Compass Placement Testing
Printable placement testing info [pdf] |
You are encouraged to take the test now to avoid any
interruption in your academic endeavors at Lakeland. Starting with
fall 2009 registration, a hold will be placed on your student account
that will require the completion of the placement exam prior to registration.
In order to avoid the rush, you should plan to take the exam now. |
Lakeland Community College requires placement
testing in English, reading and mathematics.
Students must participate in placement testing if they are registering
for their 13th cumulative Lakeland credit or their first English
(except ENGL 0111)or first math class (except Math 0745 or 0890).
| Math classes requiring
placement test |
Sample questions are available by going to www.act.org and
going to the COMPASS section . The mathematics department also
has recommended practice tests which are available at lakelandcc.edu/math
Placement testing
- the COMPASS exam
The exam is called COMPASS . It is a computer-based test which
imposes no time constraint . It normally takes approximately 1
.5 hours to complete all three exams . A calculator is permitted
. Student results will be given immediately after the testing session.
Math classes
requiring placement test
MATH 0750 - Essential Skills for Algebra
MATH 0850 - Beginning Algebra
Math 0950 - Intermediate Algebra
MATH 1550 - Statistics
Math 1600 - Survey of College Mathematics
MATH 1650 - College Algebra
MATH 1700 - Trigonometry
MATH 1890 - Finite Mathematics
MATH 2350 - Applied Calculus I
MATH 2500 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus I
Engineering Mathematics
MATH 1001 - Introduction to Technical Mathematics
MATH 1101 - Technical Mathematics I
MATH 1201 - Technical Mathematics II
Business Mathematics
MATH 1040 - Applied Business Math
MATH 1050 - Mathematics of Finance |
How to take the placement
test
You may take the placement test in one of two ways:
scheduled sessions
walk-in/space available basis
scheduled sessions
You are encouraged to attend a scheduled session. After the session,
you will receive information about your test scores and the appropriate
Math and English courses for you . If you would like individualized
assistance selecting your full course schedule, or if you have
questions about degree or certificate programs, you should call
now to schedule a Counseling appointment for a date after your
scheduled placement testing session .
Students may reserve a place for the scheduled testing or make
a Counseling appointment by calling the Counseling Office at 440.525.7200.
Scheduled test times are:
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 p .m . & 5:30-7:00 p .m .
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 p .m .
walk-in/space available basis
You can also take the placement test on a walk-in/space available
basis in the Admissions Office.
Walk-in/space
available basis (walk-in hours):
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 p .m .
Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 p .m .
*Saturday closed
*Open: 8:30-10:30 a .m . May 9 & May 16 Please be advised, that due to the large numbers of students taking
placement testing,there may be a wait for walk in testing |
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Students exempt
from placement testing
Students exempt from placement testing are required to obtain
a waiver form from the Counseling or Admission Office prior to
registering for classes. You may be exempted from placement testing
if you: Register for 12 or fewer credits during your first semester
at Lakeland (and none of the courses are English or math); present
satisfactory ACT and/or SAT test scores in math and English;
earned a degree from another accredited institution; are a senior
citizen not seeking a degree; register for classes as a transient
student from another college or university; register for courses
as an audit; or transfer to Lakeland from another accredited
institution with at least 15 semester credits. |
Students
with disabilities
Students whose disabilities may require accommodations when
taking the placement test should contact the Student
Accommodation Center two weeks prior to their anticipated
test date to make special arrangements. |
