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Assessment

Guided Self-Placement

Students are required to log into CLASS-Web to complete the guided self-placement to assist with the development of a student educational plan and determine proper placement into English, mathematics and foreign language courses. 

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE GUIDED SELF-PLACEMENT:

  1. Sign on to CLASS-Web and click on the “Steps to Success” tab
  2. Under “Select Campus Option”, select Las Positas College
  3. Select the Guided Self-Placement of your choice and answer all of the questions.
    • English Guided Self-Placement
    • Math Guided Self-Placement
    • Foreign Language Self-Placement

Note: Once you have completed the guided self-placement, please allow 48 hours for your results to be updated on your Class-Web account. If at any time during the assessment you have questions, please contact the Assessment Center. 

English Guided Self Placement Information

The English Guided Self-Placement will help you determine which transfer-level English class is best for you.

If your cumulative, unweighted GPA from a U.S. high school is 2.5 or above, we recommend English 1A, but if you would like additional lab hours to provide more support and practice, you can also choose English 1AEX.

If your cumulative, unweighted GPA from a U.S. high school is below 2.5, we recommend English 1AEX, but if you feel that your GPA does not capture your improved organizational skills or if you are in a high-unit major, you may choose English 1A.

If you received a G.E.D. or a diploma from a high school outside the U.S., we recommend seeing a counselor.

English 1A/1AEX Comparison Table
English 1A  English 1AEX 
  • Transfer-level English Language & Composition
 
  • Transfer-level English Critical Reading & Composition Expanded.
 
  • Fulfills English Composition requirement for AA,AS, AA-T, AS-T, and transfer 
  • Fulfills English Composition requirement for AA,AS, AA-T, AS-T, and transfer 
  • 3.00 Units ( Lecture and Lab) 
  • 4.00 Units ( Lecture and Lab) 
  • Meets 3.5 hours a week 
  • Meets 5.5 hours a week 
  • Recommended for students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. 
  • Required for students with a GPA below 2.4. 

Mathematics Guided Self Placement Information

High school graduates will self-place into the appropriate mathematics class using three criteria: their cumulative, unweighted grade point average, the highest-level mathematics course completed, and the grade received in that course.

  • After completing the Guided Self Placement for Math, students may be given a requirement or recommendation to take a support course, based on their highest successfully completed math class in high school and their cumulative high school GPA. 
  • Requirements and recommendations are based on whether the student is planning to take a BSTEM (Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), SLAM (Statistics and Liberal Arts Mathematics) or Calculus course.
  • Support course: Students may choose to enroll in Math Jam or Concurrent Support, or both.

Support Requirements and Recommendations for BSTEM. (Math 30, 34 & 39)

  1. A support course will required for students if either of the following is true:
    1. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is below Algebra 2
    2. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is Algebra 2 and their cumulative high school GPA is under 2.6
  2. A support course will be highly recommended for students if either of the following is true:
    1. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is Algebra 2 and their cumulative high school GPA is at least 2.6 and below 3.4
    2. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is PreCalculus and their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0

Support Requirements and Recommendations for SLAM. (Math 27, 33, 40 & 47) 

  1. A support course will required for students if either of the following is true:
    1. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is below Algebra 2 and their cumulative high school GPA is under 2.6
    2. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is Algebra 2 and their cumulative high school GPA is under 2.3
  2. A support course will be highly recommended for students if either of the following is true:
    1. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is below Algebra 2 and their cumulative high school GPA is at least 2.6
    2. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is Algebra 2 and their cumulative high school GPA is at least 2.3 and below 3.0
    3. Their highest successfully completed high school math class is PreCalculus and their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0

Support Recommendations for Calculus. (Math 1)

  1. A support course will be highly recommended for students if their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0

Foreign Language Guided Self Placement Information

Exceptions to Guided Self Placement

Students who plan to enroll concurrently while still in high school including Middle College, non-high school graduates, international students, English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, and students who are unsure of proper English and mathematics placement are encouraged to contact the Las Positas College Assessment Center for assistance.

FALL 2022 OFFICE HOURS:

  • Monday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING
DAYS OR TIMES: 
  • 9/21/2022, Closed (No ESL assessment)

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Miguel Alvarez
Assessment Specialist
Office: (925) 424-1475   
Email: malvarez@laspositascollege.edu  

ASSESSMENT CENTER LOCATION:

Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1642  
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