Modern Hebrew Exemption Exam

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The examination used for Modern Hebrew is the College Board SAT II Test. This is a one-hour exam, consisting of 85 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Your scores are determined in the following proportions:

Type of Questions	Approximate % of Test
Vocabulary in Context	30
Structure in Context (grammar)	30
Reading Comprehension	40

Since this exam is not administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), test scores may not be transmitted to other institutions. The highest proficiency level attainable at UCI by taking the Modern Hebrew exam is 2B.

PREPARING FOR THE EXAM

The Modern Hebrew SAT II Test is designed for students who have studied the language for three or four years in a secondary school or the equivalent. However, students with two years of strong preparation in Hebrew are encouraged to take this exam. The best preparation for the exam is the gradual development of competence in Hebrew over a period of years. No specific textbook is recommended.

SAMPLE ITEMS

When you register for the Hebrew SAT II Test, you will be given a booklet containing sample items.

If you need further information on language breadth testing, please e-mail the AcademicTesting Center at testcenter@uci.edu or call our office at (949) 824-6207 or contact your academic counseling office.

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