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Take the Online Placement Test

The Online Placement Test is timed and includes questions for grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reading. There are also three short speaking activities. You have one try to take the test.

  1. Sign in to Spark.
    1. If prompted, set a new password.
    2. Select Term of use and Privacy policy.
    3. Click Set.
  2. In the Assignments tab, click the Online Placement Test assignment.
    The test instructions will display.
  3. Click Start Test to begin.
    Note You cannot stop the test after starting it.
  4. Follow the instructions for each question to complete the test.
    • Click Go to next screen to go to the next question.
    • For listening activities, click Play to listen.
    • For speaking activities, click Record to record your answer.

      Be sure to have a working microphone.

      Click Stop when you are done recording your answer.

  5. Click Submit to submit the test.
    Your score will be sent to your instructor.