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:
- Passed the MATH 424B placement exam, OR
- Taken and passed MATH 418, Analysis and Application of Functions, at UNH, OR
- 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:
- Passed the MATH 425 placement exam, OR
- Taken MATH 418 and earned a grade of C or better, OR
- 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 with disabilities who require testing accommodations are advised to call Donna Szekely, the Coordinator for Disability Services, at 641-4383 to make arrangements.
Spring 2013 Test Dates
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.
All testing will take place at our University Center location at 400 Commercial Street unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, June 1st
9am – 11am: Math Assessment
9am – 11am: English Assessment
11:30am – 1:30pm: Math Assessment
11:30am – 1:30pm: English Assessment
Monday, June 3rd – Orientation
1:15pm – 3:30pm: Math Assessment
3:45pm – 6pm: English Assessment
Tuesday, June 4th
6pm – 8pm: English Assessment
Wednesday, June 5th
6pm – 8pm: Math Assessment
Saturday, June 15th
9am – 11am: English Assessment
11:30am – 1:30pm: Math Assessment
Monday, June 17th – Orientation
1:15pm – 3:30pm: Math Assessment
3:45pm – 6pm: English Assessment
Tuesday, June 18th
6pm – 8pm: English Assessment
Wednesday, June 19th
6pm – 8pm: Math Assessment
Saturday, August 3rd
9am – 11am: Math Assessment
11:30am – 1:30pm: English Assessment
Tuesday, August 6th – Orientation
1:15pm – 3:30pm: Math Assessment
3:45pm – 6pm: English Assessment
Wednesday, August 7th
6pm – 8pm: English Assessment
Thursday, August 8th
6pm – 8pm: Math Assessment
