Tests available at Broward College:
| • PERT |
• CLEP |
| • LOEP |
• ATB |
| • CPT |
• Computer Literacy Exam |
| • TABE |
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Testing Services Available at Broward College:
| • Distance Learning Exams |
• Disability Services (Testing Accommodations) |
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• Broward College Department Make-Up Exams |
| Click "More information" in the descriptions below for more information on each test type |
PERT
PERT Frequently asked Questions |
Broward College's primary placement test, the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is appropriate for those who have not taken the SAT or ACT, or whose SAT or ACT scores are more than two years old. PERT replaces the CPT. More information... |
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| LOEP |
Students whose native language is not English may be required to take the LOEP exam to measure their English Proficiency before placement into classes. More information... |
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| CPT |
Appropriate for Ability To Benefit. |
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| TABE |
Used for Aviation, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, and specific Institute of Public Safety programs. More information....
Sample TABE Test |
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| CLEP |
The College Level Examination Program allows students to obtain credit for what they already know by testing and earning satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. More information... |
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| ATB |
Students without a standard high school diploma or GED may be admitted to specific vocational certificate programs and may become eligible for financial aid through successful scores earned on the Ability to Benefit (ATB) test. |
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Basic Computer Literacy
Test |
Broward College students beginning their college studies this year must fulfill the college’s basic technology literacy requirement. For more information, see your academic advisor.
Basic Computer Literacy Test Objectives |
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| Disability Services Testing |
Special accommodations for students with disabilities are available. Please contact the disability services specialist on your campus. |
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| Distance Learning Exams |
Proctoring exams for students at other institutions is available. An assessment fee will be charged. Please call for information. |
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| Department Make-Up Exams |
Some Broward College instructors will allow make-up exams to be taken at the testing center. Please check with your instructor. |
PLACEMENT SCORE TABLE- ALL TESTS - View the placement score table and corresponding courses for the PERT, CPT, SAT, ACT, and FCAT
| PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test) |
Effective March 2011, Broward College transitioned to the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT), Florida's new college placement test, as the primary placement mechanism. The PERT will replace the ACCUPLACER (CPT) battery and will be used for initial placement and retesting of all students seeking entry to Broward College or replacement in preparatory level courses.
The PERT identifies appropriate course placement (developmental education through college credit) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. There are 30 questions per placement subtest, and the scaled scores range from 50-150.
PERT STUDY GUIDE- Please review the PERT study guide prior to taking the exam.
PERT PRACTICE TEST - Math, reading, and writing practice tests
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) Scores and
Class Placement
Mathematics:
| Score |
Math Course |
| 50 – 95 |
MAT0018 & MAT0018L |
| 96 – 112 |
MAT0028 & MAT0028L |
| 113 – 122 |
MAT1033 |
| 123 – 150 |
MAC1105* |
| *Please Note: To determine placement higher than MAC1105 departmental testing is needed. |
Reading:
| Score |
Reading Course |
| 50 – 83 |
REA0007C |
| 84 – 103 |
REA0017C |
| 104 – 150 |
College Level Reading |
Writing:
| Score |
Writing Course |
| 50 – 89 |
ENC0015 & ENC0015L |
| 90 – 98 |
ENC0025 & ENC0025L |
| 99 – 150 |
ENC1101 ** |
| **Please Note: To be placed in ENC1101 a score of 104 or above in Reading is also needed. |
The table below lists the current college preparatory common course numbers for math, reading, and English along with the course numbers prior to the Fall of 2011:
| Current Course Titles |
Course Title Prior to Fall 2011 |
| Mathematics |
| MAT0018 & MAT0018L |
MAT0012 & MAT0012L |
| MAT0028 & MAT0028L |
MAT0024 & MAT0024L |
| Reading |
| REA0007C |
REA0001C |
| REA0017C |
REA0006C |
| Writing |
| ENC0015 & ENC0015L |
ENC0010 & ENC0010L |
| ENC0025 & ENC0025L |
ENC0021 & ENC0021L |
PERT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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| Level of English Proficiency (LOEP) |
Students whose native language is not English may be required to test to measure their English Proficiency before placement into classes. Students who have not had two years of American high school English must take the LOEP. The LOEP consists of two parts:
a short essay and the computer test. The computer test measures reading and listening comprehension.
- Plan for a 2 ½ hour test period for the LOEP.
- You should be tested on the campus where you are planning to attend classes.
- All students must bring an official photo ID (such as driver's license or passport) to take an exam at Broward College.
- Your paid application fee receipt or testing form is required for admittance into the testing lab.
- You will need an ink pen and two #2 pencils at the time of testing.
- No phones or calculators are permitted in the lab.
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| CPT--Computerized Placement Test |
FOR ABILITY TO BENEFIT and CLAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
- All students must bring an official photo ID (such as driver's license or passport) to take an exam at Broward College.
- Plan for a 1 ½ hour test period for the CPT.
- No phones or calculators are permitted in the lab.
Placement Table (All tests)
Sample CPT questions, courtesy of St. Petersburg College
Sample CPT questions, courtesy of Santa Fe College
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| Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) |
- If you need the TABE test for law enforcement, corrections, community
service aide, park ranger, or firefighter contact the Institute of Public Safety (IPS) at (954) 201-6931.
- The TABE test can be taken in the testing center for the following programs:
Aviation (South Campus only), Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, and
Medical Assisting.
- Plan for a 3 hour test period. The TABE is a timed test in the areas of
Language, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics/Applied Math.
- Bring government-issued photo identification (such as driver's license or passport).
- Your paid application fee receipt or testing form is required for admittance into the testing lab.
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| PERT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) |
Q: What are the required placement scores?
A: Please refer to the PERT Placement Table
Q:If I initially tested using CPT, do I retest with CPT?
A: No, you will retest using the PERT.
Q: Should Broward College continue to accept CPT (i.e., College Board ACCUPLACER) scores for placement purposes?
A: Yes, the CPT will continue to be an authorized placement assessment as well as SAT and ACT, as indicated in State Board Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C.
Q: How many questions will comprise the PERT?
A: Each sub-test (i.e., reading, writing and mathematics) will be 30 questions.
Q: How long will the PERT take students to complete?
A: It is estimated that students will take 45 minutes to complete each sub-test.
Q: Will placement testing procedures for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) change as a result of PERT?
A: Currently, EAP placement procedures are determined by the college and this is expected to continue. EAP students who have taken the LOEP exam will advance to the PERT in accordance with
established EAP procedures (PERT replaces the CPT).
Q: What test will Dual Enrollment students take?
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Dual Enrolled students will take the PERT as of March 2011 forward.
Q: Are students allowed to re-take the PERT immediately after the initial administration?
A: No, students should be required to spend time reflecting on their test results and preparing for the re-take. Broward College’s policy for retaking the test is 90 days in between administrations.
Q: What tests are the high school's administering as part of Senate Bill 1908 compliance?
A: The high schools have been authorized by the State and Broward College to administer the CPT during this academic year. Any updates for next year will be placed on this site.
Q: Will high schools be authorized to administer the PERT?
A: The Department’s Division of Public Schools is researching the feasibility of high schools serving as authorized testing sites. Once high schools are deemed ready to administer computer-based tests, it is anticipated that the Department will authorize
them as PERT sites.
Q: Will the PERT be included on the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) list of eligible tests for federal financial aid ability-to-benefit (ATB) purposes?
A: McCann Associates and the Division of Florida Colleges are working with the USDOE and it is possible that the PERT will be ATB authorized. If and When this happens, information will be provided here.
Q: Will there be concordance with CPT, SAT and ACT for the PERT?
A: Yes, the Division of Florida Colleges will work with McCann Associates to identify concordant scores after the initial implementation is underway.
