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LMC Brentwood Center

Assessment Testing at Brentwood

About the Assessment Test

The English, ESL and math assessments help you to determine the appropriate English, ESL and math courses for your current learning needs. Testing is required before enrollment into English 90 or to enter into a math course beyond Math 12. Testing is recommended before enrollment into any ESL course.

 

Assessment tests are taken on a computer. This is not a timed test. However, students should put aside 1 ½  - 2 hours to complete both assessments. Students taking the ESL assessment should plan on spending 1 - 2 hours to finish both sections (time is dependent on your English language proficiency). All questions are multiple choice, and instructions are easy to follow. New students should plan to complete their assessment tests prior to attending a New Student Workshop.

 

You will receive your test results, including recommended placements, immediately after completing the tests. You will also be provided with clear descriptions of the subject matter covered in each English, ESL and math course.

You cannot "fail" the assessment tests or be denied admission to the college. The tests are a measure of current skill level only, not of intelligence or aptitude. Do you need to take the assessment tests?

 

Steps to Take Before Taking the Assessment

• Apply to LMC
  You must have a current Application for Admission to Los Medanos College on file.
  

  • A photo ID, such as a CA driver's license or High school ID must be shown to the examiner at the time of testing - no exceptions

• Review Assessment Test Sample Questions and Study Guides
  It is highly recommended you review the Assessment Test: Sample Questions and Study Guides because only one test is permitted per calendar year.
  
  

• Math Assessment
  If you have completed one year of high school Algebra II with a grade of C or better, Math Assessment may not be necessary. Please check with our front office staff for more information.
  
  

• Ability to Benefit (ATB) Exam
  The Ability-to-Benefit test is required of students seeking Financial Aid who did not graduate from high school in the United States. Students must demonstrate by exam that they have verbal and math skills equivalent to those of the average high school graduate.
  • ATB exams are not available at the Brentwood Center. Los Medanos College (Pittsburg Campus) offers ATB testing by appointment only.
    

Testing Schedule

Assessment Testing Schedule for the months January - February 2012 at the LMC Brentwood Center.

DATE	DAY	TIME
TBA	TBA	TBA

 

Location Brentwood

Brentwood Center, Computer Lab Room 9

Brentwood Assessment Testing: (925) 513-1625
Los Medanos College Assessment Center: (925) 439-2181 ext. 3252

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