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Assessment of your reading, writing, and mathematics skills provides you with information to help you choose classes that fit your ability - classes in which you will be successful, and to satisfy some prerequisites. If you are a first-time-in-any-college student with a goal of Associate Degree, transfer, or basic English/reading/math skills, as reported on your application, you are required to be assessed in both math and English or English-as-a-second-language and to complete orientation and advising before registering for classes.
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PREREQUISITE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
Many courses at Santa Barbara City College have enforced prerequisites, which are noted in the Schedule of Classes. All students are required to meet prerequisite standards prior to registering in any of the following courses: English 60-111, Math 1-150, Psych 150, Phil 111, and English-as-a-Second Language Reading, Writing and Grammar courses for Summer 2008. Proof of prerequisite completion may include assessment by testing, as well as options other than testing. It is important that you read the options below carefully for alternatives to testing. New for Fall 2008 registration: verification of prerequisite completion will be required for any course which lists a prerequisite in the Schedule of Classes.
Skills Advisory Recommendations: In addition to prerequisites, many courses at Santa Barbara City College have recommended minimum math and/or English advisories, which are noted in the Schedule of Classes. Advisories have been established as a means of alerting students to the minimum standards necessary for class success. Enrollment in such courses is recommended only for students who have met the eligibility level prescribed.
ALTERNATIVES TO TESTING (Testing not required)
Please check the alternatives to testing listed below, and bring verification to the Assessment Office (SS-251) for computer-entry prior to registration. (Note: AP, SAT, ACT, UC and CSU exam results also require a high school transcript and a counselor conference. Please take your score report and transcript to Counseling for review).
English: (1) Advanced Placement score of 3, 4, 5; International Bacalaureate English Exam, score of 5 or higher
(2) SAT Writing score of 680 (660 prior to March '05)
(3) ACT Combined English/Writing test score of 30
(4) Proof of AWPE exam passage at UC, or EPT exam passage at CSU
(5) Equivalent English 110 course (Freshman Composition), with a grade of "C" or better (Note: For out-of-state and private colleges, a catalog course description is required.) Prerequisite clearance entered at Assessment or Counseling.
(6) B.A., or B.S. degree
Mathematics: (1) Scores of 3, 4, 5 on the Mathematics-Calculus AB or BC Advanced Placement Exam
(2) Score of 3 or higher on the Statistics Advanced Placement Exam
(3) Equivalent prerequisite math course from another college, with a gade of "C", or better (For 4-year, out-of-state or private colleges, a catalog course description is required.) Prerequisite clearance entered at Assessment or Counseling.
(4) Qualifying raw score report from an MDTP math test taken at another college. Provide score to Assessment.
(5) Student elects to begin at the Math 1, Basic Math level (Students must notify Assessment staff for option number 5).
Psychology 150: A transcript or grade report which shows completion of intermediate algebra at another college with a grade of "C" or better. A catalog course description may be required.
Philosophy 111: A transcript or grade report which shows completion of Freshman Composition at another college with a grade of "C" or better. A catalog course description may be required.
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PREREQUISITE CHALLENGE
A student may petition to challenge a prerequisite based upon (1) knowledge or ability to succeed, (2) prerequisite course has not been made reasonably available, (3) the prerequisite is not valid, (4) prerequisite is discriminatory, and (5) prerequisite was not established in accordance with the District's process for establishing prerequisites. The Prerequisite Challenge form and more detailed information is available from the Assessment Office, SS-251, (805) 730-4149. This petition must be filed at least 5 days prior to the semester start date. Student documentation is required.
Students seeking to defer or refuse assessment should contact the Counseling Office, SS-120, (805) 730-4085, for procedures. Note: Enrollment in the math and/or English classes listed above without Assessment is not permitted.
For additional information about English and Math Prerequisites, click on "Prerequisite Help" at this site or call (805) 730-4149.
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you need extended time or another accommodation for disability, contact the Disability Specialists, Room SS-160 (805) 730-4164 prior to testing. Special Note: you may only take the assessment once per semester.
PREPARING FOR ASSESSMENT
Apply to Santa Barbara City College first, then complete the following:
- Make an appointment for paper/pencil testing online by completing the Appointment Request Form at this site. No appointment is necessary for walk-in computer testing (see hours on the Testing Schedule for Summer/Fall 2008).
If you need extended time or another accommodation for disability, contact the Disability Specialists, Room
SS-160 (805) 730-4164 prior to testing. Special Note: You may only take the assessment once per testing period.
- Review the English Sample Test and Math Sample Test materials. More extensive math study packets, which include examples of how to work the problems are available for purchase in the Campus Bookstore for about $2 (805) 730-4047.
- Allow 2 hours for the English test, and 2 hours for the math test.
Bring to Assessment: Photo I.D., #2 pencil, pen, REAP preparation form and your confirmation E- ticket, if testing paper and pencil. Know your SBCC I.D. number. Calculators may not be used at assessment testing.
Download a copy of the REAP Test Preparation Form, complete it and bring it to Assessment Testing.
ENGLISH ASSESSMENT
The English test is divided into three parts: a comprehensive reading exam, where you will answer multiple-choice questions; an objective writing exam, which is a multiple-choice grammar and sentence structure exam; and a written essay. A topic will be provided for the essay at the test. Plan your essay before you begin to write. Your essay should be well-organized, include specific examples, and be readable. Review the English sample test.
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MATH ASSESSMENT
You will choose from among four math tests, each designed for placement into different levels of math. Work the problems on the math sample tests by clicking on Test #1, #2, #3 or #4, below. These practice questions, your math background and the math course you wish to enroll in all help in determining which of the four tests you will take. Make your decision regarding which test to take (#1, 2, 3, or 4) prior to testing, so that you may review. Note: If the questions on Test #1 are too difficult, you may elect to begin at the Math 1 level without testing - you must notify Counseling or Assessment if this is your choice.
Please read the information below for assistance in determining which math test is appropriate for you:
Test #1 --This test will assess your arithmetic and pre-algebra skills for placement into Math 1 (Basic Math), Math 4 (Pre-Algebra), or Math 100 (Elementary Algebra, first-year high school algebra).
Test #2 --This test will assess your elementary algebra skills for placement into Math 107 and/or Math 111 (Intermediate Algebra, second-year high school algebra). You should have completed at least one year of high school algebra to take this test.
Test #3 --This test will assess your intermediate algebra skills for placement into Math 117 (Elementary Statistics), Psych 150 (Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences), Math 120 (College Algebra), Math 130 (Calculus for Life Science, Social Science and Business), or Math 137 (Precalculus I, College Algebra & Functions). You should have completed one or two years of high school algebra plus one year of geometry to take this test.
Test #4 --This test will assess your precalculus skills for placement into Math 138 (Precalculus II, College Algebra & Trigonometry), or Math 150 (Calculus). You should have completed two years of high school algebra, one year of geometry and trigonometry, or 4 years of high school math including trigonometry, analytical geometry, or advanced topics to take this test.
It is important to review before you take your test, so that you will place in the highest math course possible. Be sure to dowload a copy of the REAP Test Preparation Form at this site, complete it, and bring it to testing. Extensive study packets for each of the 4 tests are available for purchase at the College Bookstore (805) 730-4047.
Note: Calculators may not be used at assessment, therefore, it is best to complete your study without the aid of a calculator.
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