Thank you for your interest in a VIU Trades Program. Students are required to complete a self-assessment for VIU Trades programs at this time. Please contact the Registration Centre at Registration@viu.ca or 250.753.3245 to discuss your candidacy for your program of interest.
Offered in Nanaimo or Cowichan (depending on demand)
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Subject areas covered in the assessment
Area of Study | Minimum Score | Details | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension | 19/30 | 30 questions – multiple choice | 40 minutes |
Grammar/Punctuation | 19/30 | 30 questions – multiple choice. Identify correct usage in sentences (pronouns, verbs, transition words), spelling, capitalization and punctuation. | 30 minutes |
Math | 23/30 | 30 questions on operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent and word problems. | 60 minutes |
Approximate time: 2 1/2 Hours - A calculator is permitted. A dictionary is not permitted. | |||
Resources to help you prepare for your assessment
- Reading Comprehension Study Guide and Practice Test
- Grammar and Punctuation Practice Assessment
- Grammar and Punctuation Study Guide 1: Pronouns
- Grammar and Punctuation Study Guide 2: Subjects and Verbs
- Grammar and Punctuation Study Guide 3: Punctuation
- Spelling Study Guide
- Business Math Practice Assessment
- Business Math Study Guide 1 - Decimals
- Business Math Study Guide 2 - Fractions
- Business Math Study Guide 3 - Percentages
- Business Math Study Guide 4 - Units of Measurement
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- Additional Online Resources