Assessment Testing

WE ARE NOT OFFERING WALK-IN ASSESSMENTS

The Assessment Test is a computerized placement tool (called Accuplacer) used to determine each student's proficiency level in mathematics, English composition, and reading comprehension.


WHEN TO TAKE THE TEST

It is recommended that all new students take the test as soon as possible. Waiting to take the test may delay your eligibility to register for certain courses.

Chaffey College does not accept assessment scores from other colleges.


TYPES OF ASSESSMENT TESTS

Tradtional
The traditional assessment test is a three-part test in math, English, and reading.

ESL (English as a Second Language
The ESL test is for students whose native language is not English and who plan to take ESL courses. All students who plan to take ESL courses must first complete the ESL assessment test.

ATB (Ability to Benefit)
The ATB test is for certain students who have applied for financial aid, but have been told that they must first complete the ATB assessment test. NOTE: Most financial aid recipients do not have to take this test.


MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

Dates and times are subject to change without advanced notice.

Click a location to access the online appointment form:
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Students can make online appointments 3 weeks in advance. If there are no online appointments available, please call 909-652-6200. You can make your appointment online now! Just click on the name of the campus where you would like to take the test and you will be automatically directed to the Chaffey College Online Appointment System.

When you come to take the test:

• You must present a picture ID (i.e., driver's license, passport, school ID, etc.)
  
  
• The following items are not allowed in the testing center:
  • Children (they are not allowed in the testing center, nor are they to be left in the lobby. Please make other arrangements)
  • Food or drink
  • Calculators
  • Dictionaries
  
  
• You will have up to three hours to complete the tests, if needed. However, most students finish the test in less than two hours. The test is not timed, so please do not rush through the test.
  
  
• You should plan to arrive at least ten minutes early. Late arrivals will be required to reschedule.
  
  
• If you need a temporary parking permit, please make sure that you purchase a day pass from the dispenser in the parking lot and leave it on your dashboard.

RETESTING GUIDELINES

You may take all or part of the assessment test as needed, but you may only retest one time in each of the three areas during your enrollment at Chaffey College. In addition, you must wait at least three months after an initial test before attempting a retest.

Community Education offers an Assessment Strategies Workshop that helps you learn the impact of the test and strategies for you to do your best the second time around. Click here for more information.


SAMPLE QUESTIONS

If you would like to see sample questions for the Accuplacer Assessment Test, please click one of the links below:

Sample Test Questions 1

Sample Test Questions 2


REQUEST A COPY OF YOUR RESULTS

If you have previously taken the assessment test and would like another copy of your test results, please click here to fill out the Request for Test Results form.


ENGLISH SEQUENCE CHANGES

Reading and English have been combined. Use the grid below to determine what course you should take based on what course(s) you’ve successfully completed or assessed into: