placement test

American  

noun

Education.

1. a test to determine a student's level of ability in one or more subjects in order to place the student with others of the same approximate ability.

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Etymology

Origin of placement test

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

For example, Vahora noticed during one webinar that students weren’t aware of financial aid options that would allow them to waive Advanced Placement test fees or to receive free or reduced-cost lunches.

From Washington Post

She said she completed a lot of the work, including an Advanced Placement test, on her phone.

From Washington Times

It has become one of very few predominantly low-income schools in the country whose Advanced Placement test passing rates match affluent suburban schools.

From Washington Post

For 65 years, the Advanced Placement test has been a hallmark of a rigorous high school education, allowing bright students to demonstrate mastery of a subject through a passing score that can lead to college credits.

From Los Angeles Times

I chose a goal of 10 minutes per day and took a placement test that kicked me back to my first day of French high school class.

From Washington Post