Test options

Math assessment tests begin with a common assessment level, branching to different tests depending on how the student scores on the initial test. Students start with the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) test of 20 questions, about the same level as the Classic Elementary Algebra test. They will go to the Arithmetic test of 20 questions if they score low on QAS; or they will go to the Advanced Algebra and Functions test (AAF)similar to the Classic College-Level-Math (CLM) test, if they score high on the QAS test. This AAF test has a total of 20 questions and will place students into College Algebra if they meet the cut score.

The NG Reading test comes first. It has 20 questions and can place students into a level that is sufficient for any reading-involved college courses if they meet the cut score. The Writing test has 25 questions and can place students into college level English writing or composition courses if they meet the cut score.

Students who need schedule flexibility also have the option to complete their ACCUPLACER tests through Meazure Learning, which is a secure online proctoring service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. To find more information for Meazure Learning-based testing, access the Meazure-Learning student portal. For additional questions you can contact the Meazure Learning support line at 1.855.772.8678.

There is a fee for Meazure Learning-based Accuplacer testing (students must make payment directly to Meazure Learning)

A student can request a voucher to take the required tests at a different Minnesota State institution.

After students determine where they would like to take their test, they need to provide the following information to testing@metrostate.edu to request a voucher.

• Your choice of institution where you intend to take the tests, including State and institution Name
• Your Metro State University student (8 digits) ID number
• Your first and last name, exactly the same as they are in the Student Records System
• Your date of birth
• Your home address
• Your email address (Note: if you use your university email address, it must be in the following format firstname.lastname@my.metrostate.edu.)
• Your phone number(s)
• Your ethnicity or ""I choose not to answer""
• Your gender or ""I choose not to answer""
• What test(s) you need to take

As soon as a voucher is successfully created, students will receive a voucher notice directly from Accuplacer with all information they need.