Question

Why might students need to enroll in a developmental course

A They might want to get a head start on college courses prior to the start of the school year
B They might want to graduate from college early and therefore need developmental courses for additional credit
C Their performance on ACCUPLACER might indicate a need for additional skills before enrolling in college level course work
D They are required to take developmental courses as part of their coursework at all four year colleges

Answer 1

Answer: C Their performance on ACCUPLACER might indicate a need for additional skills before enrolling in college level course work.

ACCUPLACER is a system of assessments that are designed to evaluate a students' skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. It is a useful tool when deciding a student's fitness to engage in college-level work. A reason why a student might choose to enrol in a developmental course could be because his performance on ACCUPLACER might indicate a need for additional skills before enrolling in college level course work.