Chinese Placement Test

PLACE – Avant Assessment Instructions for Students

Language: Chinese Simplified
Code: 20561c-plc-cs-2
Password: 6524

Rules

• You are taking the test on your honor. No paper, pens, pencils, cell phones, etc. are
  allowed while taking the test.
• No additional applications (e.g., Word, email, chat) or browser windows are allowed to
  be open during testing.
• All written responses will be reviewed by EALL department. Any inappropriate
  responses (vulgar, violent, etc.) will not be scored.

Testing Instructions

• Go to https://app.avantassessment.com
• Use the Code and Password provided below, but create your own Login Name on the login page.
  Code: 20561c-plc-cs-2
  Password: 6524
• After logging in, the Student Profile screen will appear; enter your First Name, Last Name and in the place of the Student ID write in your last name.
• Read the instructions at the beginning of each section carefully before proceeding.
• Responses to the questions are submitted by using the NEXT button.
• A warning message will appear if too much time is spent on one item. You have the option to add more time; however, if no response is given when the message is displayed you will be logged out of the test.

Reading/Grammar Section

• 20-35 questions that are computer-scored
• Read the question and answers before you attempt to read the passage (this will help guide your reading and help you move through the test more quickly).
• For tests that include a Grammar component, the Grammar items are included in this section of the test.

Writing Section

• One question that will be scored by W&L Chinese instructors
• You will have up to 2500 characters (350-400 words) for the Writing response.
• Provide your response using the target language – do not use English! 
• Provide all of the information requested in the prompt and stay on topic 
• For some languages, a “clickable keyboard” appears for use in selecting any special letters or characters associated with the language 
• Click NEXT when you are finished with the Writing section response.

Completing the Avant PLACE Assessment

• You have not completed the test until you see a screen that says TEST COMPLETE.

Oral Interview

Once you have finished the online test, please sign up for a short Zoom conversation with EALL faculty.

Use this link to access the sign up sheet.

Below are detailed steps on how to change a given language to Chinese (simplified) on your laptop.

Windows:

• Open the Settings app (Windows key + I).
• Click on “Time & Language."
• Select “Language & Region."
• Under “Languages,” click “Add a language” to install a new language.
• Choose the desired language and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Mac:

• Open System Settings (previously System Preferences).
• Click on “General."
• Select “Language & Region."
• Choose the preferred language and follow the on-screen instructions. 
• Restart your computer to apply the changes.