Tubman University Placement Exam study guide
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The Tubman University Placement Exam is the entrance and placement instrument used by Tubman University in Liberia to decide whether an applicant is ready for first-year university work and, for those who are admitted, which introductory courses they should start in. It matters most to Liberian senior secondary school graduates, school-leavers returning after a gap, and applicants from non-traditional backgrounds whose grades alone do not show their current skill level. The Tubman University Placement Exam study guide has 6 sections and about 1,678 words.
01English Language and Reading Comprehension
The English Language and Reading Comprehension section checks whether you can read a short passage and answer literal, inferential, and vocabulary-in-context questions, and whether you control standard written English. Expect main-idea, detail, inference, tone, pronoun-reference, and grammar/usage items.
309 words, about 2 min02Mathematics
The Mathematics section samples arithmetic, fractions and decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, basic algebra, measurement, and geometry. Most items are short word problems, so translation from English to an equation matters as much as calculation.
253 words, about 1 min03General Science
General Science combines life science, physical science, and earth/space science at an introductory level. Questions ask you to identify structures and processes, apply the scientific method, interpret simple data, and distinguish correct from nearly correct explanations.
284 words, about 1 min04Social Studies and General Knowledge
Social Studies and General Knowledge covers civics, geography, Liberian and African history, and basic world knowledge. You should know how government is organized, how to read maps and timelines, and a set of core facts about Liberia and its region.
277 words, about 1 min05Writing and Communication Skills
Writing and Communication Skills assesses sentence correctness, paragraph unity, organization, and clarity. Expect questions on fragments, run-ons, punctuation, parallelism, pronoun reference, transitions, and revision for concision.
270 words, about 1 min06Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning
Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning asks you to interpret tables, graphs, and short data sets, spot patterns, and draw valid conclusions. It favors ratio, average, percent, probability, and logical-deduction items rather than advanced algebra.
285 words, about 1 min