Placement Testing

The purpose of Placement Testing is to determine accurate course placement based on a student's skills, abilities, and language needs in reading, writing, and mathematics. There are different kinds of placement tests for different purposes. Each type has specific testing criteria. Placement tests are Not Pass or Fail but are instead designed to place a student into the most appropriate course that matches their current skill level in that area.

PERT   LOEP   ACCUPLACER CPT   HLM   TBE   ACT, SAT, TABE   Dual Enrollment and College Academy

ACCUPLACER Next Generation (CPT)

The ACCUPLACER Next Generation (CPT) is a state approved common placement test. The purpose of the ACCUPLACER (CPT) is to determine accurate course placement based on the student's skills and abilities. ACCUPLACER is an integrated system of computer-adaptive assessments designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. This means that the questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question in the order it is given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the next question, but you cannot leave a question out or come back to it later to change your answer. If you do not know the answer to a question, try to eliminate one or more of the choices. Then pick from the remaining choices. 

*Degree-seeking students entering a Florida public postsecondary institution are required to demonstrate placement into the appropriate level of reading, writing, and mathematics courses. Common placement testing is not a 'Pass' or 'Fail' assessment. It is used to determine the best academic starting point for students to be successful in college.

State Statute 1008.30, State Rule 6A-10.0315, College Policy 6Hx2-5.14, and College Procedure A6Hx2-5.14, there are two categories all students will fall into related to common placement testing; exempt and non-exempt. 

  • Exempt = No need to test!
    • A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
    • A student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services. 
    • A transfer student who earned a C or better in an approved college-level mathematics and English course.
    • A student who achieved the appropriate college-level cut-scores on an approved common placement test within the last two years.
  • Non-Exempt = Must test.
    • Any students who does not qualify for an exemption as listed above.
    • Non-native English-speaking students, see the EAP Placement Test information below.
    • Secondary students taking a common placement test for admission to Dual Enrollment or College Academy are considered non-exempt.

*A student enrolled in a Technical Certificate or Applied Technology Diploma program that contains courses requiring college-level placement in reading, writing, and/or mathematics will be required to meet the common placement testing requirement. 

Subtests 
  • NG Reading
  • NG Writing
  • NG QAS (Qualitative Reaoning, Algebra, and Statistics)
Score Range
Scores Valid
  • 2 years (from date taken)
# of Questions
  • NG Reading = 20 
  • NG Writing = 25
  • NG QAS = 20
Time Limit
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (CPT) is untimed but usually takes an average of 2 hours to complete.
Cost
Retesting Policy

Students can retest according to the following policy:

  • First retest after 24 hours
  • All other retests must wait 30 days between each retest attempt

A retest fee applies for all retest attempts regardless of the age of previous scores. EAP students are eligible to retest on a common placement test according to the policy above. 

Currently Enrolled BC Students, High School Graduates, and Transfer Students Only

Testing and Assessment Centers

Remote   Central Campus   North Campus   South Campus

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = High School Graduate and Transfer Students
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam with the appropriate test attempt
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

Prospective Applicants for Dual Enrollment and College Academy Only

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu  well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.

HLM

The Higher Level Math Test (HLM) is designed for STEM Pathway students wishing to take higher level math courses but who feel they can by-pass lower level courses. Broward College uses an ACCUPLACER Next Generation subtest to place students into higher level math courses above the College Algebra level except for MAC2311 which also requires the student take the TBE in addition to the HLM. Students wishing to take any of the courses listed below must first take the Higher Level Math (HLM) Test. 

  • MAC1114 - Trigonometry
  • MAC1140 - Pre-Calculus Algebra
  • MAC1147 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry
  • MAC2233 - Calculus for Business, Social & Life Sciences
  • MAD2104 - Discrete Mathematics
  • MAS2103 - Linear Algebra

Students wishing to place into any other higher level math course must see Associate Dean of Mathematics at North, Central, or South. Contact information can be found using the Faculty & Staff Directory and searching for Mathematics and Administrator.

HLM Eligibility Cut-Scores

  • ACCUPLACER QAS = 259
  • PERT Math = 123
  • ACT Math = 21
  • SAT Math Test = 26.5
Subtests 
  • NG AAF (Advanced Algebra Functions)
Score Range
Scores Valid
  • 2 years (from date taken)
# of Questions
  • NG AAF = 20 
Time Limit
  • HLM is untimed but usually takes an average of 1.5 hours to complete.
Cost
Retesting Policy

Students can retest according to the following policy:

  • First retest after 24 hours
  • All other retests must wait 30 days between each retest attempt

A retest fee applies for all retest attempts regardless of the age of previous scores. EAP students are eligible to retest on a common placement test according to the policy above. 

Remote Testing and Assessment Center Scheduling System

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = High School Graduate and Transfer Students
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam with the appropriate test attempt
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

On-Campus Testing and Assessment Center

Central Campus   North Campus   South Campus

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = High School Graduate and Transfer Students
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam with the appropriate test attempt
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

Dual Enrollment and College Academy Requests

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu  well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.

LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL)

The Broward College LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL) is a multiple-choice format (except for WritePlacer ESL essay). Students taking this test are placed into classes according to their skill level. There's no time limit (except for WritePlacer ESL essay). Questions are presented based on individual's skill level. The response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question. It's important to give each question as much thought as possible before selecting an answer. The ESL Reading Skills and ESL Listening subtests of the LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL) are adaptive. This means that the questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question in the order it is given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the next question, but you cannot leave a question out or come back to it later to change your answer. If you do not know the answer to a question, try to eliminate one or more of the choices. Then pick from the remaining choices.

Eligibility and Exemptions:

Per State Statute 1008.30, State Rule 6A-10.0315, College Policy 6Hx2-5.14, and College Procedure A6Hx2-5.14, degree seeking non-exempt non-native English-speaking students must show proof of English proficiency. 

  • Exempt from taking an EAP Placement Test:
    • Credential-seeking students who meet the criteria for exemption from common placement testing as described in the Common Placement Test tab above.
      • Exempt = No need to test!
        • A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
        • A student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services. 
        • A transfer student who earned a C or better in an approved college-level mathematics and English course.
        • A student who achieved the appropriate college-level cut-scores on an approved common placement test within the last two years.
    • Students whose native language is other than English and who completed two (2) years of regular high school English in the United States or in an American high school abroad accredited in the United States.
    • Students who took an EAP Placement Test less than 1 year ago.
    • Students who are currently enrolled in an EAP skill area. 
    • Students with ELL test scores less than *2 years old and that meet the minimum cut-scores on a Common Placement Test.
  • Required to take an EAP Placement Test:
    • Credential-seeking and non-credential-seeking students who do not meet the criteria for exemption from common placement testing described Common Placement Test tab above.
    • Students whose native language is other than English and who did not complete two (2) years of regular high school English in the United States or in a American high school abroad accredited in the United States.
    • Students who earned a GED in Spanish.
    • Students who took an EAP Placement test more than one year ago.
    • Students who took the LOEP test more than one year ago, whose scores were used for placement decisions, but who have not registered for classes for one year or more.
    • Students with expired ELL test scores more than *2 years old and that meet the minimum cut-score to take a common placement test.

*ELL test scores used for International Student Services Office (ISSO) admissions are valid for 2 years which allows students who meet the minimum cut-score to take a common placement test first. Students who do not score college ready on a common placement test must take an EAP Placement test and be placed into the appropriate EAP course levels. ELL scores on the EAP Placement Test Table are only valid for 1 year as it places students directly into EAP courses without the need to take a local EAP Placement test.

 

Common Placement Test Eligibility for EAP Students:

All non-exempt EAP students must take:

  • the reading and writing subtests of a common placement test prior to enrollment in ENC1101. 
  • the math subtest of a common placement test prior to enrollment into their first eligible math course. 

 Reading Subtest:

  • EAP students are eligible to take the reading subtest of a common placement test:
    • during enrollment in EAP0420C or higher.
    • if placement on the LOEP reading places the student into EAP0420C or higher.

Writing Subtest:

  • EAP students are eligible to take the writing subtest of a common placement test:
    • during enrollment in EAP0485C or higher.
    • if placement on the LOEP writing places the student into EAP0485C or higher.

Math Subtest:

  • EAP students are eligible to take the math subtest of a common placement test:
    • during enrollment in EAP0420C.
    • if placement on the LOEP reading places the student at the EAP0420C.
  • EAP students can enroll in to a math course during enrollment in EAP1520C. 

Common placement test subtests can be taken separately or in any combination together. 

Subtests 
  • ESL Reading Skills
  • ESL Listening
  • WritePlacer ESL

Note: BC administers a LOEP test sequence specifically designed for BC students. It may differ from the LOEP version required by another institution. Check with your institution about the specific LOEP test sequence they require.
Score Range
Scores Valid
  • 1 year (from date taken)
# of Questions
  • ESL Reading Skills = 20
  • ESL Listening = 20
  • WritePlacer ESL = 1 essay
    • Students will be given a random writing prompt which requires students to type a response of 300-600 words. The writing sample is graded by a faculty reader.
Time Limit
  • ESL Reading Skills and ESL Listening are untimed
  • WritePlacer ESL is timed at 60 minutes
Cost
Retesting Policy Tests and sections covered by this policy: 
  • LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL)
    • WritePlacer ESL - Writing Sample
    • ESL Reading Skills
    • ESL Listening
Students are entitled to retest no more than one (1) time provided it is within 12 months of the initial test date.

  • Students must wait a minimum of 1 day to retest after their initial attempt.
  • Time restarts for LOEP testing eligibility one year after the initial test date, not the retest date.
  • Under certain circumstances, students may be eligible for additional retesting within a 12-month period with a recommendation from an Associate Dean of EAP.
Students with LOEP placement test scores that are more than one year old and who have never registered for classes are required to retest.

*The LOEP test administered at BC may differ from the LOEP test offered at other institutions.

On-Campus Testing and Assessment Center

Central Campus   North Campus   South Campus

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = EAP Student
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

Remote testing is available on a case-by-case basis. Proctoring is done by Examity.  

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu  well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.

PERT

The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is Florida's customized common placement test. The purpose of the PERT is to determine accurate course placement based on the student's skills and abilities. The PERT is aligned with the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies identified by Florida faculty as necessary for success in entry-level college credit coursework. The PERT assesses readiness for college-level coursework in English and mathematics. The PERT is adaptive. This means that the questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question in the order it is given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the next question, but you cannot leave a question out or come back to it later to change your answer. If you do not know the answer to a question, try to eliminate one or more of the choices. Then pick from the remaining choices. 

*Degree-seeking students entering a Florida public postsecondary institution are required to demonstrate placement into the appropriate level of reading, writing, and mathematics courses. Common placement testing is not a 'Pass' or 'Fail' assessment. It is used to determine the best academic starting point for students to be successful in college.

State Statute 1008.30, State Rule 6A-10.0315, College Policy 6Hx2-5.14, and College Procedure A6Hx2-5.14, there are two categories all students will fall into related to common placement testing; exempt and non-exempt. 

  • Exempt = No need to test!
    • A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
    • A student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services. 
    • A transfer student who earned a C or better in an approved college-level mathematics and English course.
    • A student who achieved the appropriate college-level cut-scores on an approved common placement test within the last two years.
  • Non-Exempt = Must test.
    • Any students who does not qualify for an exemption as listed above.
    • Non-native English-speaking students, see the EAP Placement Test information below.
    • Secondary students taking a common placement test for admission to Dual Enrollment or College Academy are considered non-exempt.

*A student enrolled in a Technical Certificate or Applied Technology Diploma program that contains courses requiring college-level placement in reading, writing, and/or mathematics will be required to meet the common placement testing requirement. 

Subtests 
  • PERT Reading
  • PERT Writing
  • PERT Math
Score Range
Scores Valid
  • 2 years (from date taken)
# of Questions
  • PERT Reading = 30
  • PERT Writing = 30
  • PERT Math = 30
Time Limit
  • PERT is untimed but usually takes an average of 3 hours to complete.
Cost
Retesting Policy

Students can retest according to the following policy:

  • First retest after 24 hours
  • All other retests must wait 30 days between each retest attempt

A retest fee applies for all retest attempts regardless of the age of previous scores. EAP students are eligible to retest on a common placement test according to the policy above. 

Items Needed to Schedule and Complete

  • A digital copy/file of your photo ID card (PDF or image file format)
  • BC ID number
  • Test needed
  • Subtests needed
  • Method of payment if retesting

Remote Testing and Assessment Center Scheduling System

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = High School Graduate and Transfer Students
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam with the appropriate test attempt
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

On-Campus Testing and Assessment Center

Central Campus   North Campus   South Campus

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = High School Graduate and Transfer Students
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam with the appropriate test attempt
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu  well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.

TBE

The Trigonometry Bypass Exam (TBE) is designed to assess a students trigonometry skills in combination with the HLM test for placement into MAC2311. The TBE requires students to score high enough on the HLM test first.  

TBE Eligibility Cut-Scores

  • ACCUPLACER NG AAF = 280
  • ACCUPLACER Classic CLM = 100

Scores must be less than 2 years old.

Subtests 
  • TBE
Score Range
Scores Valid
  • 2 years (from date taken)
# of Questions
  • TBE = 30 
Passing Score
  • 21 or higher (70%)
Time Limit
  • 90 minutes
Cost
Retesting Policy

Students can retest according to the following policy:

  • Only one (1) retest allowed
  • Retest after 24 hours

A retest fee applies for all retest attempts regardless of the age of previous scores.

Remote Testing and Assessment Center Scheduling System

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = High School Graduate and Transfer Students
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam with the appropriate test attempt
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

On-Campus Testing and Assessment Center

Central Campus   North Campus   South Campus

  • Step 1 = Broward College Student
  • Step 2 = Common Placement Test
  • Step 3 = High School Graduate and Transfer Students
  • Step 4 = Choose an Exam with the appropriate test attempt
  • Step 5 = Choose an alternate exam location at a preferred campus.
  • Steps 6-8 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements

Dual Enrollment and College Academy Requests

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

Scores from other institutions are not accepted for this exam. 

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu  well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.

ACT, SAT, and TABE Information

ACT

The ACT is a nationally standardized test given at numerous locations across the country. However, the ACT test is not administered or available to take at Broward College. The information below is intended to help students with questions related to the ACT.  

Subtests Used at BC
  • Reading
  • English
  • Math
Taking the Test

ACT Test Webpage
FAQ

ACT FAQ Webpage
Scores Valid

2 years (from date taken)
Send Scores to BC Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.
Sample Score Report

ACT Sample Score Report
Test Preparation

ACT Test Preparation Webpage
Test Accommodations

ACT Accommodations Webpage
Notes
  • ACT Non-College Reportable scores (NCR) are not eligible for placement.

SAT

The SAT is a nationally standardized test given at numerous locations across the country. However, the SAT test is not administered or available to take at Broward College. The information below is intended to help students with questions related to the SAT.  

Subtests Used at BC
  • Reading Test Scores
  • Writing and Language Test Scores
  • Math Test Scores

*These are all 2-digit scores. 3-digit section scores are are not used for placement. 
Taking the Test

SAT Test Webpage
FAQ

SAT FAQ Webpage
Scores Valid

2 years (from date taken)
Send Scores to BC Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.
Sample Score Report

SAT Sample Score Report
Test Preparation

SAT Test Preparation Webpage
Test Accommodations

SAT Accommodations Webpage
Notes
  • SAT SAA (state-allowed accommodation) are not eligible for placement.
Exam Version

PSAV and Employment Testing

  • Forms: 11 & 12
  • Level: A

ABE

  • Forms: 11 & 12
  • Level: Based on performance
Subtests 
  • Reading
  • Mathematics
  • Language
Score Range

Scale Score (SS) Range: 300 - 800
Scores Valid

2 years (from date taken)
Sending Scores to BC Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.
# of Questions

Approximately 40 questions per subtest
Passing Score

Basic Skills Level GE scores can be found in the specific program CTE Curriculum Framework document which is sorted by CIP code for the program being offered at the College. 

TABE Scale Score (SS) to Grade Equivalent Matrix

CTE Basic Skills Assessment Requirements Technical Assistance Paper (TAP)
Time Limit

Reading

  • Part 1: 50 Minutes
  • Part 2: 50 Minutes

Mathematics

  • Part 1: 30 Minutes
  • Part 2: 35 Minutes

Language 

  • Part 1: 55 Minutes
Cost

Visit the Test Fees webpage
Availability

The TABE is currentl unavailable
Retesting Policy

The TABE retesting policy adheres to FLDOE rules. TABE retesting involves two components; time and test form. All test takers taking the TABE at Broward College for an academic program must adhere to the following retesting policy. The only exception to this policy is individuals taking the TABE for employment purposes.

Test Attempt

Min. Waiting Period

(in days)

Test Form

(example)

First

 None TABE 11

Second

 30 Days TABE 12

Third

 90 Days TABE 11

Fourth or Higher

 90 Days TABE 12

*Official proof of remediation from the ASC may reduce waiting period.

**Test form given on first attempt is random and determined by the test proctor at the time of testing.

 
Accommodations

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu  well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.
Test Preparation Resources

TABE 11 & 12 Test Information and Practice Questions (Paper Format)

TABE 11 and 12 Level A - Test Information and Practice Questions (Primary Test Administered at Broward College)

TABE 11 and 12 Level D - Test Information and Practice Questions (Additional Practice Questions at Level D)

TABE 11 & 12 Online Practice Questions (Online Format)

TABE 11 & 12 Level and Subtest

Standard Version

Audio Version

Level A Reading

Link

Link

Level D Reading (Additional Practice Only)

Link

Link

Level A Language

Link

Link

Level D Language (Additional Practice Only)

Link

Link

Level A Mathematics

Link

Link

Level D Mathematics (Additional Practice Only)

Link

Link

*Use the generic username and password provided on the practice test webpage to login.
Remediation Process

Per 6A-10.040, students who do not meet the required minimum level of basic skills on the TABE are required to seek remediation in the Academic Success Center (ASC) prior to retesting on the TABE. Students who choose not to remediate in the ASC must wait the entire minimum waiting period listed above. The process for TABE Remediation in the ASC is as follows:

Effective January 3, 2019, the TABE Reading is no longer required for remediation for the Nursing program. Use of the TABE Reading is optional for Nursing students who have stopped out of the program.

  1. If the student is unsuccessful at the TABE, the Testing Center will provide the student with a copy of their TABE score report and a slip indicating if they passed or failed. They will also provide the student with information about TABE Remediation options and direct the student to visit the ASC.
  2. The student will report to the ASC to meet with the TABE Remediation Lead to receive instructions on the remediation process and available resources.
  3. The student will be given 30-days for the first reattempt to complete the in-lab remediation process. If not successful, subsequent attempts will have a 90-day waiting period.
  4. Once the student has completed the remediation process, the ASC representative will administer a practice TABE assessment. If the student does not pass, additional resources will be provided until he or she can pass the practice exam. If the student passes, the ASC representative will email the Testing representatives to confirm the student's completion of the remediation process and his or her readiness to retake the TABE.
  5. The student then goes to the Testing Center on their campus to retake the TABE unless special accommodations are requested. Once completed, the Testing representative will email a PDF copy of the students' scores to the ASC TABE Remediation Leads.
  6. If the student does not successfully achieve the required TABE score, he or she will have to repeat steps 1 through 5.

Additional Resources