ASSESSMENT
 There
are many questions to consider in
the assessment process. Transition
programs use a range of assessment
tools.
The best approach to assessment is to work with the collaborating
college. Most colleges use either the Accuplacer or Asset for
placement. If they will share their placement instruments this
will help you decide if a student is ready for a transition course
or if the student needs more remediation than the relatively
short-term college transition program can provide. Each college
has different standards for entry-level math and writing. It
is important to know what is considered college-level course
work as opposed to developmental course work by your collaborating
college. You should look at the course syllabi for developmental
courses (usually course numbers below 100) and 101 level courses.
If you do not have access to the collaborating college's placement
instrument, most programs use the TABE,
some programs use a 12 GLE in reading and a 7-8 GLE in math;
some programs do not have specific GLE requirements. Most programs
require a writing sample. When looking at students' GED test
scores, scores about the 50% percentile on each content area
test are a good predictor that the student will do well in a
college setting. Some programs also use rubrics to help with
their initial assessment. Math, reading, and writing rubrics
have been provided for your assessment needs. After studying
and discussing the assessment rubrics, you should ask students
to set goals for their learning. ( See
sample student response.)
For general information on placement tests, referred to as Ability-to-Benefit
Tests, see the table
created by Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Accuplacer
http://www.collegeboard.com/highered/apr/accu/accu.html
Additional ACCUPLACER Resources
http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/news/docs/
accuplacerquestions-1.pdf
Asset
http://www.act.org/asset
Asset Practice
http://www.testprepreview.com
CASAS
http://www.casas.org/casasnewweb/index.cfm
Student Guide
http://cpts.accuplacer.com/docs/StudentGuide.html
TABE
http://mhcontemporary.com/pages/tabe.php
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