Assessment Schedule

Who needs to assess

Pre and Corequisites

Reassessment

Students in High School & K through 8 Grade

Request to Waive Assessment/Orientation

Requisite Challenge

Sample Tests

English As A Second Language (ESL)

Ability to Benefit (ATB)

Release of Information

Campus Map

Assessment and Orientation Information

If you are interested in Student Learning Outcomes Assessment & Accreditation,

please visit: Accreditation

What is Assessment?
Cabrillo’s testing program will provide you with information about skill levels and placement in English, reading, and math courses.

Who needs Assessment?
You need placement tests if you plan to do one or more of the following:

1. Satisfy math/English prerequisites*

2. Earn AA or AS degree or certificate
3. Transfer to another college/university
4. Enroll in a program, e.g., ECE, Nursing
5. Register in more than 6 units

* Some courses require that a student read, write or analytically compute at a certain level before enrolling in the next course. This is a required prerequisite. You can satisfy this prerequisite either through an assessment test or the methods listed below. A corequisite requires that you enroll in the corequisite class at the same time.

You do NOT need Assessment if you show a counselor documentation for one of the following:

1. Previous college math or English course(s)
2. Placement results from another college
3. Advanced Placement Test with scores of 3, 4, or 5 in English or Calculus

You can choose not to participate in Assessment by filing a Request to Waive Assessment/Orientation & Matriculation Services.

You are exempt from assessment if you have an AA, AS or higher degree unless you need to meet course prerequisites. You may participate in assessment and orientation activities even if you are exempt. A counselor can also assist you with information on pre-requisites and co-requisites.

To challenge a course requisite and/or limitations, you will need to provide written documentation that explains the alternative course work, background,  and/or abilities that adequately prepare a student for the course. You will need to complete the attached Requisite Challenge form.

If you complete assessment and orientation early, then you can register early.

Assessment requirements:

1. Have an application on file at Admissions
2. Know your social security number
3. Bring a picture I.D.

Test preparation materials:

Sample tests may be obtained in the Assessment Center (SAC WEST Room 200), the counseling office, and the Watsonville Center or at the bottom of this page.

 

MATH TEST  ---   Choose one of these tests:

1.  Algebra Readiness (Arithmetic)

• Basic math or no math
• 50 questions
• 45 minutes
• Score:              Places student into:

            0-25               Math 254 - Essential Math

          26-50                Math 154 - Elementary Algebra

2.  Algebra

• Intermediate Algebra or Algebra II
• 45 questions
• 45 minutes
• Score:             Places student into:

             1-11              Recommends you take Algebra Readiness/Arithmetic Test or Retest

           12-23              Math 152 - Intermediate Alegbra

           24-45              Transferable Math

ENGLISH/READING TEST  --- Two-part test

1. Reading Comprehension

•   7 reading selections
• 35 multiple choice questions
• 30 minutes

2. Sentence Structure & Grammar

• 30 multiple choice questions
• 30 minutes

• Reading Score               Places student into:

            0-13                             Reading 255 - Basic Reading

           14-18                             Reading 205 or 206 - Pre-college Level

           19-23                             Reading 100 or 106 - Associate Degree Level

           24-39                             Reading 52 - Transferrable

• Reading + English Score  Places student into:

             0-17                              Recommends you take Eng 255 or ESL or Adult Ed courses

           18-36                              Eng 255 - Basic Skills

           37-49                              Eng 100 - Com College/Associate Degree Level

           50-69                              Eng 1A - Transferable

 To make special testing arrangements, call one of these offices:

International students: 831.479.6200

Physically disabled students: 831.479.6379

Learning disabled students: 831.479.6220

Bilingual/Spanish speaking students: 831.477.5100

 

When is Assessment?
View an upcoming assessment schedule.

If you have any questions about the schedule, call or drop by:

Aptos campus, SAC WEST Room 200: call 831.479-6165

Watsonville Center: call 831.477.5608

Where is Assessment?
Aptos campus Assessment Center, SAC WEST Room 200.

Watsonville Center, 318 Union Street in downtown Watsonville.

Any student may seek waiver from the matriculation process. Contact the Dean of Instructional Development in SAC WEST Room 213 for more information, 831.477.3242.

How many times can one Assess?
A student may retest two times per semester. There is a one-week waiting period between the initial test and the retest. Retesting is available through computerized assessment on the Aptos and Watsonville campus only.

EXCEPTION: A student may not retest if they enrolled and remained in a math class and received a letter grade or a "W".

Orientation
•  A Cabrillo College orientation follows assessment. Counselors provide you with information about programs, services and procedures. They also assist you with course selection and registration. Orientation is required to obtain assessment scores.

 Sample Tests

The following will give you an idea of the kinds of questions you will be asked to answer during the assessment. Calculators are not needed and cannot be used.

• English&Reading  (pdf file, 165kb)
• Algebra Readiness (pdf file, 20kb)
• Algebra  (pdf, 249kb)

Release of Information

Requests for a copy of assessment scores to be sent to another college, university or organization must be made in writing by completing a Release of Information form. If you are requesting to have scores directly mailed to your home and have moved since the time you tested, you will need to provide the address you were living at when you tested with the Assessment Center.