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FLORIDA COLLEGE ENTRY-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST (FCELPT)2008-09 GUIDELINESThe Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test (FCELPT) is more commonly known as the ACCUPLACER(CPT). The CPT assesses basic mathematics and communications competencies that are essential toperform college-level work.ADMINISTRATION OF THE CPT TO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSMiami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and MDC have an agreement for the administration of the CPTto public high school students, in accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315 and Section1008.30, Florida Statutes. The ACCUPLACER (CPT) is offered as an optional test to eligible high schoolstudents in the 11th grade. Because of the primary purpose of the CPT, post-secondary institutions remain incontrol of this test and are accountable for its integrity and security.The CPT places incoming students into appropriate college-level courses. When high school students havethe opportunity to take the CPT while still in high school, they can be given additional counseling andadvisement for their future plans during high school. CPT scores may be used to establish eligibility for theFlorida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award and the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.MDC administers and scores the CPT at no cost to the student. M-DCPS schools must notify students of theopportunity to take the CPT and coordinate registration procedures with MDC. It is recommended thatstudents be tested as late as possible during their junior year, preferably late fall or early spring, in order toprovide ample time for skill acquisition and still coordinate with registration and course scheduling constraintsfor the coming school year.WHAT IS NEW IN 2008-2009?Senate Bill 1908 stipulates that testing is an option for 11th grade students who indicate aninterest in post-secondary education and received an FCAT Reading level score of 2-3 and/or aMathematics level score of 3-4. It is not mandatory. The process to determine student interestin post-secondary education may include a student statement of goals, identified goals in thestudent's educational plan, or simply be implied by the student's appearance at the testing site atthe time of administration. MDC will continue to participate in the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)/CPTPilot Project which has been extended through the 2009 spring term. The project allows eligiblefirst-time-in-college regular admitted or dual enrollment MDC students – to be exempt from takingthe CPT if they earn an FCAT scale score within the ranges listed below:oReading 355-500 (equivalent of Level 4 or 5) for exemption from college preparatoryreading and placement in ENC 1101oMath 375-500 (equivalent of Level 5) for placement in MAC 1105, MGF 1106, or MGF1107.For additional FCAT information, visit http://www.mdc.edu/testing information/,then under Attention Students! Click on the link after “MDC may now use FCAT scores to exempt studentsfrom placement testing. Click HERE for details.”Page 1 of 3Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
CPT Pre-12th Grade Testing AgreementELIGIBLE STUDENTSStudents in the 11th grade will be given the option to take the CPT.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CPTContent:Format:Type:Purpose:Grades:Dates and Times:Registration:Fee:Test Site:Transportation:Score Reports:CPT in BriefThe CPT measures skills in reading, sentence skills, and mathematics.The CPT is a multiple-choice, computer-administered test. A paper-pencil versionis also available upon request.The CPT is an un-timed test. Students typically take 1 1/2 to 2 hours to completeall three subtests.The CPT provides information to assist in student counseling and career planning.Eligible grade 11 students are invited to take the CPT.The testing period is from January 12, 2009 through May 8, 2009. Testing isavailable to individual students on a walk-in basis, or to groups by appointment.Interested students, who are not testing on a walk-in basis, must register at theirhigh school for group administrations. All group testing arrangements must bemade by appointment, at least 10 business days before their projected test date.No fee; no cost to studentsStudents may take the CPT at any MDC campus testing center.Transportation to the testing center is not provided by the College.Students will receive two copies of their score reports. One copy is designated forthe student and the other for the high school.SCHOOL CPT COORDINATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIESSenior high schools and selected alternative education centers should appoint a CPT coordinator who will beresponsible for managing school-level CPT testing activities. The name of each school’s CPT coordinatorshould be submitted to the appropriate MDC Testing Director by Friday, October 31 2008.The school’s CPT coordinator's primary responsibilities in managing the CPT administration are listed belowand described in more detail in the following documents:¾2008-2009 Florida College-Entry Level Placement Test (FCLEPT) Summary of Tasks (Attachment B)¾ACCUPLACER (CPT) Student Registration and Admissions Procedures (Attachment E)The school CPT coordinator's primary responsibilities in managing the CPT administration are listed below: Call their MDC campus representative to coordinate scheduling of appointments for group testadministrations at least 10 business days before their projected test date; Provide information about the test to teachers, counselors, students, and parents; Inform students about proper identification requirements; Prepare admission tickets for students planning to test on a walk-in basis; Ensure that the test sub-section(s) of the CPT that the student needs to take are on each admission ticket; Register interested students, and forward registration information to MDC; Maintain a roster of students who have registered to take the CPT; Schedule/confirm group appointments for test administrations; and Assist students, parents, and teachers with the interpretation of results.Page 2 of 3Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
TEST ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULEThe testing period is from Monday, January 12, 2009 through Friday, May 8, 2009. School CPT coordinatorsshould make arrangements to schedule appointments for group testing. The school CPT coordinator canfacilitate the process by identifying possible test dates and verifying available test slots for those dates.Group test administrations will be scheduled by appointment only. Transportation to the testing center is notprovided by the College.ANNOUNCING THE TEST DATES AND PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEST TO PARENTSAND STUDENTSEach school is responsible for ensuring that students are informed about the CPT. For this purpose, thefollowing documents are attached and may be duplicated as needed:¾The Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test Information for High School Students (Attachment C)¾Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test – FCELPT Information for Miami-Dade County PublicSchools (Attachment D)Information about the CPT testing program must be available to students before the test registration deadline.CPT STUDENT REGISTRATION AND TEST ADMISSION PROCEDURESStudents must register at their high school at least 10 business days before their group appointment date.Procedures for student registration, maintaining student rosters, and providing admission tickets for studentsto the MDC test site are the responsibilities of the school CPT coordinator. Campus maps (provided inAttachment F), and student rosters, admission tickets, and registration forms (provided in Attachment G) areattached for use by the CPT coordinator.MDC CAMPUSES AND TESTING CONTACTSThe participating MDC campus locations are: Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, Medical Center,North, West, and Wolfson. Senior high schools and selected alternative education centers have been pairedwith their closest MDC campus for testing (see Attachment A, Miami Dade College Assigned TestingCenters). Students may test at the campus of their choice.MIAMI DADE COLLEGE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINEInformation about MDC can be accessed online at http://www.mdc.edu, the MDC Home Page. Testing andTest Preparation information can be accessed via http://www.mdc.edu/testing information/.REPORTING RESULTSMDC will provide students with individual test score reports after each testing administration. Students willreceive two copies of their score reports. One copy is designated for the student and the other for the highschool. The school CPT coordinator will distribute the score reports to counselors and will assist counselors,students, and parents with its interpretation.Page 3 of 3Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Attachment AMiami Dade College Assigned Testing CentersMiami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing CenterAlpha Charter Academy High School of Hialeah(scheduled to open 2009-2010)Hialeah Campus1780 West 49th StreetHialeah, FL 330127011 - American SeniorTesting Coordinator:Ms. Dora Mejia-MontoyaE-mail: dora.mejia-montoya@mdc.edu7262 - City of Hialeah Educational Academy(grade 9 scheduled to open 2008-2009)Recruitment Coordinator:Mr. Xavier NuñezE-mail: Xavier.nunez@mdc.edu305-237-87867191 - Hialeah Gardens Senior High School (scheduledto open 2008-2009)7160 - Mater Academy Charter High SchoolTo schedule an appointment for a group testadministration contact:7018 - Mater Academy Lakes High SchoolTesting OfficePhone: 305-237-8791Fax:305-237-88467014 - Mater Performing Arts and EntertainmentAcademyTest Center: Room 12247251 - Miami Central Senior High SchoolNote: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th Grade7049 - Westland Hialeah Senior High SchoolTesting Agreement participants.A-1Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Miami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing Center8201 - Corporate Academy SouthHomestead Campus500 College TerraceHomestead, FL 330308131 - Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South7151 - Homestead SeniorTesting Director:Mr. Ivo RokovichE-mail: ivo.rokovich@mdc.edu7036 - Lawrence Academy Senior High Charter School7731 - Miami SouthridgeRecruitment Director:Ms. Najmad AhmadE-mail: najmad.ahmad@mdc.edu305-237-51977371 - Robert Morgan Education Center7091 - School for Advanced Studies-HomesteadTo schedule an appointment for a group testadministration contact:7030 - School for Integrated Academics andTechnologies SouthTesting OfficePhone: 305-237-5105Fax:305-237-52137701 -South Dade Senior S/S “CCC1”Test Center: Room A-1147038 - Somerset Academy High School (South Campus)(scheduled to open 2008-2009)7042 - Somerset Academy Charter High SchoolNote: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th GradeTesting Agreement participants.A-2Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Miami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing Center7022 - Academy of Arts & MindsInterAmerican Campus627 S.W. 27 AvenueMiami, FL 33135Alpha Charter Academy High School of Little Havana(scheduled to open 2009-2010)Testing Director:Ms. Sofia VillalobosE-mail: sofia.villalobos@mdc.edu7791 - Booker T. Washington Senior7020 - Doral Academy High SchoolRecruitment Director:Mr. Carlos RossieE-mail: carlos.rossie@mdc.edu305-237-63667009 - Doral Performing Arts and EntertainmentAcademy7007 - International Studies Charter High SchoolTo schedule an appointment for a group testadministration contact:7015 - Life Skills Center Miami-Dade CountyTesting OfficePhone: 305-237-6041Fax:305-237-62077037 -Mater Academy East Charter High SchoolMater Academy High School of International Studies7024 (scheduled to open 2009-2010)Testing Center: Room 1110Note: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th Grade TestingAgreement participants.7271 - Miami Coral Park Senior7461 - Miami Senior7053 - Pinecrest Preparatory Academy CharterHigh* School (scheduled to open 2008-2009)7241 - Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School*5042 - Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy(scheduled to open 2008-2009)7055 - Young Women’s Preparatory Academy(assignment changed from North Campus)*Indicates shared school with West Campus Test CenterA-3Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Miami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing Center7265 - Archimedean Upper ConservatoryKendall Campus11011 S.W. 104 StreetMiami, FL 33176(grade 9 scheduled to open 2008-2009)7101 - Coral Reef SeniorTesting Director:Mr. Juan Carlos MezaE-mail: juan.meza@mdc.edu7781 - Felix Varela Senior7051 - G. Holmes Braddock SeniorRecruitment Director:Ms. Diana GiorgiE-mail: diana.giorgi@mdc.edu305-237-07427121 - John A. Ferguson Senior7361 - Miami Killian Senior7631 - Miami – MacArthur SouthTo schedule an appointment for a group testadministration contact:7431 - Miami Palmetto Senior7531 - Miami Sunset SeniorTesting OfficePhone: 305-237-2748Fax:305-237-06797091 - School for Advanced Studies-South7721 - South Miami SeniorTest Center: Room 52137741 - Southwest Miami SeniorNote: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th Grade TestingAgreement participants.A-4Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Miami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing CenterMedical Center Campus950 NW 20 StreetMiami, FL 33127At this time, no specific high school isassigned to this test center. It should benoted that students who wish to test at thissite may do so.Testing Director:Ms. Susan ManaskieE-mail: susan.manaskie@mdc.eduThe Medical Center Campus servesstudents who enroll in HealthcarePrograms.Recruitment Director:Ms. Erica RedmanE-mail: erica.redman@mdc.edu305-237-4179To schedule an appointment for a group testadministration contact:Testing OfficePhone: 305-237-4275Fax:305-237-4347Test Center: 1303Note: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th Grade TestingAgreement participants.A-5Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Miami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing Center7751 - Barbara Goleman SeniorNorth Campus11380 N.W. 27 AvenueMiami, FL 33167Bridge Academy North8121 - COPE Center NorthTesting Director:Ms. Cecilia PucciniE-mail: cecilia.puccini@mdc.edu6040 - Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores7141 - Dr. Michael M. Krop SeniorRecruitment Specialist:Ms. Maria MartinezE-mail: maria.martinez10@mdc.edu305-237-84197111 - Hialeah Senior7131 - Hialeah-Miami Lakes SeniorTo schedule an appointment for a group testadministration contact:7019 -Life Skills Center – Liberty City7017 - Life Skills Center, Opa-LockaTesting OfficePhone: 305-237-1015Fax:305-237-18897231 - Miami Carol City Senior8901 - Miami Lakes Educational CenterTest Center: Room 11607254 - Miami-MacArthur North7381 - Miami Norland SeniorNote: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th Grade Testing7541 - North Miami Beach SeniorAgreement participants.7591 - North Miami Senior7061 - School for Advanced Studies-North7030 - School for Integrated Academics andTechnologies North5042 - Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy(scheduled to open 2008-2009) Special EducationOnly7601 - William H. Turner Technical Arts HighA-6Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Miami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing CenterThe Test Centers below are shared with other MDCcampuses. It should be noted that studentsattending high schools in the Doral area may test atthis site.West Campus3800 NW 115th Ave.Doral, Fl. 33178Testing and Recruitment Coordinator:West Campus ContactMs. Sahyli GaleraE-mail: Sahyli.galera@mdc.edu305-237-8912The West Campus serves the Doral area.7053 - Pinecrest Preparatory Academy CharterHigh* School(scheduled to open 2008-2009)To schedule an appointment for a group testadministration contact:Testing Office: West CampusPhone: 305-237-8947Fax: 305-237-89347241 - Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior HighSchool*Testing Center: 1260-1Note: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th Grade TestingAgreement participants.*Indicates shared school with InterAmericanTest CenterA-7Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Miami Dade CollegeCampus and Contact InformationSenior High SchoolsAssigned To This Testing Center7071 - Coral Gables SeniorWolfson Campus300 N.E. 2 AvenueMiami, FL 331328161 - Corporate Academy-North7081 - Design and Architect SeniorTesting Director:Mr. Adam PorroE-mail: adam.porro@mdc.edu7161 - Maritime and Science Technology HighSchoolRecruitment Director:Ms. Esperanza VeraE-mail: esperanza.vera@mdc.edu305-237-34877201 - Miami Beach Senior7301 - Miami Edison Senior7341 - Miami Jackson SeniorTo schedule an appointment contact:7411 - Miami Northwestern SeniorTesting OfficePhone: 305-237-3011Fax:305-237-76227511 - Miami Springs Senior7901 - New World School of the ArtsTest Center: Room 3104Outreach CentersNote: Students testing on a walk-in basis mustidentify themselves as CPT Pre-12th Grade TestingAgreement participants.7041- School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson8171 - School for Applied TechnologyYoung Men’s Preparatory Academy(Buena Vista Campus) (scheduled to open 20082009)A-8Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Attachment B2008-2009 Florida College EntryLevel Placement Test (FCELPT)Summary of School LPT),morecommonly known as the College Board'sACCUPLACER (CPT), is typically a testused to place incoming community collegestudents into the appropriate college-levelcourses. This opportunity is available toeligible 11th grade students.Miami Dade College (MDC) will offer theCPT from January 12, 2009 through May8, 2009 to all eligible M-DCPS students.The test measures basic mathematics andcommunication competencies which areessential to perform college-level work andprovides the opportunity for students toobtain counseling about future college andcareer plans.This document is intended to provideinformation about the role of theparticipating parties.Program Overview:At the beginning of the school year, thedistrict will provide senior high schoolsand selected alternative centers the nameof their MDC campus, Testing Director,and the testing period for the 2008-2009administration. The district will act as aliaison between MDC and the schools tofacilitate and ensure a smoothadministration. Schools will be paired witha local MDC campus that will serve astheir CPT testing site.Each MDC campus has a Testing Directorwho is responsible for the coordination,implementation, and administration of theCPT. MDC will be responsible for thecoordination, administration, and reportingthe results of the CPT to participatingstudents and schools. The school'sresponsibilities will be to inform studentsabout the option of taking the CPT and tocoordinate the school-level activitiesrelated to the CPT.The School's Responsibilities in theAssessment:TASK #1: AppointCoordinator.aschoolCPTSchool sites should appoint a schooldesignee who will be responsible forcoordinating the testing activities at theschool. The name of the school contactshould be submitted to the appropriateMDC Testing Director by October 31,2008.TASK #2: Inform TeachersCounselors about the CPT.andThe school's administration is responsiblefor ensuring that teachers and counselorsare aware of the nature of the CPT,student eligibility, the test ng MDC campus.Additionally, MDC will provide the schoolswith information about testing dates,times, and test-related materials such as astudent information brochure, a CPTregistration form, and an admission ticket.B-1Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
TheSchoolTestCoordinator'sResponsibilities in the Assessment:TASK #1: Coordinate scheduling ofappointmentsforgrouptestadministration(s).TASK #2: Inform eligible students aboutthe option to take the CPT.The school CPT coordinator will: Inform eligible students about theCPT administration. Duplicate the student informationbrochure provided by MDC anddistribute it to interested students.TASK #3: Coordinate the CPT StudentRegistration Process.The school CPT coordinator will: Register the interested students bythe specified deadline. Contact the MDC Testing Directorto schedule students for testing. Contact the MDC Testing Directorto arrange for students who requirespecial testing modifications. Keep a list of students whoregistered to take the CPT;including selected testing datesand times. An "ACCUPLACER(CPT) Student Roster" will beprovided for this purpose.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FORMAGNET SCHOOLS ANDALTERNATIVE CENTERSTASK #5: Submit Completed RegistrationForms,and"ACCUPLACER(CPT)Student Roster" to MDC.Although magnet schools and alternativecenters have been matched with a MDCcampus testing site, provisions have beenmade to accommodate their students on aone by one basis. This will permitcommuting students who prefer to takethe CPT at a campus closest to theirhome. For further information, pleasecontact your MDC Testing Director.The school CPT coordinator will: Submit a student count to theMDC representative as soon aspossible. Forwardacopyofthe"ACCUPLACER (CPT) StudentRoster," and the completedstudent registration forms, 10 daysprior to the school's first scheduledtest date.TASK #4: Duplicate and Distribute toStudents the Admission Ticket.TASK #6: Receive Student Reports andAssist Students with Score Interpretations.Duplicate the admission ticket so that oneside is the student information and thesecond side is a campus map showing thetesting room location.The school CPT coordinator will: Duplicate the admission ticket. Once the student has registered,verify that the registration form hasbeen correctly completed. Complete the admission ticket byfilling in the name of the studentand the testing session. Be certainthat each registered studentreceives an admission ticket. Inform the students that they mustpresent the admission ticket to theMDC test administrator on the dayof the test.MDC will provide students with individualtest score reports at the end of the testingsession. Copies of the individual testresults will be sent to the students' highschools.The school CPT coordinator will: Distribute the score reports tocounselors and assist counselors,students, and parents with theinterpretation of the test results.B-2Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Attachment CMiami Dade College and Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsThe Florida College Entry-Level Placement TestInformation for High School StudentsWhat would you like to do when you graduate from high school? Are you planning to attend college? If you are, itis important for you to start thinking about it now so that you can be ready for that important step.All of the Community Colleges in Florida are required to give a test to students who are entering college for thefirst time to find out if they are ready to take college-level classes. To prepare for college, it is very important thatyou take the right courses in high school. Miami Dade College gives a test called The Florida College Entry-LevelPlacement Test (FCELPT), more commonly called the ACCUPLACER (CPT), which will assist you in your plansfor college preparation.What is the Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test?This is a test that measures your skills in three areas: reading comprehension, sentence skills, and mathematics.You must go to one of Miami Dade College's testing centers to take the CPT.Test instructions and practice questions appear on the computer screen. You will use the keyboard or a mouse toselect your answers. You must answer every question in the order in which it appears because you cannot skip aquestion or return later to change an answer. So, if you are not sure of an answer, you must take your bestguess. You are not permitted to use dictionaries, books, notes, or electronic devices. Scratch paper will beprovided by the test administrator for student use during the mathematics sections of the test.This test is treated just like any other important test — you must do your own work. Any improper behavior in theroom will be cause for dismissal.Do I have to pay a fee for this test?No, there is no cost to the student.What kinds of questions are included in the test?All questions are multiple choice. The Reading Comprehension part measures how well you understand what youread. The Sentence Skills part measures your understanding of how sentences are put together and what makesa sentence complete. The Algebra part measures your knowledge of algebra including operations with realnumbers, algebraic expressions, and the solution of equations. The results of the Algebra test determine if youshould take the Arithmetic test or the College-Level Mathematics test.Why do I need to take this test? Do I need it to graduate?This test is not needed to graduate. It is given to you now in order to help you discover the areas that you need tostudy while in high school in order to give you the opportunity to choose the courses that will prepare you to dowell in college. If you take the appropriate courses, by the time you graduate from high school you should beready to take college-level courses and should not have to spend time in remedial courses.How long is the test?The ACCUPLACER (CPT) is not a timed test. Students usually take about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to finish it.Do I have to prepare for the test?Since the purpose of the test is to measure your current skill level, there is no need to study. However, you maywish to review the skills that you have learned. Some students like to “brush up” on mathematics skills or rules ofgrammar. Sample questions similar to the ones found in the CPT are provided at the end of this informationpacket. Testing and Test Preparation information can be accessed via http://www.mdc.edu/testinginformation/.Remember, the CPT is only useful if you take it seriously and do your best work. Some of the things that will helpyou do your best are: get a good night's sleep; eat breakfast or lunch before the test; relax; and do not allowpeople to distract you. Talk to your guidance counselor for other test-taking tips.C-1Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
What do I need to do to take the test?You will need to: Submit a registration form to the CPT coordinator in your school.Select a testing date and time from the list provided by your school's CPT coordinator.Get an admission ticket from the CPT coordinator.Go to the assigned Miami Dade College testing location on the day of your test. You will have to provideyour own transportation. Be on time.Know your social security number.Present your admission ticket at the Miami Dade College testing center on the day of the test, togetherwith valid photo identification such as a Florida driver's license, State of Florida Identification card,unexpired passport, recent alien residency card, military ID, high school ID, or identification letter onschool letterhead with a recent photo.How will I know about my results?MDC will provide you with two copies of your score report at the end of the testing session. One copy is for youand the other is for the school CPT coordinator who will distribute the score reports to counselors and will assistcounselors, students, and parents with its interpretation. The results will help you and your counselor plan yourhigh school schedule so you can take the courses that will prepare you for college. These test results will notaffect the grades in any of your high school courses.Can I take this test again?This test is not a pass or fail test. It is used to let you and your school know in what areas you need to work on inhigh school – reading, writing, or mathematics. If needed, you will be able to take it again when you graduate andare ready to enroll in a State community college or university.Why is this test important?Miami Dade College offers scholarships to high school students who have outstanding academic performance.One of the requirements to qualify (in addition to being in the top 20% of the graduating class) is to pass two ofthe three sections of the CPT, or present appropriate scores on the SAT or ACT.The CPT is an important test because it helps to determine if you can get a scholarship at Miami Dade College.Scores from the CPT are also used to determine eligibility to earn the Gold Seal Scholars Award through theBright Futures Scholarship Program.What else do I need to know about the test?Taking it now offers you the opportunity to improve your college and career readiness and reduce your chance ofneeding post-secondary remediation in reading, writing, and mathematics after graduation.Where can I get more information?Additional information about the testing program offered at Miami Dade College, the Student Guide to theACCUPLACER (CPT) and other CPT resources can be accessed online viahttp://www.mdc.edu/testing information/.C-2Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis2008-2009
Attachment DFlorida College Entry-Level Placement Test — FCELPTInformation for Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsTEST INFORMATIONMiami Dade College administers the ACCUPLACER (CPT) battery of the FCELPT for basic skillsassessment on all of its campuses. The CPT is untimed, but takes approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours. Thestudent must bring an admission ticket, together with valid photo identification such as a Florida driver'slicense, State of Florida Identification card, unexpired passport, recent alien residency card, military ID, orhigh school ID, or identification letter on school letterhead with a recent photo.TEST ADMINISTRATIONAll students must take the reading, sentence skills, and algebra sections. Algebra test scores will beused to determine
Miami Dade College Campus and Contact Information Senior High Schools Assigned To This Testing Center Homestead Campus 500 College Terrace Homestead, FL 33030 Testing Director: Mr. Ivo Rokovich E-mail: ivo.rokovich@mdc.edu Recruitment Director: Ms. Najmad Ahmad E-mail: najmad.ahmad@mdc.edu 305-237-5197
