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MATH
Oakton's Math Placement Test is an untimed, adaptive test administered on computer. You will have a unique test based on your ability and performance. If you answer several questions correctly, you will progress to the next, more difficult level. If you answer several questions incorrectly, you may be given easier questions, or the test will stop. You will be assigned placement at the level you have not yet mastered. Placement test results are available immediately after the test. A calculator is provided on the computer screen, or you may bring your own.

How to Prepare:
bullet image Find out which topics are covered in math placement test.
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Review the online sample Math Placement Test or ACT Practice.
bullet image Attend Math Placement Test Preparation Workshop(s) if you have not recently taken a math class and need a review. If you are not sure which workshop to take, contact the Math Placement Advisor at mathplace@oakton.edu or (847) 376-7110. There is a nonrefundable $25 fee for each workshop. Register online or in-person at the Alliance for Lifelong Learning Office: Rm. 1420/Des Plaines (847) 635-1808 or Rm. A120/Skokie (847) 982-9888, option 3.

Math Placement Test Preparation Workshops
Prealgebra Review
Tues.
July 15
5:00 -10:00 p.m.
RHC
TES T03 001
Wed.
July 23
5:00 -10:00 p.m.
DP
TES T03 002
Thurs.
Aug. 7
5:00 -10:00 p.m.
DP
TES T03 003
 
Elementary Algebra Review
Tues.
July 22
5:00 -10:00 p.m.
DP
TES T04 001
Tues.
July 29
5:00 -10:00 p.m.
RHC
TES T04 002
Thurs..
Aug. 14
5:00 -10:00 p.m.
DP
TES T04 003
 
Intermediate Algebra Review
Fri. July 31 5:00 -10:00 p.m.. DP TES T05 001
Tues. Aug. 12 5:00 -10:00 p.m.. RHC TES T05 002
 
Geometry Review
Thurs. July 17 5:00 -10:00 p.m. DP TES T06 001
Thurs. July 24 5:00 -10:00 p.m. RHC TES T06 002
Wed. Aug. 13 5:00 -10:00 p.m. RHC TES T06 003
 
Trigonometry Review
Wed. Aug. 13 5:00 -10:00 p.m.. RHC TES T08 001
 
College Algebra Review
Thurs. Aug. 7 5:00 -10:00 p.m.. DP TES T07 001
Thurs. Aug. 14 5:00 -10:00 p.m.. RHC TES T07 002
The next set of workshops will begin in November.

 

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Visit an online math review

Multiple Topics math.com - pre-algebra, algebras, geometry, and trigonometry
  mathmax.com - arithmetic, elementary algebra, and intermediate algebra
   
Arithmetic/Pre Algebra - MAT045, 047, 051 Butte College Basic Math Study Guide
  Cowley Community College Review Guide
   
Elementary Algebra - MAT052 Butte College Algebra I Study Guide
   
Geometry - MAT053 thinkquest.org
   
Intermediate Algebra - MAT120 Butte Community College Algebra II Study Guide
   
College Algebra - MAT140 Cowley Community College Review Guide
   
College Algebra & Trigonometry - MAT140,
122, 149 		Maricopa Community College Study Guide
 
ENGLISH
This two-part test assesses your reading and writing ability. Some restrictions on registration may occur based on test results.

The Writing Skills Placement Test (WSAT) requires you to write an essay in 50 minutes.
How to Prepare:
bullet image Review Three Steps Writing a Good Essay and the Criteria for Evaluation.
bullet image For tips on how to write a timed essay, view a 23 minute videotape, "How to Write a Timed Essay," available in the Learning Center.
bullet image Visit the writing resources page for helpful Web sites.
bullet image Stop by the Learning Center to use English software.
bullet image Review the online sample of the WSAT.
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Attend an English Placement Test Preparation Workshop if you have not recently taken an English class and want to review how to write a timed essay. There is a nonrefundable $20 fee for each workshop. Register online or in-person at the Alliance for Lifelong Learning Office: Rm. 1420/Des Plaines (847) 635-1808 or Rm. A120/Skokie (847) 982-9888, option 3.
Writing Placement Test Preparation Workshops
Tues.
Aug. 5
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
DP
TES T09 001
Thurs.
Aug. 14
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
RHC
TES T09 002
The next set of workshops will begin in November.

 
The Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) is a one-hour timed reading test.
How to Prepare:
bullet image Review Tips for Taking the DRP.
bullet image Use reading practice books at the Learning Center (Practice Book for the Degree of Reading Power Test and Advanced Practice Book for the Degree of Reading Power Test).
bullet image Review the online sample of the DRP.

For more information contact:
Maureen Jancila, Placement Coordinator
 Nicholas Lim , Testing Center Monitor
Des Plaines Campus, (847)635-1939 Ray Hartstein Campus, (847)635-1446 
mjancila@oakton.edu nlim@oakton.edu


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