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Adult Basic Education

Nanaimo Campus

In order to effectively prepare for this assessment you will want to focus on the following areas:

Area of Study

Details

Time

Reading Comprehension

38 questions - multiple choice.

50 minutes max.

Math

28 questions on:

  • numerals -> words
  • decimals
  • fractions
  • percent
  • rounding
  • exponents - basic
  • word problems
  • square roots (basic)
  • whole numbers
  • add/subtract/multiply/divide

Not timed

Composition

Short writing sample (about 300 words).

30 minutes

Approximate Time: 2 1/2 Hours

A dictionary and calculator are not permitted.

Please drop in to the free ABE Information Session held each working Monday at 2:30 in Bldg 205 Room 211 Nanaimo Campus to find out about ABE and to sign up for this assessment. If you live outside VIU region, you may write the assessment in your home town by completing this form http://www.viu.ca/assessments/off-campusrequest_ABE.pdf

After the assessment you will see the Student Success Advisor for placement in the appropriate classes.

To help you prepare for the assessment the Nanaimo Learning Centre in Building 205, Room 106 is available. The Centre is open Tues – Thurs 11:30 – 2:30. Call 250 740 6425 to confirm hours of operation.

Resources: A study package is available on loan from Nanaimo Learning Centre or for purchase from the Nanaimo Bookstore. To have the study package sent to you please call Vancouver Island University Nanaimo Bookstore (250-740-6200 / 1 866 965 2665).

If you want to attend Adult Basic Education at either Cowichan Campus or Powell River Campus please contact the respective campus. Cowichan Campus at 250 746 3509 or Powell River Campus at 604 485 2878.

View the program outline.

If you need further information, please contact the program area.