ASSESSMENT AND TESTING

Assessment /Testing Center
Student Services Center, Second Floor, Room 217
Voice/Voice Mail: (310) 660-3405 (Staff)
Voice/Voice Mail: (310) 660-3593, ext. 6536 (Supervisor)
E-mail address:  vlockrid@elcamino.edu
Fax: (310) 660–6704

The Testing Center is closed on all Fridays.  In addition, the Center will be closed on the following dates:

     Monday, January 16          Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
     Monday, February 20        Presidents' Day
     Monday, May 28                Memorial Day
     Wednesday, July 4            Independence Day
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
All testing that requires accommodations is done on an individual basis through the Special Resource Center.  All testing appointments must be arranged in advance with the SRC.  If you will be needing accommodations for your placement or other tests to be taken on campus, please contact the Special Resource Center as soon as possible.  SRC Testing Services may be reached at 310-660-3293 or SRCTA@ELCAMINO.EDU.
  
ACT & SAT TEST SCORES:
Neither ACT nor SAT scores are required for admission to El Camino College.  In addition, although they may be used as part of multiple measures, as described below, individual scores may not be used at El Camino for course placement into either English or Math courses.

CELLPHONES & ELECTRONIC MEDIA:
Please note:  The use of cellphones and other electronic media is not permitted in any of the testing rooms.  All cellphones and electronic media must be turned off while testing.  Students violating this rule may be asked to leave and their tests will be cancelled.

DEADLINE FOR TESTING:
Check the testing prerequisites of classes you plan to take early enough, so that you will be able to complete any tests required before you register.   Prerequisites are indicated in the course listings of both the College Catalog and Schedule of Classes.  All testing data is generally uploaded to the registration system by 11pm of the day that you test.  If you do not have your testing completed, you will not be able to enroll into the particular classes which require them. Placement testing for English, Math, and ESL is computerized and available on a drop–in basis in the Testing Center, SSVC 217, according to the above posted hours. Other tests, such as the Chemistry Placement and Degrees of Reading Power (DRP), are given on an appointment-basis only.  Appointments for these tests must be made in person at the Testing Center.

MULTIPLE MEASURES:
Placement test scores are part of the multiple measures used in your overall assessment.  Examples of multiple measures are academic skills, discipline-specific tests, courses completed, grades, use of skills at work, and work-related training.  Therefore, if you firmly believe that your placement test scores do not accurately reflect your true English and Math abilities, you should speak with a counselor and have him/her evaluate your other available documented multiple measures.  Remember to take your testing results with you when you go for your academic advisement or educational planning session with a counselor.

PRE-REVIEW:
All students are encouraged to pre-review before taking the placement tests.  There is a sample test-question link located at the bottom of this page.  In addition, the following websites are recommended for pre-review:

      FOR ENGLISH:
            http://accuplacer-test.com/accuplacer-practice-solutions.htm
            (includes free sample questions and additional questions for a fee)

     FOR MATH:
            http://www.khanacademy.org 
            (this is a free site)

Additional sample test handouts are available from the Testing Center (located in the Student Services Center Room 217) and from the Information Desk in the downstairs Lobby of the Student Services Center.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO TEST
In order to test, you must have an El Camino College ID Number and a picture ID (such as a driver's license).  The ID Number is generated when you apply on-line.  Please remember that it will take 1-2 days in slow periods and 3-5 days in busier periods to process a number for you.

SLO (STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME) FOR 2011-2012:

          "Students will become more aware of test preparation resources through their participation in the placement testing process."

          It makes good sense to pre-review for your placement tests.  It will help you to place hirer, which means you will save time (fewer classes to take) and money (fewer classes to pay for) and will accomplish your educational goals that much faster.  Contact the Testing Office for information regarding test preparation resources.  Review is particularly important for math--if you know you've forgotten your basic math or basic algebra, take some time to review the basics, and you'll be surprised what comes back to you.  Reviewing for placement testing will help you get into classes that will be much more interesting and challenging for you.  

LINKS TO VARIOUS TESTING INFORMATION:
Advanced Placement Tests
Assessments and Tests Available (please click here to find out what to bring to testing)
English and Math Flow/Course Charts
Links To Register For National and State Examinations (please click here to register for an ACT or SAT Test)
Procedures For Repeating Tests
Testing Center Regulations
Testing FAQ's
Websites For Placement Test Sample Questions (please click here for sample question links)