
Wednesday |
1:00pm – 5:00pm |
CTL 109 |
Friday
|
9:00am –1:00pm |
CTL 109
|
Summer 2013 LEESBURG
| Monday |
9:00 am and 1:00 pm |
CTL 109 |
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| Wednesday |
1:00 pm and 5:00 pm |
CTL 109 |
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Spring/Summer 2013 SOUTH LAKE
DAY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
Tuesday |
12:00am - 5:00pm |
BLDG 1 RM 148 |
Thursday |
9:00pm - 1:00pm |
BLDG 1 RM 148
|
SUMTER: Test is given in the Clark Maxwell Building. Check in at the front desk
MONDAY
|
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
9:00am |
9:00am |
9:00am |
1:00pm |
1:00pm |
1:00pm |
4:00pm |
4:00pm |
4:00pm |
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to other circumstances, the testing dates and locations may change. Please make an appointment for testing rather than arriving at the test site.
NO ONE WILL BE TESTED WITHOUT A PICTURE ID AND THE PROPER REFERRAL FORM.
When will I get my results?
You will receive your scores at the end of the test and these test scores will be interpreted. You will receive information about the classes you are eligible to take and options for the future based on your test scores. Then you are ready to go to the next step – New Student Orientation!
What, exactly, do my PERT scores mean?
Here are scores and the related courses:
MATH
YOUR SCORE |
ENROLL IN THIS COURSE |
Scores of 50 – 95 |
Lower Level Developmental Math (MAT 0018) |
Scores of 96 – 112 |
Higher Level Developmental Math (MAT 0028) |
Scores of 113 – 122 |
Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033) |
Scores of 123-150 |
College Algebra and higher (MAT 1105, MGF 1106) |
Scores of 123+ |
Eligible to take the Math Advanced Placement Test |
WRITING
YOUR SCORE |
ENROLL IN THIS COURSE |
Scores of 50 – 89 |
Lower Level Developmental English (ENC 0015) |
Scores of 90 – 98 |
Higher Level Developmental English (ENC 0025) |
Scores of 99 – 150 |
Freshman Composition Skills (ENC 1101) |
READING
SCORES |
ENROLL IN THIS COURSE |
Scores of 50 – 83 |
Lower Level Developmental Reading (REA 0001) |
Scores of 84 – 103 |
Higher Level Developmental Reading (REA 0002) |
Scores of 104 – 150 |
Freshman Composition Skills (ENC 1101) |
What is a “Developmental” Course?
A developmental class is designed to prepare the student for college level study. It meets like a college class and you must pay for the class. However, no college credit is earned. If you have serious concerns about scoring into a developmental class, please discuss this with an Academic Advisor.
How many chances do I get to make a certain score?
If you score into a developmental level, you may retake that portion of the PERT again. However, it is wise to determine why you scored at that level…..
- Is this really your level of knowledge? If so, it may be best for you to take the course in which your scores placed you.
- Can you do better with some remediation? Talk with a Learning Center tutor about a plan to help you get to the level where you need to be.
- Can I take the test until I get where I want to be? No, you have one opportunity for a retake. Your test scores are good for two years.
- How can I define what I need to study? In the 2012/2013 school year, a diagnostic test will be available in each academic area. It will be available to those who score within 10 points of a college level. Others below that level should consider taking the developmental course.