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9th Grade Placement Test

The document outlines a comprehensive placement test for incoming 9th-grade students, assessing their mathematics and English language skills. It includes sections on pre-algebra, geometry, algebra readiness, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and a writing task. The test aims to help school counselors evaluate students' proficiency levels for appropriate class placement.

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9th Grade Placement Test

The document outlines a comprehensive placement test for incoming 9th-grade students, assessing their mathematics and English language skills. It includes sections on pre-algebra, geometry, algebra readiness, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and a writing task. The test aims to help school counselors evaluate students' proficiency levels for appropriate class placement.

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Comprehensive Placement Test for Incoming 9th Grade Student (International Newcomer

Assessment Style)

Section 1: Mathematics

(Covers key middle school topics, and beginning Algebra 1 readiness)

Part A: Pre-Algebra Skills

1. Simplify: 3x + 2x − 4
2. Solve for x: x − 7= 12
3. Evaluate: 2(4 + 3)2
4. Solve: 5x = 30
5. What is 25% of 60?
6. Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
7. Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8.
8. What is the prime factorization of 48?

Part B: Basic Geometry Concepts

1. A triangle has angles of 40°, 70°, and ?°. Fill in the blank.
2. Find the area of a rectangle with length 5 cm and width 3 cm.
3. The perimeter of a square is 24 cm. What is the length of one side?
4. A circle has a radius of 4 cm. What is its area? (π ≈ 3.14 )

Part C: Basic Algebra Readiness

1. Solve: 3(x + 2) = 15
2. Solve: x2 = 49
3. Graph the solution to: x < 4 on a number line (describe it).
4. Identify the slope: A line goes through (1, 2) and (3, 6). Find the slope.
5. Factor: x2 − 9
6. Solve: x4 =6
7. Simplify: 2x+4
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8. Word problem: If a train travels at 60 km/h, how far does it go in 4 hours?

Section 2: English Language Skills

(WIDA-style placement with reading, grammar, and writing)

Part A: Reading Comprehension

Read the passage and answer the questions:

1
Kevin loves animals. Every weekend, he visits the animal shelter to help clean cages and
feed the dogs. He dreams of becoming a veterinarian. The shelter workers admire his
dedication and kindness.

1. What does Kevin do every weekend?


2. What job does Kevin want in the future?
3. How do the shelter workers feel about Kevin?
4. What does the word "dedication" mean in this passage?
5. Do you think Kevin is responsible? Why or why not? (2-3 sentences)

Part B: Grammar & Vocabulary

1. Choose the correct sentence:


2. a) She walk to school.
3. b) She walks to school.
4. Correct this sentence: "They was late for class."
5. Identify the verb: "The cat sleeps on the couch."
6. Combine: "He reads books. He watches movies." (Use a conjunction)
7. Fill in the blank: "I will go to the park ___ it stops raining."

Part C: Writing Task

1. Essay Prompt: Write a short paragraph (about 80-100 words) on the topic: "A time I helped
someone and how it made me feel."

This test helps school counselors evaluate a 9th-grade student's math and English level to place them in
the right classes. Let me know if you’d like the answer key, scoring rubric, or a printable version!

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