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Placement Tests

The CAE provides English and math placement testing for incoming students to help them choose the most appropriate courses to enroll in. This testing is designed to help students make choices that will facilitate their academic success.

Degree students are required to take the assessments prior to registering for the following classes: ENG 301, ENG 301A, ENGL 400, ENGL 401, ENGL 401A, MATH 301, MATH 302, MATH 418, MATH 420, MATH 424B, MATH 425, ADM 430, PSYC 402, PHIL 412, and CIS 425.

Continuing education students are strongly advised to take the assessments to get a profile of academic strengths. This profile will help them select appropriate courses and academic support services.

English Assessment

The English assessment includes a reading test and a writing test. Students should plan on at least 1.5 hours for the English assessment.

Math Assessment

For the math assessment, students should plan on 2 to 3 hours. Students may use a calculator on the math placement test UNLESS they are taking the placement test for MATH 424B or MATH 425, in which case calculators are not allowed.

Calculus Exception: MATH 424B – Calculus for Life Sciences
All students, degree and non-degree, wanting to take MATH 424B must have done one of the following:

  1. Passed the MATH 424B placement exam, OR
  2. Taken and passed MATH 418, Analysis and Application of Functions, at UNH, OR
  3. Taken calculus at the college level prior to registering for MATH 424B at UNH Manchester.

Calculus Exception: MATH 425 – Calculus I
All students, degree and non-degree, wanting to take MATH 425 must have done one of the following:

  1. Passed the MATH 425 placement exam, OR
  2. Taken MATH 418 and earned a grade of C or better, OR
  3. Taken calculus with trigonometry at the college level prior to registering for MATH 425 at UNH Manchester.

How to Prepare

  • Read as much as you can between now and the day of the English assessment. Practice remembering what you read.
  • Take practice reading tests found in SAT preparation books or CDs.
  • Go online to find practice problems in math at www.free-ed.net or www.sosmath.com
  • Take a practice test to find out what areas in algebra and pre-calculus might need review. If you are thinking about taking Calculus I, MATH 425, click here for a sample test. If you are thinking about taking Calculus for Life Sciences, MATH 424B, click here for a sample test.

Accommodations

Students who need testing accommodations are advised to contact the UNH Manchester Center for Academic Enrichment prior to the posted test dates and times to make arrangements. Call 603-641-4113.

Summer 2012 Test Dates

Students attending orientation should contact Molly Hutchins at 603-641-4170 to sign up for testing. All other students should contact the Center for Academic Enrichment at 603-641-4113 to sign up. Due to limited space, students who do not reserve a seat may risk not being able to take the placement tests.

English Assessments
Wednesday, May 16, 10am
Tuesday, May 22, 6pm

Monday, June 4, 1:30pm
Tuesday, June 5, 6pm
Wednesday, June 6, 1:30pm
Thursday, June 7, 10am
Monday, June 18, 1:30pm
Tuesday, June 19, 1:30pm
Wednesday, June 20, 3pm
Thursday, June 21, 6pm

Tuesday, August 7, 6pm
Wednesday, August 8, 3pm
Thursday, August 9, 10am

Math Assessments
Wednesday, May 16, 6pm
Thursday, May 17, 10am
Saturday, May 19, 9am

Monday, June 4, 1:30pm
Wednesday, June 6, 10am
Wednesday, June 6, 6pm
Saturday, June 9, 9am
Monday, June 18, 1:30pm
Tuesday, June 19, 10am
Wednesday, June 20, 6pm
Saturday, June 23, 9am

Tuesday, August 7, 1:30pm
Wednesday, August 8, 6pm
Thursday, August 9, 1pm
Saturday, August 11, 9am

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