INTERPRETING SCORES
Select the placement testing examination taken for course guidelines.
Guidelines for Asset and Standard COMPASS Scores
| ASSET SCORES |
COURSE RECOMMENDATION |
COMPASS RESULTS |
| FORM B |
|
WINDOWS 3.0 |
| Writing Skills |
23-35
36-45
46-54 |
ENGL 0050
ENGL 1180
ENGL 1210 |
1-23
24-77
78-100 |
| Reading Skills |
23-37
38-53 |
READ 0950
READ 1100 |
1-67
68-100 |
| Mathematics |
| Numerical Skills |
|
Pre-Algebra |
23-35
36-55 |
MATH 0050
MATH 0070 |
1-26
27-100 |
| Elementary Algebra |
|
Algebra |
23-35
36-55 |
MATH 0070
MATH 1000 |
1-26
27-50 |
| Intermediate Algebra |
|
|
| 23-35 |
MATH-1000 |
27-50 |
| 36-55 |
MATH 1280
MATH 1340
MATH 1360
MATH 1420
MATH 1430
MATH 1450 |
51-100 |
| College Algebra |
|
College Algebra |
23-35 |
MATH 1280
MATH 1340
MATH 1360
MATH 1420
MATH 1450
|
1-38 |
MATH 1430
MATH 1450
|
39-100 |
| |
Trigonometry |
MATH 1430
MATH 1450 |
1-45 |
| 36-55 |
MATH 1760
MATH 2200 |
46-100 |
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NOTE: Additional factors to consider in selecting courses
- Course Description (See Catalog)
- Number of Credits Enrolled
- Study Time (two hours of study for each hour in class)
- Other Obligations (family, work, social activities)
- Academic and Career Goal
- Amount of time lapsed since completion of last course
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Guidelines for COMPASS/ESL Scores
| IF YOUR COMPASS/ESL READING SCORE IS... |
YOUR REQUIRED PLACEMENT IS... |
| 1-34 |
Non-credit courses through Macomb's Continuing & Professional Education program or at a community education program located in your area before taking college classes at Macomb Community College. |
| 35-79 |
EAPP 1150 |
| 80-100 |
EAPP 1350 |
| IF YOUR COMPASS/ESL GRAMMAR SCORE IS... |
YOUR REQUIRED PLACEMENT IS... |
WE ALSO SUGGEST YOU ENROLL FOR... |
| 1-25 |
Non-credit courses through Macomb's Continuing & Professional Education program or at a community education program located in your area before taking college classes at Macomb Community College. |
|
| 26-50 |
EAPP 1100 |
EAPP 0054
and/or
EAPP 1150
or
EAPP 1350 |
| 51-62 |
EAPP 1200 |
EAPP 0054
and/or
EAPP 1150
or
EAPP 1350 |
| 63-73 |
EAPP 1300 |
EAPP 0054
and/or
EAPP 1150
or
EAPP 1350 |
| 74-83 |
EAPP 1400 |
EAPP 0054
and/or
EAPP 1150
or
EAPP 1350 |
| 84-93 |
EAPP 1500 |
EAPP 0054
and/or
EAPP 1150
or
EAPP 1350 |
| 94-or higher |
Please see table for the Standard Compass Test for course placement.
If you scored in the range for ENGL 0050 you should take EAPP 1500.
If you scored in the range for ENGL 1180 you should take ENGL 1180. |
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