Virginia Placement Test resources

ACE offers a variety of resources students can use to review material prior to taking the Virginia Placement Test. Although tutoring is not available for placement test preparation, we look forward to working with you after you are enrolled in your classes.

For additional information about the VPT, please visit the Testing Services placement test webpage.

• Math

  Math

  Helpful handouts

  • Pre-algebra
  • Algebra
  • Calculus

  Pre-algebra

  • Cumulative MTE 1-9 Review
  • Getting Math Ready
  • Resources for Reviewing Basic Math Skills
  • Order of Operations and Signed Numbers
  • Decimals, Fractions and Percents
  • Geometric Formulas
  • Introduction to Fractions
  • Linear Equations
  • Introduction to Word Problems

  Algebra

  • Cumulative MTE 1-9 Review
  • Exponents, Radicals, and Scientific Notation
  • Logarithms
  • Factoring Methods
  • Completing the Square
  • The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant
  • Graphing Polynomial Functions

  Calculus

  • Common Derivatives and Integrals
  • Common Trigonometric Angle Measurements

  Videos

  • MTE 1
  • MTE 2
  • MTE 3
  • MTE 4
  • MTE 5
  • MTE 6
  • MTE 7
  • MTE 8
  • MTE 9

  MTE 1

  • Simplifying Fractions
  • Fractions and Mixed Numbers
  • Multiplying Fractions
  • Dividing Fractions
  • Adding and Subtracting Fractions
  • Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
  • Order of Operations

  MTE 2

  • Decimals
  • Adding and Subtracting Decimals
  • Multiplying Decimals
  • Percent

  MTE 3

  • Adding and Subtracting Integers
  • Multiplying and Dividing Integers
  • Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
  • Solving Linear Equations
  • Scientific Notation
  • Solving a Proportion

  MTE 4

  • Addition Properties of Equality
  • Multiplication Properties of Equality
  • Solving Linear Equations with one Variable
  • Linear Inequalities with one Variable
  • Solving Inequalities with Interval Notation
  • Absolute Value Equations

  MTE 5

  • Rectangular Coordinate System
  • Graphing Linear Equations
  • Equations of Lines
  • Linear Inequalities
  • Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
  • Graphing Two-variable Inequalities
  • Substitution
  • Elimination

  MTE 6

  • Exponents
  • Polynomials
  • Adding and Subtraction Polynomials
  • Multiplying Polynomials
  • Dividing Polynomials
  • Factoring Methods
  • Solving Equations by Factoring

  MTE 7

  • Simplify Rational Expressions
  • Multiplying Rational Expressions
  • Dividing Rational Expressions
  • Adding Rational Expressions
  • Subtracting Rational Expressions
  • Solving Rational Equations

  MTE 8

  • Radical  Expression
  • Rational Exponents
  • Simplifying  Radicals
  • Radical Equations
  • Complex Numbers

  MTE 9

  • Relations and Functions
  • Domain and Range of a Quadratic Equation
  • Solving Quadratic Equations
  • Graphing Quadratics Equations with Standard Form
  • Graphing Quadratics Equations by Identifying Roots and Vertex
• English

  English

  • Helpful handouts
  • Other resources
  • ESL accuplacer
  • Modules

  Helpful handouts

  • Comma Rules
  • Controlling Idea/Topic Sentences
  • Creating a Thesis Statement
  • Getting English Ready
  • Guide to English Grammar
  • Guide to Writing an Essay

  Other resources

  • Purdue OWL: Writing Essays for Exams
  • Understanding the Essay Prompt Video

  ESL accuplacer:

  • Accuplacer ESL Test Information Guide
  • Common Adjective and Adverb Errors
  • Direct and Indirect Objects
  • Guide to English Grammar
  • Possessives
  • Prepositions
  • Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
  • Pronoun Case
  • Spelling Noun Plurals
  • Subject-verb Agreements
  • Verb Tenses

  Modules

  The following modules provide students with interactive learning opportunities. In these modules, students will watch videos on key writing topics, answer mastery questions to ensure learning, and test their knowledge to earn a certification of completion.

  APA

  This interactive module provides an overview of how to format APA papers, as well as how to create APA formatted in-text and Reference page citations. ​

  Start module

  Demystifying Commas and Semicolons

  Eliminate confusion, and master the rules for using commas and semicolons in your writing.

  Start module

  Don’t Float Your Quotes

  Review techniques on how to effectively integrate quotations into your writing.

  Start module

  Finding Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents

  Learn how to make pronouns agree with their antecedents in your writing.

  Start module

  How to Paraphrase Effectively

  This interactive module defines and demonstrates how to paraphrase properly.

  Start module

  Make Connections with Transitions

  This module identifies various ways in which you can utilize transitions to improve the flow of your writing.

  Start module

  MLA

  This interactive module provides an overview of MLA formatting and in-text citations, as well as explains how to create a Works Cited citation for any resource.

  Start module

  Positioning Your Words with Prepositions

  This interactive module is an overview of prepositions and prepositional phrases.

  Start module

  Quotations: Proper Use of Punctuation

  Learn the rules for punctuating quotations properly in your essays.

  Start module

  Understanding Plagiarism

  This interactive module defines plagiarism as well as provides strategies for avoiding it.

  Start module

  Understanding Subject & Verb Agreement

  Learn how to ensure subjects and verbs agree in your sentences.

  Start module

  Write with Style: The Foundations of Sentence Structure

  Learn about the elements of a sentence and creative ways in which you can express yourself through your writing.

  Start module