Placement Test Strategies and Procedures

Placement Test Strategies and Procedures

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Ken from My Math Assistant explains how to take a math placement test. He emphasizes the importance of using paper and pencil, avoiding calculators, and understanding the test's purpose to assess knowledge rather than guessing. Instructions are provided for submitting answers, including fractions, and the process for receiving results.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step you should take before starting the placement test?

Ask a friend for help.

Read the entire test first.

Get a piece of paper and a pencil.

Find a quiet place to sit.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to work each problem on paper before entering the answer on the computer?

It makes the test more challenging.

It helps you memorize the questions.

It allows you to doodle while thinking.

It increases accuracy and allows others to see your work.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of parents or teachers during the test?

To provide answers to difficult questions.

To see why a question was missed.

To grade the test immediately.

To time the test.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you avoid using a calculator during the test?

It can skew the results.

It is against the rules.

It takes too much time.

It makes the test too easy.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you don't know how to solve a question?

Ask a friend for help.

Click the 'I don't know' button.

Skip the question.

Guess the answer.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the placement test?

To get the highest score possible.

To assess what you know and don't know.

To finish as quickly as possible.

To compete with classmates.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended action if you are unsure about a question?

Leave it blank.

Guess the answer.

Ask for help.

Use the 'I don't know' button.

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