Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
placement-test
Noun
/ˈpleɪs.mənt tɛst/

Definition
A placement test is an assessment used to determine a student’s skill level in a particular subject area before they are placed in a suitable course or program.

Examples
- The college requires new students to take a placement test to assess their math skills.
- After the placement test, I was placed in an advanced English course.
- Many language schools use placement tests to group students according to their proficiency.

Meaning
It helps educators decide the appropriate level of study for a student based on their knowledge and abilities.

Synonyms
- Assessment
- Evaluation
- Test