The Academic Success Center (ASC) currently supports those taking placement tests, the GRE, and the CBEST exam. Please visit the information below to learn more about these supports as well as test-taking strategies to support you as you prepare for your course exams.
The Academic Success Center offers placement tests for writing, math, and languages (Spanish, French, and German). Incoming freshmen and transfer students will be placed into math and writing courses based on their transcripts and test scores.
For more information regarding placement test support, including preparation materials, please visit our ASC Testing Services page.
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The Academic Success Center offers synchronous online workshops for the CBEST (Reading, Writing, and Math) according to student demand. You can view all upcoming workshops and register by visiting the Wilson Library calendar.
If you missed any workshop, or would like to refresh on the session contents, please see the recorded workshops.
Additional Resources:
Take a short test to find your strengths and weaknesses, see how you compare to others, and watch fun videos to improve.
A complex resource which helps you to prepare for your CBEST exam. You must register for a free account, but doing so will give you access to practice tests and study guides as well as other resources.
If you would like individualized support with the CBEST, you can make appointments with the ASC. For Math support, please visit our Drop-In Tutoring Schedule for days/times. For Reading & Writing support, please choose Haley on the Writing schedule.
CBEST Math Session 1: Computation and Numerical Relationships
Workshop description: Brush up on Order of Operations, long division, percentages, and number lines to put your best foot forward for the CBEST.
CBEST Math Session 2: Numerical and Graphing Relationships
Workshop description: Dive into solving for a single variable, linear relationships, and fractions to secure your best score for the CBEST.
CBEST Math Session 3: Estimation, Measurement, and Statistical Principles
Workshop description: Work with averages, rounding, probability, and geometric shapes to ensure that you do your best on the CBEST.
CBEST Math Session 4: Statistical Principles and Word Problems
Workshop description: Break apart word problems to gather information about the questions to make sure that you can find the best answers on the CBEST.
Jump into analyzing a piece critically and forming your own opinion about the content and the structure of the text and learn how to evaluate and assess the readings through the tone and textual structure of the section to show your best on the CBEST.
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Tackle reading comprehension, content, research, and reference skills in this workshop to ensure that you have the ability necessary to do your best on the CBEST.
California Educator Credentialing Assessments
Take a short test to find your strengths and weaknesses, see how you compare to others, and watch fun videos to improve.
A complex resource which helps you to prepare for your CSET, CBEST, and/or RICA exam. You must register for a free account, but doing so will give you access to practice tests and study guides as well as other resources.
Description of Subtests I, II, and III
Overview of Subtests I & II, including structure of the tests as well as links to preparation materials.
Overview of Subtests I, II, and III, including structure of the tests as well as links to preparation materials.
An overview of the Subtest I requirement, including structure of the test and links to preparation materials.
Overview of Subtests I & II for the full Science Authorization. Candidates will take Subtest I and then choose from the following content areas for Subtest II: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Spacial Sciences, or Physics.
