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Maplesoft-MAA Placement Test Suite Why use a mathematics placement test? What are the characteristics of a good mathematics placement test? How is a mathematics test validated? How does one choose mathematics placement tests for our array of entry-level mathematics courses? Who develops cut-off scores for the mathematics placement test we have chosen? How often should these cut-off scores be reviewed and changed, if necessary? What kind of data is needed to develop appropriate cut-off scores for a mathematics placement test? Who should administer the mathematics placement test program on our campus? What scores should I expect? In addition to a mathematics placement test score what other student data can be used in making the decision about the courses a student should take? How can my institution get help in establishing its mathematics placement testing program using the Maplesoft-MAA Placement Test Suite? Who can answer other questions that I have about mathematics placement testing and about the Maplesoft-MAA Placement Test Suite? What is an item? How do you write an item? How do you refine an item? How do you know when you have a bad r-biserial and what do you do about it? How do you use delta values for questions? What is a power test and what is a speed test? How do you modify an existing placement test? How do you find a replacement item? How do you construct a replacement item?