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We encourage all students to spend time brushing up on their reading, writing and mathematics skills.
Review the sample practice test

Listed below are items to brush up on for reading, writing and mathematics and websites that will be helpful to you. Reading

  • Main ideas, general versus specific ideas
  • Implied ideas, vocabulary in context
  • Topic sentences
  • Brush up on reading at: http://www.cerritos.edu/reading/tutorials.htm Mathematics
  • Pre-Algebra: Fractions, Percentages, Decimals, Averages, Ratio & Proportion
  • Algebra: Exponents, Factoring, Graphing, Polynomials, Linear Equation
  • Brush up on Mathematics at: http://www.aaamath.com/ and http://www.mathpower.com/ Writing
  • Grammar and punctuation, use of periods, commas, semi-colons, etc.
  • Verb tense and usage
  • Vocabulary usage including repetition
  • Brush up on Writing at: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/ and http://www.chompchomp.com/ Test Taking Tips
    1. Relax
    2. Get plenty of rest before hand
    3. Eat a good meal prior to testing
    4. Have a positive attitude
    5. Take your time. COMPASS is not timed
    6. Read each question carefully
    7. Don't leave any blank answers
    8. Relax!
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