CLA+ Results

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Sample Student
University College
Test Date: DEC 2025
Overview

This report provides an analysis of your performance on the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+) which measures proficiency with critical thinking, problem-solving, and written communication skills. These are among the top skills employers want most.

This assessment will help you understand your current level of skills and areas in which you can improve — increasing your academic and career success.

Total Score: 1254
Your total score is calculated from your scores on the Performance Task and on the Selected Response Questions.
US Percentile Rank: 82%
This is the percentage of students who scored below your score. You scored better than 82% of students who took the test in the US.
Mastery Level: Accomplished
This describes your level of performance based on your total score.
Institution Percentile Ranking: 47%
This is the percentage of students who scored below your score within your institution. You scored better than 47% of students who took the test at your institution.
Your Scores in Comparison to Average Scores
Scale: 400 - 1600
Your Score Average Score in Your School US Average Score
Mastery Level: Accomplished

Students at the Accomplished level can improve by:

  • Better identifying the reliability of information
  • Synthesizing information across multiple documents
  • Identifying areas where data and arguments are conflicted
  • Making accurate predictions based upon data
  • Identifying information bias
  • Evaluating alternate conclusions
    • Click here to learn more about mastery levels.
    Performance Task Results
    Score: 1185

    The Performance Task demonstrated your proficiency with three critical thinking and written communication skills:

    • Analysis and Problem Solving
    • Writing Effectiveness
    • Writing Mechanics
    Scale: 1 - 6
    Your Score Your School's Average Performance Task Score US Average Performance Task Score
    About The Skills
    Analysis and Problem Solving
    • Identifying facts or ideas and interpreting them accurately
    • Computing values that are pertinent to the task at hand
    • Identifying information that is connected and conflicting
    • Analyzing logic and identifying assumptions in arguments
    • Evaluating the reliability of information
    • Synthesizing information from multiple sources
    • Deciding on a course of action to solve a problem
    • Selecting the strongest data to support a decision
    • Recognizing that a text may leave some matters uncertain
    Writing Effectiveness
    • Stating a position clearly
    • Presenting evidence in support of an argument
    • Elaborating on facts or ideas
    • Constructing an organized and logically cohesive argument
    • Including the use of effective transitions
    • Considering counterarguments and addressing weaknesses in them
    Writing Mechanics
    • Using vocabulary correctly
    • Demonstrating effective use of varied and complex vocabulary
    • Constructing grammatically and syntactically correct sentences
    • Varying structure and complexity of sentences
    Selected Response Results
    Score: 1323

    The Selected Response questions demonstrated your proficiency with three critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills:

    • Data Literacy
    • Critical Reading and Evaluation
    • Critique an Argument
    Scale: 400 - 800
    Your Score Your School's Average Selected Response Score US Average Selected Response Score
    About The Skills
    Data Literacy
    • Making inferences and hypotheses based on given results
    • Evaluating data collection methodology
    • Identifying data that is connected and conflicting
    • Detecting questionable assumptions
    • Supporting or refuting a position with scientific evidence
    • Drawing a conclusion
    • Evaluating alternate conclusions
    • Recognizing when additional research is required
    Critical Reading and Evaluation
    • Supporting or refuting a position
    • Analyzing logic
    • Identifying assumptions in arguments
    • Evaluating the reliability of information
    • Identifying connected and conflicting information
    • Making justifiable inferences
    Critique an Argument
    • Detecting logical flaws and questionable assumptions
    • Addressing information that could strengthen or weaken an argument
    • Evaluating alternate conclusions