Q Placement Test User Guide

Instructions
The Q Placement Tests are designed to place students into the appropriate strand and level of
Q: Skills for Success.

The Reading and Writing Placement Test measures reading comprehension, other reading
skills, vocabulary knowledge, vocabulary skills, grammar, and knowledge of writing skills.
The Reading and Writing Placement Test consists of 50 items.

The Listening and Speaking Placement Test measures listening comprehension, other listening
skills, vocabulary knowledge, vocabulary skills, grammar, pronunciation, and knowledge of
speaking skills. The Listening and Speaking Placement Test consists of 50 items.

There are a variety of item types: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion,
paragraph completion, error identification and correction, sentence rewrite, sentence
construction, matching, true/false, and sequencing.

When you meet with a learner for the first time, try to create a comfortable, non-threatening
environment. Talk to the learner for a few minutes to put him or her at ease. Find out the learner’s
name, native language(s), country of origin, occupation, and contact information. When the
learner feels more relaxed, ask him or her to complete any required forms and then administer the
appropriate Placement Test. Tell the learner that the Placement Test(s) will help you determine
the best level for him or her. If necessary, demonstrate where to write the letter of the correct
answer. Once testing is complete, score the Placement Test(s) using the answer key provided. We
recommend placement as shown in these charts:

Reading and Writing

Result Level
0-5 items correct Reading and Writing Skills for Success Q Intro
6-15 items correct Reading and Writing Skills for Success Q Level 1
16-25 items correct Reading and Writing Skills for Success Q Level 2
26-35 items correct Reading and Writing Skills for Success Q Level 3
36-45 items correct Reading and Writing Skills for Success Q Level 4
46-50 items correct Reading and Writing Skills for Success Q Level 5

Listening and Speaking

Result Level
0-5 items correct Listening and Speaking Skills for Success Q Intro
6-15 items correct Listening and Speaking Skills for Success Q Level 1
16-25 items correct Listening and Speaking Skills for Success Q Level 2
26-35 items correct Listening and Speaking Skills for Success Q Level 3
36-45 items correct Listening and Speaking Skills for Success Q Level 4
46-50 items correct Listening and Speaking Skills for Success Q Level 5

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