COMPASS® is not used like a traditional test. There is generally no "passing score." Rather, COMPASS® scores indicate areas in which you are strong and areas in which you may need additional help. Thus, COMPASS® can identify problems in major skill areas before those difficulties disrupt your educational progress, giving you the opportunity to prepare more effectively for needed courses. You can use scores from COMPASS® tests to prepare for your course work to ensure your classes are appropriate, relevant, and meaningful for your ability level. While this module is for practice purposes only, you can use the scores below to get an indication of how you may perform on the actual reading skills portion of the COMPASS® exam.
How'd you do on the practice passage quizzes? Let's take a look at what your possible score could indicate. Click the "SCORE" button in the upper-right hand corner of your screen to review your total score.
12 - 15: Based on your practice performance you may receive a 4 on the actual COMPASS assessment which indicates you may be ready for college level reading.
10 - 11: Based on your practice performance you may receive a 3 on the actual COMPASS® assessment which indicates you may be ready for Introduction to College Reading Level 2, RHT086
< 9: Based on your practice performance you may receive a 2 on the actual COMPASS® assessment which indicates you may be ready for Introduction to College Reading Level 1, RHT085.
Again, these are just the possible outcomes you might expect when you actual take the COMPASS® assessment. Just remember to take the test seriously and don't rush through your responses.
Created by Renee Wright for Triton College 2010.