Classic and Next-Generation ACCUPLACER tests side by side
The overview says WritePlacer didn’t change.
| Classic test | Next-Generation test (today’s name) |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Reading |
| Sentence Skills | Writing |
| Arithmetic | Arithmetic |
| Elementary Algebra | Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) |
| College-Level Math | Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) |
How did ACCUPLACER Next Generation scores change?
Next-Generation scores run from 200 to 300, a different range from the Classic tests. So an old Classic score and a current score aren’t the same number. If you have an old score, ask your college whether it still accepts it.
Studying with older materials
Practice books or sites that mention Elementary Algebra, College-Level Math or Sentence Skills were written for the Classic tests. Check what they cover against the current test’s content before you rely on them.
Next-Generation practice tests
The current tests are what the free Study App and College Board’s sample question PDFs cover, so any of them is Next-Generation practice.
Sources: College Board and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- College Board: Next-Generation ACCUPLACER overview, March 2017 (PDF) ↗
- College Board: ACCUPLACER Program Manual 2025-26 (PDF) ↗
- College Board: ACCUPLACER sample questions ↗
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