Why do we need a placement test:
The test helps us place these students at the correct math level.
Note that SchoolNova's levels do NOT correspond to the grade the student attends at the regular school. Usually, new students are placed on a level or two below their grade number.
During the last 18 years, we have developed an 11-year curriculum in mathematics, which is much more challenging and far-reaching than regular schools' math. The curriculum for each math level builds on the material given in the previous levels. During the math placement test, we mainly check the knowledge of some essential topics rather than math abilities.
• The placement test is not a pass-fail test, and your performance does not exclude you from admission to SchoolNova.
• The test results will be used to place students at the level appropriate to their level of preparation.
• The test is NOT a multiple–choice examination
• SchoolNova math teachers will administer the test 1 - 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester
There is no strict time limitation. However, completing each placement test shouldn't take more than one hour.
An overview and some sample items relating to the Placement test can be found below.
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