Testing for Course Placement
COMPASS
Placement Testing
- What is COMPASS?
- When is COMPASS required?
- What do I need to know before I test?
- What about testing policies?
Test Review Materials
Students are welcome to use the following resources prior to testing, or in preparation for a retest:
- Sample COMPASS Test Questions from the test manufacturer (Note: the e-write sample questions do not apply to Harper)
- Information about COMPASS and Unofficial COMPASS practice test.
- Chart Your Success on the Compass Test study guide. (Available at the Harper library.)
Resources for Math and Grammar Review
Math Review
- MyMathTest PDF (Includes a password and instructions on how to use this online math review. Site contains practice questions and provides support in reviewing various math concepts that are assessed on the COMPASS Math Test.)
- brazosport.edu
- math.com
- coolmath.com
- aaamath.com
- purplemath.com
- khanacademy.org
- Cliff's Quick Review of Algebra 1: Learn and Review Quick Charts in plane geometry, elementary algebra, college algebra. (Available in the Testing Center.)
Grammar Review
- chompchomp.com
- majortests.com (Similar types of questions will appear on the COMPASS Writing Test.)
