Spanish Placement

Math, English, and Spanish Placement Tests

Testing
CCC uses tests to place you in some classes. The tests measure your skills. The tests place you into the CCC class that best fits your skill level. The classes that you need to test into are in the Schedule of Classes.

Math, English, and Spanish placement
You may not have to take a placement test if you:

passed the prerequisite class at CCC.
show your advisor that you satisfied the prerequisite class with transfer credits
took the appropriate placement test at CCC within the last two years
have an Associates (or higher) degree (this does not include Spanish classes)
show an advisor ACT or SAT scores to place into the following classes:

Subject	ACT	SAT	Course Placement
Math	<=14	<=320	MAT055
Math	15-16	330-440	MAT087
Math	17-20	410-520	MAT121
Math	21-24	530-600	MAT142, MAT151,MAT187
Math	25-26	610-640	MAT172, MAT184,MAT212
Math	>=27	>=650	MAT220
English	20+	420+	ENG101

CCC Math & English Placement Test Cut Scores

Spanish Placement Cut Scores

	Part I	Listening	Part II
SPA101	20 or below 21 or above	Doesn’t take 12 or below	Doesn't take Doesn’t take
SPA102	21– 30	13 or above	30 or below
SPA201	21– 30	13 or above	31 - 34
SPA202	21– 30	13 or above	35 - 40

Each test will take about one hour to finish. Please make sure you have enough time. You can get your results after you complete your test(s). You need to bring a photo ID in order to take the test(s) and you also need a photo ID to get your test results. You can retake English and math placement tests once per semester. Call theTesting Services office at 928.226.4301 if you have questions.

You can get prepared for English and/or Math placement tests using PLATO. PLATO is a way to study on the computer. You can also go to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/preparation-sample.html

For more information, call 928.226.4301.

For information on testing accommodations, click here.

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