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PERT Structure and Format

PERT Structure and Format
Section	No. of Questions	Description
Reading	25 multiple-choice questions 5 field test questions	Summarizing and picking the most important concepts and ideas or information. Challenging or supporting affirmations about the text. Determining and identifying the definition of words and phrases using contextual clues. Analyzing and interpreting the definition, organizational structure, word choices of the text Classifying between facts and opinions Assessing the reasoning and rhetoric of an explanation or argument
Writing	25 multiple-choice questions 5 field test questions	Maintaining focus on a particular subject or discussion Building a topic or thesis Showing the precepts of standard written English including grammar mechanics and usage Integrating information from multiple relevant sources Accurately citing data and conclusions. Representing the opinions of others Word choice skills Sentence structure skills Grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation skills
Mathematics	25 multiple-choice questions 5 field test questions	Composed of equations (linear equations, linear inequalities, quadratic equations, and literal equations) Evaluate algebraic expressions Consists of Polynomials (factoring, simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) Monomials and binomials Applying conventional algorithms or concepts Coordinate planes (includes inspecting equations)

PERT Subtest Scoring System
Sections	Details
Reading	Test-takers who fail to score 106 or more on the PERT reading section may be asked to take a remedial reading course or take a developmental education. 106 is the cut score in order to register for a college-level Freshman Composition course or class.
Writing	Test-takers who are planning to take a college-level Freshman Composition class must be able to get a score of 103 in the PERT writing subtest in order to qualify successfully. The score is in addition to the minimum required score for the reading subtest.
Mathematics	Students who scored below 114 in the PERT math section are required to take remedial courses or developmental education. On the other hand, test-takers who were able to earn a score of 114 to 122 are eligible to enroll in a college-level math class such as Intermediate Algebra. For students who successfully scored 123 or above, their eligibility to take other math courses increases.