Guided Self-Placement

Alternative Assessment

Students who are not eligible for Multiple Measures (primary assessment) are invited to participate in the alternative assessment known as Guided Self-Placement. Students are assisted as they select their own English and Math Placement. To better understand all available options, please read the following:

Changes due to AB 705 (state legislation)

• ELAC students are no longer required to complete English 19, 21, and 28. As a result, all students may enroll directly into College Reading and Composition courses (no clearance necessary).
• ELAC students are no longer required to complete Math 105, 110, 115, and 125. As a result, all students may enroll directly into particular Transfer-Level Math courses (no clearance necessary).

*English 19, 21, 28 and Math 105, 110, 115 are no longer offered at ELAC.

Math Guided Self-Placement

This option serves as a guide for self-placement only. It does not replace counseling advisement. The process involves completing a questionnaire where students share their familiarity of different math concepts (Arithmetic to Precalculus). Based on their math background and Math Department guidelines, students will receive one of the following recommendations:

• Math 215, 227, 230, 245
• Math 235, 236, 241
• Math 260
• Math 261 - Calculus I

Students who are unsure which math course to select (due to major) should speak with a counselor. Please contact the Assessment Center to obtain a Math Guided Self-Placement form (if applicable).