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Overview
of the CUNY Proficiency Examination
Learn all about the exam and how to prepare for it. This workshop
also provides tips on how to prepare for the exam and will help
you determine if you might need further assistance. This workshop
is good for all students whether they are ready to take the
exam or just want to learn more about the CPE.
Overview Handout Material(PDF)
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1½ hours |
Task 1:
Workshop: Analytic Reading and Writing
Learn all about Task 1 of the CPE. This workshop
will analyze the Task 1 writing prompt, explain the scoring
rubric in depth, describe the different types of readings used,
identify the different skills you will need for a successful
Task 1 essay, and help you avoid the mistakes students often
make on Task 1.
Task 1 Handout Material(PDF) |
1½ hours |
How to Prepare the
Task 1: Long Reading
These workshops are limited to 25 students and are held at
the Reading Lab (S500R).
These workshops will not discuss the actual Task 1 reading
that is given in advance, but will demonstrate useful techniques
for dealing with any Reading Selection A. Students will try
out these techniques on sample readings. |
1 Hour |
How to Approach
Reading Selection B (the Task 1 Short Reading)
These workshops are limited to 25 students and are held at
the Reading Lab (S500R)
These workshops will model techniques for dealing with Reading
Selection B. Students will practice how to identify the focus
of the Task 1 second reading and how to read efficiently under
time pressure for the specific information needed for the
Task 1 essay. |
1 Hour |
Task
2: Analyzing and Integrating Material from Graphs and Text
Learn what is required to do well on Task 2 of
the CPE. These workshops will present an in-depth description
of the directions, explain how Task 2 is graded, and show
you how to frame your response effectively. You will then
practice what you have learned by taking an actual Task 2
exam from past years.
Task 2 Handout Material(PDF)
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1½ hour |
Reading
and Interpreting Graphs
The Department of Social Secience is offering
these workshops to help students on Task 2 of the CPE
Learn how to read, analyze and describe graphical information
by looking at and discussing many examples of various types
of graphs. This workshop will cover some of the common traps
and mistakes students make when dealing with graphs.
Graphs Handout Material(PDF) |
1½ hour |
| CPE
Test Anxiety Reduction & Test-Taking Strategies
This workshop helps you to develop a strategy plan for success
on the CPE. This workshop will also cover techniques to reduce
your anxiety so that you can perform at your best. |
1½ hour
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Peer
Study Session:
(S500-Writing Center)
These sessions are designed for students who are taking the
CPE this semester to discuss and review the Task 1 advance reading
(Reading Selection A) together in study groups. Students should
bring Reading Selection A with them. |
2 hours |
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