ALEKS Math Placement Exam An online math placement exam must be done prior to arrival at FAU The math placement system is known as ALEKS. This system is used so that you are placed into the correct math class at FAU. This placement is not a way to skip math classes at FAU! ALL students at FAU must take math regardless of your major. This placement exam will determine what math class you can register for during the Fall semester.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT ALEKS 1. Who must take ALEKS?
ALL entering freshmen You must take ALEKS without assistance. Receiving assistance on the ALEKS placement test is a violation of FAU's Code of Academic Integrity and is punishable under the provisions of that code; see www.fau.edu/regulations/chapter4/4.001_Code_of_Academic_Integrity.pdf
2. How much does it cost? Where and when do I take it?
The cost is $10.00 the first time a student takes the exam from home Complete the ALEKS exam in your home country before you arrive in the U.S.
3. How long does the exam take?
There is a time limit of three hours the first time you take the exam.
4. Should I seek help or assistance while taking the exam?
No, absolutely not. If you get help from anyone on the exam, your score will not reflect your true math ability and will set you up for poor performance in your first FAU course.
ALEKS FAQs Continued… 5. What should I expect on the exam?
Before starting, have ready whatever you might need for calculating answers: a piece of paper and pen or pencil. DO NOT use a calculator. An electronic calculator will be provided when appropriate during the exam. Before the first question, ALEKS will check your computer software configuration and download the plug-ins necessary to take the exam. Next, there will be a very brief tutorial explaining how to key in your answers. The exam includes questions at many levels so, depending on your background, you may not be familiar with the content of every question. Exam results appear on the last page. The pie chart at the top of the page displays your performance in various categories. The “What you can do” section that follows itemizes those categories that you performed well in. The “What you are ready to learn next” section lists those areas that you will need to review if you need to take the exam again. Your ALEKS placement score appears above the pie chart: "__% Mastery.”
ALEKS FAQs Continued… 6. What if I’m unsure of my math ability and want to refresh my skills? Two optional learning modules are available to prepare for the ALEKS math placement exam:
Preparation for College Algebra Learning Module Preparation for Calculus Learning Module
Learning modules are available for six weeks, but this does not mean you must study for the full six weeks. Use as much or as little of the six-week time period as you’d like to prepare for the math placement exam. Each learning module costs $38. Use the following course codes to access the learning modules:
Preparation for College Algebra Learning Module Code = FYTUK-EMPHF Preparation for Calculus Learning Module Code = GXDFG-EYN9A
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ALEKS LOGIN/INSTRUCTION GUIDE 1. Go to www.aleks.com and click on “Sign Up Now”
2. Enter the course code and click “Continue” Math Placement Exam Code = HRU4F-3LJFN (Only allowed to take once from home) Optional Learning Module Codes on previous slide
ALEKS 3. Confirm the course information and click “Continue”
ALEKS 4. Choose the “I have never used ALEKS before” option and click “Continue”
ALEKS 5. Click the “Purchase An Access Code” button in the box on the right
6. Enter your payment information and click “Continue”
Email
[email protected] if you do not have a bank/credit card for payment.
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7. Review the order and click “Place My Order”
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8. Click on “Complete Registration”
ALEKS 9. Click on “Continue Sign Up”
10. Fill in the student information (name, email address, student ID (ZNumber listed on FAU offer letter), password), agree to the terms, and click “Continue”
ALEKS 11. Take note of your login name and password. This is important, especially if you take a learning module first and then need to log back in for the math placement exam. Click “Continue” to begin using ALEKS.
Please email
[email protected] your full name and FAU ID number when you have completed the ALEKS exam
ALEKS PLACEMENT SCORES Use the table below to understand what math course you will be allowed to take your first semester at FAU based on your math placement score (Reminder: Your score appears on the last page of the exam above the pie chart: "__% Mastery.”) The ALEKS scores listed in the table are the minimum scores required for entry into these math courses. COURSE
ALEKS SCORE
DETAILS
MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra
0
This course will help improve your math skills but it is an elective course at FAU. It is the lowest level math course offered. It will not count towards any major’s requirements.
MAC 1105: College Algebra
30
MAC 2233: Methods of Calculus
40
MAC 2311: Calculus w/ Analytic Geometry I
65
Required course for all Engineering majors.
ALEKS I received a low score on the ALEKS exam. What should I do?
The exam contains questions for students with varied strengths and backgrounds in math, so you should not worry about your particular score. More important than your score is the class in which you should enroll. Your course of action will very much depend on your major. If you want a better score to get into a higher-level class, you have several options. If you lack formal training in one of the pre-requisite topics for the course, you should take the pre-requisite course(s) at FAU. If you previously studied all of the pre-requisites and feel that you need a refresher, ALEKS offers online learning modules, each six weeks in length, designed to work with students to enhance their mathematics ability. The cost for each six-week learning module is $38.00. If your score was at or slightly above the minimum score required for enrolling in a particular course (minimum scores on previous slide), you should still consider one of the above options for enhancing your mathematics ability. Keep in mind that the higher your score, the better you will likely perform in the class.
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Can I take it again? Any subsequent attempts must be taken in person at FAU's Office of Testing & Evaluation Subsequent attempts of the ALEKS exam must be completed as soon as possible upon arrival at FAU’s campus. Fall 2015 semester classes begin August 17th and testing must be complete by this first week of class or sooner.
Registration Information:
You must arrive at the Office of Testing & Evaluation no later than 2:15pm to ensure you receive the full 2 hours of testing time. NO EXCEPTIONS. Cost is $28.50 - Testing Fee must be paid before arriving at the Testing Center. All testing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Testing is on a walk-in basis only AFTER you have paid your testing fee between the hours of 8:30am - 2:15pm The exam is 2 hours in length.
PLEASE NOTE: you MUST take the ALEKS exam at home first before re-taking it inperson on FAU’s campus If you want to re-take the ALEKS exam when you arrive at FAU, please email
[email protected] for further registration and payment details.
