Dhanani School of Science & Engineering
Advanced Level Math + shared English components.
School-specific component
Differs by school
Advanced Level Mathematics (ALM)
~20–25 questionsMultiple choice
What's assessed
- Linear equations & applications
- Factoring, quadratics, polynomial equations
- Functions
- Radical & rational equations
- Exponential & logarithmic equations
- Geometry concepts
- Trigonometry
English components (shared)
Same for both schools
Accuplacer Reading
~20–25 questionsMultiple choice
What's assessed
- Information & Ideas — central ideas, summarizing, relationships
- Rhetoric — word choice, structure, point of view, arguments
- Synthesis across multiple texts
- Vocabulary in context
Accuplacer Writing
~20–25 questionsMultiple choice
What's assessed
- Expression of Ideas — development, organization, effective language
- Standard English Conventions — sentence structure, usage, punctuation
Essay Writing
1 prompt5-paragraph persuasive essay (~350–500 words)
What's assessed
- Purpose & focus
- Critical thinking
- Organization & structure
- Development & support
- Sentence variety & style
- Mechanical conventions
Ready to start?
Practice the Advanced Level Mathematics (ALM) pool tailored to DSSE, or practice the shared English components.