Mathematics Division
INTERPRETATION OF STUDENT PLACEMENT TEST SCORES
For initial mathematics placement students have the choice of two tests, both developed by ACT. The ASSET is a paper and pencil test while COMPASS is a computer-generated interactive test. Below you will see the two charts indicating recommended placement for the various sub-tests. The ASSET cut-scores are the result of several years of accumulated data on entering HFCC students. The COMPASS scores have been supplied by ACT as recommended cut-scores until adequate local data is available. ASSET scores are scaled scores that range from 23 to 55. COMPASS scores are estimated percentages of correct responses if the entire sub-test were administered. (Students take only a subset of the entire set of items when using COMPASS.)
ASSET MATHEMATICS TESTS
| Code | Test | Score | Recommended Placement |
| ATNS | Numerical Skills |
< 34: 35 - 39: > 40: |
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| ATEA | Elementary Algebra |
< 33: 34 - 45: > 46: |
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| ATIA | Intermediate Algebra |
< 36: 37 - 45: > 46: |
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| ATCA | College Algebra |
< 36: 37 - 44: > 45: |
Retest on ATIA |
COMPASS MATHEMATICS TESTS
| Code | Test | Score | Recommended Placement |
| CTPA | Pre-Algebra | < 22 23 - 38: > 39: |
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| CTAL | Algebra | < 45: 46 - 65: > 66: |
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| CTCA | College Algebra |
< 50: > 51: |
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| CTRR | Trigonometry | < 50: > 51: |