Welcome to JJC COMPASS Testing!

1. Welcome to JJC COMPASS Testing! Over the next few minutes, you will learn: How this test directly impacts your academic career at JJC What accommodations are available How to successfully complete this test What COMPASS retesting options are offered

2. Why do I need this test? • This important placement test measures your math, reading, and writing abilities. • A COMPASS placement score is a mandatory prerequisite for math and English courses, as well as several other programs and classes. • Without the COMPASS test, you may be unable to register for your classes.

3. Why do I need this test? • You are strongly encouraged to take this test seriously. • Lower scores may result in 1 to 4 additional semesters of coursework that do not count toward your degree. These classes that do not count toward your degree are called Developmental Classes.

4. What accommodations are available? • There are three untimed parts to this test: • Math • Reading • Writing • You may take all three parts at once or you may break them into two or three separate sessions. • Please be aware that your scores are not recorded until your testing session is complete.

5. What accommodations are available? • You are allowed to use a calculator as long as it is not more advanced than a TI-86. • You are allowed to use scratch paper and a pencil. • You may request earplugs to block out noise distractions. • Testing and retesting are available at Main Campus, North Campus, and Grundy County Campus.

6. What accommodations are available? • Please speak with the COMPASS Proctor IMMEDIATELY* in the following cases: • In the case of documented dyslexia or a severe reading disability, you may be eligible to take the Asset Test which is a paper version of the COMPASS test. *You will be referred to the Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office. This office is located at the Main Campus on Houbolt Road.

7. What accommodations are available? • Please speak with the COMPASS Proctor IMMEDIATELY* in the following cases: • In the case of someone who reads sign language, interpreter accommodations are also available to eligible students. *You will be referred to the Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office. This office is located at the Main Campus on Houbolt Road.

8. What accommodations are available? • Please speak with the COMPASS Proctor IMMEDIATELY* in the following cases: • In the case of someone who feels they need additional accommodations not mentioned in this presentation *You will be referred to the Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office. This office is located at the Main Campus on Houbolt Road.

9. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Student ID Number • You will be asked to type in your last name and Student ID Number. • Your Student ID Number is your 7-digit JJC ID Number • Enter YOUR Student ID Number using the following format: • XXXXXXX • Example: 0028643 Write this helpful tip on your scratch paper!

10. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Student ID Number • What happens if I type this number incorrectly? • If you type your number incorrectly into the COMPASS Test, your COMPASS scores will not be recorded accurately. • This will delay your ability to attend a Group Advising and E-Registration Session and register for classes. • If you are unsure of your Student ID Number (JJC ID Number), please see the COMPASS Proctor.

11. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Resources • You are allowed to use a calculator as long as it is not more advanced than a TI-86. • If you did not bring a calculator today, please see the COMPASS Proctor about borrowing one. • You are allowed scratch paper and a pencil, but EVERYTHING MUST BE RETURNED to the COMPASS Proctor or you will not receive your score report.

12. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Survey Questions • You will be asked a series of questions including the name of the high school you attended, whether you are a veteran, etc. • Your answers to these questions will in no way affect your COMPASS score. • The information collected from these questions is used for internal JJC academic purposes only.

13. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Math Testing • You can pick the level of math testing at which you would like to begin your test. • Your choices are • Pre-algebra • Algebra • College Algebra Write your math level on your scratch paper!

14. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Math Testing • Select Pre-Algebra if you • Have a limited or undetermined exposure to algebra • Have performed poorly in previous algebra courses • Have not used your algebra training in a long time Write your math level on your scratch paper!

15. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Math Testing • Select Algebra if you • Have recently completed a pre-algebra or basic algebra course • Feel your current level of performance suggests a lack of readiness for a college-level algebra course Write your math level on your scratch paper!

16. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Math Testing • Select College Algebra if you • Have recently demonstrated proficiency in intermediate algebra courses Write your math level on your scratch paper!

17. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Math Testing • Your math-level choice will not affect your score, but selecting the level that best matches your ability may result in a shorter test.

18. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Score Report • At the end of this test, as long as you have returned all borrowed items (calculator, all scratch paper, and pencil), you will receive a copy of your COMPASS scores along with a brief explanation about what these scores mean. • All COMPASS Score Report questions should be directed to the Counseling Department

19. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Academic Honor Code • Acts of dishonesty include • Cheating • Plagiarism • Unauthorized collaboration • Falsification or fabrication • Facilitation of academic dishonesty

20. What do I need to know to successfully complete this test? • Academic Honor Code • If you commit an act of dishonesty, • Your COMPASS scores will be invalidated. • The Dean of Students will be notified. • You will have a Code of Conduct hearing in front of the Conduct Board.

21. What COMPASS retesting options are offered? • Retesting • For a fee, retesting is available at multiple locations: • Main Campus – Academic Skills Center • North Campus – Resource Center • Grundy County Campus – Computer Lab

22. What COMPASS retesting options are offered? • Retesting • In order to be eligible to retake all or a portion of the COMPASS test you • Must have taken the COMPASS test only ONE other time. • You are limited to only one retest for each of the three parts: • Math • Reading • Writing

23. What COMPASS retesting options are offered? • Retesting • In order to be eligible to retake all or a portion of the COMPASS test you • Cannot have begun math or English classes • Once you have attempted a JJC math course, you cannot retake the COMPASS math test. • Once you have attempted a JJC reading course, you cannot retake the COMPASS reading test. • Once you have attempted a JJC writing course, you cannot retake the COMPASS writing test. • For more information about retesting, please see a COMPASS Proctor.

24. Acknowledgement • By typing in my name and birth date below, I acknowledge that I understand the directions presented in this presentation and will adhere to the Academic Honor Code. • Name ______________________ • Birth Date __________________ • Press “Enter”

25. Good luck with your COMPASS Testing! See your COMPASS Proctor if you have questions at any time during your test. Remember to take your time and read all directions; many students who score into Developmental Classes did so because they did not follow the directions!