ASSESSMENT & TESTING

Assessment The Texas State Education Code requires all students who enter public institutions of higher education be tested for reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Test scores are used to place students in courses that are appropriate to their current level of knowledge in each of the three areas. They are not admission tests; no student is denied admission to Navarro College on the basis of test results. Students must take one of the state-approved assessment instruments (THEA, Quick-THEA, Accuplacer, or COMPASS) unless exempt for one of the following reasons (valid proof of eligible exemption must be provided to the Registrars Office before exemption/waiver can be granted): 1. Student holds an associates bachelors or graduate degree from an accredited Texas public college or university. 2. Student has earned scores on the ACT, SAT, or TAKS that meet the following criteria: been earned in the five years preceding date of enrollment.)

ACT: Composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on both the English and mathematics tests. (Scores must have SAT: Combined score of 1070 with a minimum score of 500 on both the mathematics and critical reader verbal TAKS: A minimum score of 2200 on the math test and a 2200 on the ELA test with a minimum of 3 on the ELA sub
score. (Scores must have been earned in the three years preceding date of enrollment) tests. (Scores must have been earned in the five years preceding date of enrollment.)

3. Student is enrolling in a certificate program that includes less than nine credit hours of general education courses. (Students may not enroll in any courses outside the certificate curriculum without completing the placement tests.) 4. Student has previously attended a Texas public institution of higher education and has been determined to have met readiness standards by that institution. 5. Student transfers to Navarro College from a private or accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and meets college readiness standards based on course work from that institution. 6. Student is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States the Texas National Guard or as a member of the reserved component of the armed forces of the United States. 7. On or after August 1, 1990, student was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States. All students who are not exempt must take one of the approved placement tests prior to enrolling in classes. Several approved tests are administered by Navarro College including COMPASS, Accuplacer, THEA, and Quick-THEA. Selecting the placement test that is best for you depends on several factors and should be done in consultation with Testing Center personnel. Tests are given at scheduled times and pre-registration is required. Call 1 (800) NAVARRO or contact the appropriate Testing Center listed to the right. Students are encouraged to test a minimum of two weeks prior to registration to allow sufficient time for processing scores.

To register to test: Corsicana: (903) 875-7457 Mexia: (254) 562-3848 Midlothian: (972) 775-7208 Waxahachie: (972) 923-6429

Retesting Students who were not successful on their initial test and have successfully completed remediation may schedule a retest through the Testing Center. Any of the approved instruments (THEA, QuickTHEA, or ACCUPLACER) may be used for retests. Students who do not meet certain scores on one or more sections of the placement test must enroll in developmental courses until they have passed one of the approved tests or successfully completed the remediation course sequence. Students may take a placement test in Corsicana, Mexia, Midlothian, or Waxahachie and should register in advance. The test fee is $29 and must be paid at any campus Business Office.

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ASSESSMENT SCORE MATRICES

THEA Score
203 or below 204 - 229 230 - 269 270 - 300 To place higher, stateapproved test required. To place higher, stateapproved test required.

ASSET Score
NS = 23 - 34 NS = 35 or higher EA = 38 or higher Int. Alg.* = 39 or higher Int. Alg.* = 50 or higher Int. Alg. 50 or higher with high school pre-cal or calculus

COMPASS Score
Pre-Alg. = 0 - 46 Pre-Alg. = 47 or higher or no Pre-Alg. score and Alg. <39 Alg. = 39 - 62 Alg. = 63 or higher College Alg. = 60 or higher Trig. = 50 or higher

ACCUPLACER
Arithmetic Skills = 52 or below AS = 53 Elementary Algebra = 63 EA = 85 - 120 and CLM = 50 - 69

Course Placement
MTH 1071 MTH 1074 MTH 1312, MATH 1332, MATH 1332, MATH 2342 MATH 1314, MATH 1324 MATH 2412, MATH 1316 MATH 2413

MATH

College level Math = 70 - 89 College level Math = 90 - 120

PC, PD or FR grade in MTH 1071, 1074, 1312 - student should re-enroll in same course SA, SB or SC grade in MTH 1071 - student is ready to enroll in MTH 1074 SA, SB or SC grade in MTH 1074 - student is rerady to enroll in MTH 1312 or MATH 1332, 2342

THEA Score

READING

200 - 229 230

0 - 199

ASSET Score
35 - 40 41 0 - 34

COMPASS Score
60 - 80 81 0 - 59

ACCUPLACER
51 - 77 78 0 - 50

Course Placement
READ 1072 READ 1071

Students in reading remediation may not register for courses in history, government, literature, or psychology. These courses can be used for AC-Level at satisfaction of THEA requirements. Students must pass the reading portion of THEA or pass READ 1072 before enrolling in three courses. Students passing READ 1071 will proceed to READ 1072.

No remediation necessary

A grade of SA, SB, or SC in READ 1071 or READ 1072 will permit the student to proceed to the next level. A grade of PC, PD, or FR require the student to re-enroll in the same level or remediation.

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THEA Score

Essay

ASSET Score
23 - 34 or Essay = Less than 5 35 - 39 and Essay = 5 Essay = 6 or 40 and Essay = 5

COMPASS Score
0 - 37 or Essay = Less than 5 38 - 58 and Essay = 5 Essay = 6 or 59 and Essay = 5

ACCUPLACER
0 - 40 or Essay = Less than 5 41 - 79 and Essay = 5 Essay = 6 or 80 and Essay = 5

Course Placement
WRIT 1071 WRIT 1072 No remediation necessary ENGL 1301

WRITING

180 200 220 5

Students should be placed in either WRIT 1071 or 1072 based on test scores. Students who have taken the THEA or alternative test and have not received the results should be placed in WRIT 1071. Students who are in writing remediation may not enroll in English courses. A grade of SA, SB, or SC in WRIT 1071 or WRIT 1072 will allow the student to proceed to the next level. A grade of PC, PD, or FR will require the student to re-enroll in the same level or remediation.

For exemptions (e.g. ACT, SAT, TAKS, military service, or prior degrees) within Navarro Colleges TSI plan, please see someone in the Office of Admissions and Records or a Navarro College adviser.

1 (800) NAVARRO

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