Presented by Ashley Zaragoza

Short passages
Multiple choice questions (A-E)
Word meanings
Identifying key parts
Other

While other early-twentieth-century poets were looking back to Keats and Wordsworth for inspiration, Langston
Hughes was forging a new form of African American expression with roots in black culture. Wanting to capture the richness of black English, Hughes avoided formal rhyme and rhythm in his poems, relying instead on refrains and rhythms from jazz and blues. Much of his poetry appeared in two modes: poems about black protest and lyrics about the shifting circumstances of African American life. In whichever mode he was working, Hughes spoke about the often tense relations between black and white Americans with honesty and with grace.

The writer's main purpose in the passage is to:
A. explain why Hughes was preoccupied with themes of protest and resistance.
B. show how African American music was influenced by
Hughes's poems.
C. examine the conflict between Hughes and white poets of his generation.
D. compare Hughes's poetry with the poetry of Keats and
Wordsworth.
E. describe the influence of African American culture and life on Hughes's poetry

The writer's main purpose in the passage is to:
A. explain why Hughes was preoccupied with themes of protest and resistance.
B. show how African American music was influenced by
Hughes's poems.
C. examine the conflict between Hughes and white poets of his generation.
D. compare Hughes's poetry with the poetry of Keats and
Wordsworth.
E. describe the influence of African American culture and life on Hughes's poetry

Argumentative/Analytical
Reflective/Expressive

“Global warming is bad.” “Global warming should be further investigated because greenhouse emissions and an increasing carbon footprint will cause further irreversible damage to the planet.”

Expresses main idea of paragraph
Refers back to thesis statement

“Global warming was not entirely caused by humans.”
“With the invention of the automobile, emissions have increased exponentially in recent decades.”

Visit the Writing Resource Center
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HOW TO REGISTER
- Pay $41 test fee for the paper-based test.
- There is also a computer-based test, but in addition to the $41 test fee another $61 CBT service fee will be issued.
Registration bulletins with all the latest CBEST test information are available in the CSUB Testing
Center.
- They are located in the Modular Building next to the
University Police Department. Suggested parking lots to the Testing Center are Lot H and I. (building #60 on
CSUB map)

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
- The next CBEST test will be offered on July
11, 2015.
- Deadline to register: June 12, 2015.
- Scores will be posted on the CBEST website by July 27, 2015 .
- To pass the test, you will need a passing score of 123 across all 3 sections.

WHAT TO EXPECT
- Test takers can choose to take the separate sections of the test separately or all at once,
(One sitting - 4 hours!)
- Once registered, admission tickets will list the test center, date, and time to arrive. Try to arrive early, eat a healthy breakfast, and get plenty of sleep the night before!

WHAT TO EXPECT (Pt. 2)
You are required to bring:
- Acceptable form of identification such as a
Driver’s License or Passport (student I.D.’s will not be allowed)
- Plenty of No. 2 Pencils and erasers (not provided)
- Printed copy of admission ticket
- Thumbprint will also be required

Presented by Samantha Alaniz (SSE
CBEST Math Tutor)

Use the information below to answer the question that follows:
• The grocery store is located three miles away from the house.
• The house is located four miles away from the highway.
Based on the information above, which of the following conclusions can be made?
A. The grocery store is no more than three miles away from the highway.
B. The grocery store is no more than one mile away from the highway.
C. The grocery store is no more than seven miles away from the highway.
D. The grocery store is exactly three miles from the highway.
E. The grocery store is exactly four miles from the highway.

Use the information below to answer the question that follows:
• The grocery store is located three miles away from the house.
• The house is located four miles away from the highway.
Based on the information above, which of the following conclusions can be made?
A. The grocery store is no more than three miles away from the highway.
B. The grocery store is no more than one mile away from the highway.
C. The grocery store is no more than seven miles away from the highway.
D. The grocery store is exactly three miles from the highway.
E. The grocery store is exactly four miles from the highway.

Math Portion Overview
The Test will be drawn from three prominent skill areas:
Estimation, Measurement and Statistical Principles :
30 percent of the questions asked are from this skill area.
Computation and Problem Solving : Accounts for about
35 percent of the questions asked.
Numerical and Graphic Relationships : Accounts for the remaining 35 percent of the questions.

Estimation & Measurement
Understand and use standard units of length, temperature, weight, and capacity in the U.S. measuring system. (m, ft, g, lb, yds, etc.)
- Knowledge of the relationship of standard units of length, temp., weight etc.
- Measure length, and perimeter.
-Understand how to find one length of measurement when only given an area and a side length.
- Understand and use estimates of time to plan and achieve workrelated objectives.*

Statistical Principles
- Perform arithmetic operations with basic statistical data related to test scores (e.g., averages, ratios, proportions, and percentile scores).
- Understand basic principles of probability and predict likely outcomes based on data provided (e.g., estimate the likelihood that an event will occur).
- Interpret the meaning of standardized test scores (e.g. percentiles) to determine how individuals performed relative to other students.

Computation and Problem Solving
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Determine and perform necessary arithmetic operations to solve a practical mathematics problem (e.g., determine the total invoice cost for ordered supplies by multiplying quantity by unit price, summing all items).
- Solve simple algebraic problems
- Determine whether enough information is given to solve a problem; identify the facts given in a problem.
- Recognize alternative mathematical methods of solving a problem.

Numerical & Graphical Relationships
- Recognize relationships in numerical data (e.g., compute a percentage from one year to the next).
- Recognize the position of numbers in relation to each other
- Use the relations <, >, or = to express a numerical relationship.
- Identify numbers, formulas, and mathematical expressions that are mathematically equivalent.
- Use numerical information contained in tables, spreadsheets, and various kinds of graphs to solve mathematical problems.

Arturo is driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour. At 2:00 he sees the following sign:
Applebee 11 miles
Beauville 41 miles
Beauville 41 miles
Denton 98 miles
Arturo continues at the same speed. At 2:30 how far from
Caanan will he be?
A. 12 miles
B. 16 miles
C. 25 miles
D. 26 miles
E. 37 miles

Arturo is driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour. At 2:00 he sees the following sign:
Applebee 11 miles
Beauville 41 miles
Caanan 62 miles
Denton 98 miles
Arturo continues at the same speed. At 2:30 how far from
Caanan will he be?
A. 12 miles
B. 16 miles
C. 25 miles
D. 26 miles
E. 37 miles

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU (RESOURCES)
- CBEST Math Tutor Available (Educ. 129)
M: 3-4pm T: 12-2pm W: 3-5pm
Th: 12-2pm
- CBEST Practice Test
- Group Study Sessions (email dates)