Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.)

Reading, writing and math.

The P.E.R.T. math sub test will not place a student into MAC 1140, MAC 2233, MAC 1114, MAC 1147 or MAC 2311. If students wish to place into a higher-level math course, they will need to score a 135 on the P.E.R.T. math section and then take the Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) subtest in the same sitting. The same AAF scores still apply to higher level placement. Students will not need to pay an additional testing fee to take the AAF section.

There are 30 questions per test section; 90 questions total. Each section has 25 scored questions and 5 field test questions.

Students will not have to pay for their first P.E.R.T. testing session with IRSC.  However, the fee for each additional P.E.R.T. testing session with IRSC will be $20.

If you are late for your appointment, you must reschedule. Cancel and/or reschedule your appointment if you are unable to keep it. This allows us to accommodate other students needing to take the P.E.R.T.

Yes.  The IRSC Assessment Services web page has electronic practice material for the P.E.R.T.  

Florida Statutes require degree-seeking students to undergo placement testing to ensure that they are guided into academic classes most appropriate to their skill levels.  Acceptable placement tests are the P.E.R.T. (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test), SAT and ACT.  Specific math, reading and English scores used for placement purposes can be found below in the P.E.R.T. Course Placement section.

A valid photo ID is required for all exams taken at Indian River State College. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Current driver license with photo
• Current Federal, State, County or Municipality issued ID with photo (includes U.S. Military ID)
• Current Alien Registration Card (Green Card) with photo
• Current Passport with recent photo
• S. Passport Card
• Current High School ID
• Current Indian River State College ID card

Students can take the P.E.R.T. at home using Honorlock if they can satisfy all requirements listed below. Honorlock is a recognized leader in remote test proctoring that offers students a secure and convenient way to take proctored exams online 24/7. A desktop computer or laptop with a working webcam and microphone are required to take the P.E.R.T. at home. 

Honorlock P.E.R.T. Testing Requirements for Students

• A desktop computer or laptop (no tablets, iPads or cell phones are permitted);
• A working webcam with 400x300 resolution (integrated or external USB device is acceptable);
• A working microphone (integrated or external USB device is acceptable);
• A stable internet connection (1.5 Mbps download and 750 Kbps upload);
• Google Chrome browser;
• Beginning July 1, 2020, Honorlock will no longer support Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Mac OSX 10.11 and Mac OSX 10.12; 
• JavaScript and cookies must be enabled on your computer (turn off the Pop-up Blocker); and
• A private testing room or area with no distractions or other people. Make sure you have a clear work area (remove all books, papers, notebooks, calculators, etc., unless specifically permitted for your exam), sufficient lighting, and no background noise.
• You must have a valid photo ID to take your test. Acceptable forms of identification include a current government-issued ID with photo, a current Indian River State College Student ID card or a current high school Photo ID card. If an ID is broken, cut taped or expired, it is no longer valid. Also, make sure the name on your photo ID matches the name on your IRSC school registration.
• You must have an IRSC Student ID number to take the P.E.R.T. at home. If you do not have an IRSC Student ID number, you must complete an IRSC application online at www.irsc.edu/admissions. An IRSC Student ID number will be generated for you within 24 hours after you complete your application. You will also receive your Blackboard user ID (IRSC Student ID number) and password/PIN within 48 hours.
• If you are applying to the dual enrollment program, you must complete and upload dual enrollment agreement (form 508) to complete your application for admission. Complete application is required to test online using HONORLOCK.  
• You must agree to practice academic integrity during the testing process.

If you meet all of the requirements above, fill out the P.E.R.T. Testing Request to begin the process for taking the P.E.R.T. at home. Note that this process takes a few business days prior to testing to set up accounts and testing details in Blackboard, College Measured Success and Honorlock. Be on the alert for emails from PERTTesting@irsc.edu regarding the next steps to begin taking the P.E.R.T. test at home.

For more information about Honorlock, visit https://honorlock.com/students/.

Contact PERTTesting@irsc.edu if you have questions about taking the P.E.R.T. at home using Honorlock.

Full Credit Courses (1 Credit)

Any student who has an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 and achieves a grade of “B” or better in any of the full credit (1 credit) courses  listed below shall have demonstrated readiness for college-level work.

Half Credit Courses (0.5 Credit)

Any student who has an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 and achieves a grade of “B” or better in two half credit (0.5 credit) courses with the same name and listed below shall have demonstrated readiness for college-level work.  Any grades that are not “B” or better will not demonstrate readiness for college-level work.

Courses Taught at a Florida Public High School

Students achieving passing scores and receiving credit for college-level communication or computation through CLEP shall have previously demonstrated readiness for college-level coursework.