G.310 Student Assessment Testing
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
The ACT exam can be used by MACC for placement into college-level writing and math courses.
Multiple Measures
MACC incorporates multiple measures into the placement criteria for assessment and placement. Under this approach, standardized testing is no longer the primary means of assessing if a student is prepared for college-level work. Exams created by departments and grade point averages are utilized as multiple measures, in addition to or in place of ACT and Accuplacer scores.
MECA (Mathematics Exit Competency Assessment)
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.
Writing Appeal
Students may opt for a one-time writing appeal to demonstrate their writing skills. Writing appeals can be scheduled by any advisor. The appeal 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.
OTHER EXAMS
ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
This test is required in the application process for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Virtual Accelerated ADN (AADN), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Practical Nursing (PN), and Surgical Technology programs. 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.
CLEP
CLEP exams allow people 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.
MoGEA – Missouri General Education Assessment
Candidates seeking the Associate of Arts in Teaching and/or entry into a Missouri educator preparation program must pass the MoGEA or have a score of 20 on the ACT exam. The MoGEA assessment is composed of four subtests: reading, mathematics, writing, science and social studies.
HiSET (High School Equivalency Test)
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 the 12 months.
WorkKeys
WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring “real-world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. Upon completion, each student will receive an NCRC Certificate of completion, which is a portable credential that demonstrates achievement and a certain level of workplace employability skills in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. This test is used by local high schools to assist counties in qualifying as a Work Redi Community.