placement test
noun
a test to determine a student's level of ability in one or more subjects in order to place the student with others of the same approximate ability.
placement tests
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pluralof placement test.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Many are trying to identify gaps sooner, adopting placement tests that delve deeper into math skills.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
Everything was unfamiliar, from the placement tests she took at the start to the creamed carrots she prepared in cooking class.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 17, 2023
Campaign for College Opportunity is currently advocating for legislation to require that colleges recognize high school coursework and not rely on potentially inaccurate placement tests.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2023
But Floyd had not done well on placement tests, which meant he had to take developmental courses in reading, writing and math.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2020
Deborah took her placement tests for school and registered for the classes she’d need to get herself up to tenth-grade level and qualify for the community college classes she wanted to take.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
