The Exam
This exam contains 50 questions. The exam will assess a student's background in Grammar and Composition skills.
Preparing to Take the Exam
You should set aside at least one hour to complete the exam. If you cannot complete the exam in one sitting, plan on finishing the exam in no more than two sessions. You should take a short amount of time prior to beginning the exam to set up your work area. You should set up an area with little to no distractions. Avoid high traffic areas of your home. And, be sure everyone in your surrounding area knows how important it is for you to be taking this exam. Be sure you have access to paper and pencils so you don't have to search for these items when needed.
Taking the Exam
All questions should be attempted. Be sure to use the space provided to solve problems. The back of the exam sheet can also be used if needed. Write the answer in the proper location so when the exam is being graded, the answers are easy to find. Write clearly and accurately. Be sure to answer the questions completely and avoid answers containing more than one possibility. You should feel confident enough about your answer to clearly state it. If you absolutely get stuck on a question, leave the question blank.
You should do your own work. No outside resources or friends or family members should assist you while taking the exam. Remember, the goal is to help you place yourself into the correct Keystone course. Your results are yours to keep and are not shared with Keystone in any way unless you choose to do so. If you do not do your own work, your results may not accurately reflect your placement level and you may enroll in a course that you are not ready for.
Grading the Exam
A parent, guardian, teacher, tutor or other educational professional may grade the exam using the following key:
All answers should be marked as "Correct" or "Incorrect." One ("1") point should be deducted for each incorrect answer. At the bottom of each page, record the total points awarded for that page.
When the exam grading is complete, add the scores from each page and write the total score in the top margin of the exam.
Using the Results of the Exam
Using the Results Table (PDF), first locate the exam by name. The exam you just completed was the Language Arts Level 1 Placement Exam. Next, locate the score that was achieved on the exam. Corresponding to this score, you will find a recommended action plan. The results may indicate the need to complete another Placement Exam. If so, please return to the Placement Exam page and complete the exam as noted. Once all appropriate exams have been completed, course selections can be made. Be sure to refer to the Results Table for additional suggestions for choosing courses.
After choosing your courses, return to the Enroll Now page and continue with Step 2.
