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You can now work through the ALEKS learning modules or take the assessment.
ALEKS PPL is a math placement testing program that combines testing with individualized learning modules to help students improve their math skills and overall math course placement.
The information below is for Current Students who first enrolled after Fall 2021. If you are an Incoming Student, Dual Enrolled, or Early College Student, please follow the appropriate link below.
To begin using ALEKS PPL, you must register for an account and pay the $20 registration fee (see below). Once this is done you will have access to five tests and the corresponding Learning Modules. Due to the use of Respondus Monitor for remote proctoring, all five tests will be considered proctored tests. You will enter a password at the beginning of each test that will mark the test as “proctored” and then launch Respondus Monitor. You will have two hours to complete the test. No physical calculator or notes are allowed but you may use scrap paper. ALEKS PPL will provide an on screen calculator when needed. At the end of your test, you will receive your ALEKS score and can see where that places you based on LSSU’s Math Course Placement Chart.
If you are not satisfied with your score, you will need to begin work in the Prep Learning Modules. These modules are created using the data from your test- you will be practicing the skills you need to master to move to the next level, not things you already know. To unlock your next test attempt, you will need to complete the Learning Module. These can be quite long but are the key to improving your course placement! There is also a 48 hour “cool down” period between test attempts so that you have time to practice and improve your skills.
Once you’ve completed your Learning Module, you can take another attempt at the test. This process repeats until you are satisfied with your ALEKS score or have used all five tests attempts.
On the left side of your ALEKS PPL main screen, you’ll see the option to take your next test attempt. To begin a proctored test, please select “Proctored” and then “Placement Assessment Override” in the next window. On the next screen enter the password “LSSU21!” and click submit. This will bring you to the setup of Respondus.
Next you will need to download Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor if you haven’t used these previously with ALEKS PPL. The fee for using Respondus with ALEKS PPL is included in your registration.
After downloading the software, you will need to launch Respondus and go through the setup process. That setup process will include the following:
Respondus will flag tests that have suspicious behavior and the footage will be reviewed to ensure no cheating occurred. Cheating on your ALEKS PPL Math Placement Test is not in your best interest and will result in your scores being invalidated.
LSSU Math Course | Required ALEKS Score |
---|---|
MATH 088 | 0-29 |
MATH 102, 119, 207 | 30-45 |
MATH 103, 104, 111 | 46-60 |
MATH 131 | 46-75 |
MATH 112 | 61-75 |
MATH 151 | 76-100 OR 61-75 MATH 131 |
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