ACCUPLACER QAS case studies
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ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) is one of the ACCUPLACER placement tests from College Board, used by colleges and workforce training providers to gauge student readiness for required coursework and to identify areas where students may need additional support. It is typically taken by incoming students before course registration so that a school can decide which math course fits their current skill level. The test is described by its title as covering quantitative reasoning, algebra, and statistics, and the related content areas of probability and data interpretation. ACCUPLACER is a multiple-choice style placement program; free sample questions are available for download with all ACCUPLACER tests, and ACCUPLACER's free practice tests provide students with practice resembling actual tests, though an account is required to access them. The ACCUPLACER QAS case studies are 5 cases and about 1,614 words.
1Campus Coffee Cart Break-Even
A student club runs a coffee cart on campus. They pay a one-time permit fee of 180 and a per-day vendor fee of 25 for each day they operate.
322 words, about 2 min2Commuter Survey and Conditional Probability
A transportation office surveys 400 commuters about their primary mode of travel and whether they arrive late more than twice a week. Results: 160 drive alone, of whom 40 are frequently late; 120 take the bus, of whom 30 are frequently late; 80 carpool, of whom 10 are frequently late; and 40 bike or walk, of whom 0 are frequently late.
306 words, about 2 min3Fundraiser Ticket Pricing and Revenue
A school theater group sells tickets to a show. At 8 per ticket they sold 300 tickets.
318 words, about 2 min4Two-Section Test Score Comparison
Two sections of a class take the same quiz. Section A has 10 students with scores: 62, 68, 71, 74, 75, 77, 80, 83, 88, 92.
382 words, about 2 min5Bike-Share Data Interpretation
A city publishes bike-share usage for four quarters. Riders: Q1 = 1,200; Q2 = 1,800; Q3 = 2,700; Q4 = 1,500.
286 words, about 1 min