Math and Foreign Language Placement Tests

Information on Math & Foreign Language Placement Tests.

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Foreign Language Placement Test

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages welcomes you to Assumption University! All students must take either one foreign language course at placement level or two courses in a new language or when placed in 101 as part of the core curriculum requirements.

All students must enter the placement test website to complete information about their language knowledge whether or not they have studied a foreign language. The placement test will be available May 15, at which time you will find a link on this page.

Read carefully:

  • Students who have studied Spanish, French, or Italian in high school or earlier will take the corresponding language test to place you with students at a similar level.
  • Students who took or will take an AP exam in Spanish, French, or Italian should also take the corresponding placement test.  
  • Students who speak Spanish, French, or Italian at home or understand them as a heritage or native speaker should take the corresponding test.
  • Students who have not studied Spanish, French, or Italian, or do not speak them at home (are not heritage or native speakers) still must enter the test site to indicate this information. You will not take one of the tests. 
  • Students who studied or speak a language other than Spanish, French, or Italian also must enter the placement test site. You will indicate the language you have studied or speak but should not take one of the tests. We will place you according to your high school transcripts.  

You may elect to study a new language but should still take the test of previous language study or use at home if Spanish, French, or Italian per the above instructions.

Assumption currently offers classes in French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. Students who wish to study a different language may take courses through the Worcester Consortium Colleges.

If you have college credit for language study at a previous institution or receive Assumption credit through an AP test, you should still enter the placement test site and take the corresponding test per the above instructions. We will place you at the subsequent level once that credit is received in case you wish to continue study of it. 
 
We recommend that you register for a foreign language course as soon as possible to reflect your current abilities—and before you forget the language skills you acquired in high school or college. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures reserves the right to change your placement if we believe you have not been placed at the appropriate level. Please note that academic advisors cannot approve a different course level or make an initial placement. You also may not place yourself in a course lower or higher than where you test.

If you have questions not answered by the FAQ (below), or if you feel you have been misplaced on the basis of the placement test, please contact Professor Maryanne Leone, Chair, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures.

Math Placement Test for First Year and Transfer Students

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science welcomes you to Assumption University! In order to take a mathematics course at Assumption, or any other math-related course such as Statistics or Microeconomics, you must take the online placement test.  Every student must take a math course to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement.

The placement exam takes 25 minutes and times out automatically regardless of where you are in the test.  Plan to take the test in one sitting without interruptions or distractions,  You many use any computer, but it should have a reliable internet connections.  If you lose your internet connection, you will not be able to re-enter the test. Email Beth Peterson in IT at b.peterson@assumption.edu if you encounter technical difficulties.

Remember, this is NOT a test in the normal sense; it simply places you at a level appropriate to your skills and knowledge. To achieve the most appropriate placement consistent with your level of mathematics education and ability, you should complete the placement examination to the best of your ability, without the use of textbooks, calculators, or any other type of assistance. Use pencil and paper for calculations. If you do not recognize a topic or do not know how to answer a question, just skip it. DO NOT RANDOMLY GUESS AS IT CAN LOWER OR INFLATE YOUR PLACEMENT. 

TAKE THE EXAM

At the prompt, enter your official Assumption username and password. 

The rest of the instructions are given at the exam site. You will be able to view your placement results by clicking on the "Exam Results" link in the Brightspace course after taking the exam.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science reserves the right to change your placement if we believe you have not been placed at the appropriate level. Also, if you feel you have been misplaced on the basis of the placement test, you should consult with the Department. You may not place yourself into a course lower or higher than where you tested without the permission of the Department. You will not be able to register for a math class without a placement.

We recommend that you register for a mathematics course as soon as possible after taking the placement exam so that it reflects your current abilities—and before you forget the skills you acquired in high school.

If you have questions, please contact Professor Jessica McCready, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

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