Is WebCAPE timed?
The WebCAPE foreign language placement test is a computer adaptive language test authored by Brigham Young University. This multiple-choice test is individualized (self-adjusting to the student’s level) and is not timed. It covers grammar, vocabulary and reading skills.
How long is the WebCAPE test?
approximately 20 minutes
Take the WebCAPE Students may take the exam from any computer with internet access and a browser. Each test takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. No outside materials may be used during the exam.
What is a good score on a Spanish placement test?
Placement & Proficiency
| Test Score | Placement Message |
|---|---|
| 0 – 15 | Placed into SPAN 122 |
| 16 – 34 | Placed into SPAN 130 |
| 35 – 45 | Placed into SPAN 141 or 1421 |
| 46 – 57 | Placed into any of the following: SPAN 200, 202, 204, 208, 228, or 2321 |
What is a good WebCAPE score?
Take Placement Test (Non-Native and Non-Heritage Speakers)
| WebCAPE Score | Course Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 276-325 | Second Year (SPAN 201) |
| 326-375 | Second Year (SPAN 202) |
| 376-450 | Second Year (SPAN 203) |
| Above 450 | Third Year |
Is WebCAPE proctored?
WebCAPE does not need to be proctored. We encourage you to complete the foreign language placement assessment prior to registration for the first semester of APU classes in a comfortable environment at a time of your choosing.
How long is the immersion Spanish test?
Take the Emmersion Exam Each test takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. No outside materials may be used during the exam. Please be advised that if you take the exam more than once, only the first score will count.
How long does the Emmersion Spanish test take?
In short, the test “adapts” to the student’s level of ability and will accurately determine the student’s competency level in about twenty minutes. Some of the benefits of using WebCAPE placement exam over conventional paper-and-pencil type tests include the reduction of the testing time to about twenty minutes.
How can I practice Spanish test?
Studying for Spanish Tests and Exams
- Tip 1: Understand what fluency is – and isn’t.
- Tip 2: Don’t believe the myths.
- Tip 3: Listen in preparation for learning.
- Tip 4: Have realistic expectations.
- Tip 5: Know that it’s OK to feel stupid.
- Tip 6: Intensity is vital to language learning.
- Tip 7: Be kind to yourself.
What is a webcape placement exam?
In short, the test “adapts” to the student’s level of ability and will accurately determine the student’s competency level in about twenty minutes. Some of the benefits of using WebCAPE placement exam over conventional paper-and-pencil type tests include the reduction of the testing time to about twenty minutes.
What is the Cape test?
The CAPE (Computer Adaptive Placement Exams) are designed to measure your current skill level in French and/or Spanish, and place you in the correct course according to your skills. The tests are multiple choice. There are no listening or speaking portions.
Who do I contact for questions about the webcape?
For questions about the WebCAPE, placement, or enrollment, please contact Dr. John Flanagan, the Administrative Coordinator for Lower Division Spanish. Notes: Webcape is only a placement exam. Scores on Webcape are used to place students in correct corses but not to satisfy language proficiency requirements.
What is webcape?
Utilizing adaptive technology to quickly and accurately determine ability in language skills such as reading, grammar, and vocabulary WebCAPE uses state-of-the-art computer testing techniques to accurately and efficiently place students in the first two years of college language courses.