MACC administers a variety of examinations and measures which aid in placing students in appropriate classes or certify levels of skill attainment/academic progress. Most exams are delivered via computer-based systems, and all exams are administered under strict registration and security standards to maintain the integrity and accuracy of results. The following is a partial list of exams currently offered via the Testing Center or used for placement. Current details and exam dates are maintained on MACC’s website
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Accuplacer
The Next Generation Accuplacer is one of the exams used for placement into English and math courses. This exam is an untimed, computerized test focusing on three areas of study: writing, reading comprehension, and mathematics. The Next Generation Accuplacer test is given at all MACC campus locations and in our partner dual credit high schools.
ACT and SAT
The ACT and SAT exams can be used by MACC for placement into college-level writing and math courses.
Mathematics Exit Competency Assessment-MECA
The MECA allows students the opportunity to challenge and appeal their current mathematics course placement, which is based on ACT, SAT, and/or Accuplacer scores. The MECA is a competency- based assessment which may be completed one time only for each course to place out of
MTH010,
MTH042,
MTH060, or
MTH095. The assessment is scored by mathematics faculty using a skill-based rubric.
Math Multiple Measures Alternative-MMMA
Students who test into a lower-level math course may be placed in their college level math (Precalculus Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, Elementary Statistics, or Precalculus) based on multiple measures. These measures include high school GPA, college GPA, and test scores.
Reading Multiple Measures Alternative-RMMA
Students who do not test into
LAL101 based on reading placement scores may be eligible for
LAL101 based on multiple measures. These measures include A+ designation from high school or combination of high school grades, GPA, attendance, and letter of recommendation.
LAL101 Placement Exam
Students may opt for a one-time
LAL101 placement exam to demonstrate their writing skills. Placement Exams can be scheduled by any advisor. The exam is an online assignment, with a topic selected from a predefined series of options. The assignment must be completed within a 60-minute period, and then saved to be electronically submitted for evaluation.
CLEP
CLEP exams allow students who have acquired knowledge outside the usual education settings to show that they have learned college- level material to bypass specific college courses. The CLEP exams cover material that is taught in introductory-level courses at many colleges and universities. Up to 30 hours of credit may be accepted from CLEP examinations for test scores meeting a satisfactory level on the general examination or selected subject area examinations. CLEP exams are given on an individual basis in Student Affairs.
HiSET
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education adopted the HiSET high school equivalency test developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS), effective January 2014. Examinees who do not pass each section the first time can retake the section(s) two more times within 12 months.
ATI-TEAS
This test is required in the application process for specific Health Science programs. See application requirements for each program. The ATI TEAS measures essential basic skills in the academic content are domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. These entry-level skills were deemed necessary by nursing program curriculum experts.