TheALEKSwebsite provides you the opportunity to take a practice test. The actual placement test will have 30 questions. In the practice version it will stop at 20 questions, then ask you to choose a level of understanding. For 48 hours, you’ll be able to practice questions with feedback in two modes – 1. Review of questions that the placement and your choice of level gave you credit for knowing found in the main menu (three lines at the top left on the home page) and 2. Learning new topics that you are ready to learn that will automatically be presented at the left of the home page.
Here are the steps to get to the practice test and after completion, the review and learning modes:
- Go to www.aleks.com and click onFree Trialin the upper right of the screen, the second of four choices from left to right.
- On this page, under Independent Use, click CONTINUE.
- Here under Explore Student Module, click TRY ALEKS NOW.
- On the next page, click Terms of Use, read as desired, then check the box next to I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and then click CONTINUE.
- Next complete the short form Enter Your Personal Information. You fill in your first name, last name, email and verify email (please use a personal email account here – not a school account), then choose College or K-12 Student in the first drop-down menu, then Higher Ed | Math in the middle one, and Beginning and Intermediate Algebra Combined for the last choice, then clickCONTINUE.
- AGuest Accountwill then be created with a username and password. Write them down if you want to come back and access ALEKS again for more practice before the placement exam. Then click CONTINUE TO FREE TRIAL.
- There are a couple of pages of explanation, then you will go through a Tools Tutorial that shows you briefly how to enter various types of answers in the ALEKS platform.
- After that, it will give you an initial knowledge check that will be similar to the placement test, but it will cut you off after 20 questions. The actual placement will be 30 questions. When it finished it will ask you what level of math you want to work on. Choose one of the first two unless your math skills are very strong.
- As stated, you have access for 48 hours. Time your practice so that you do it in the two or three days before you take the test.
- Choose when you want to take the WCSU ALEKS Placement Test by clicking or copying and pasting this link: https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/placement/math/ to register to take it on a particular date and time.
Once you are ready to take the placement exam, use the link below to register for a testing date:
FAQs
Webcam Surveillance: ALEKS watches your face through your webcam for any suspicious activity. You will be marked as cheating if you are observed looking away from your screen or acting in any other suspicious way.
How to ace the ALEKS test? ›
How do I pass the ALEKS placement test?
- Don't do the problems in your head – use pencil and paper.
- Do use a calculator when available – some questions allow it.
- Don't go into the test cold – refresh your skills beforehand.
- Don't rush – you have a full 24 hours to complete the ALEKS test.
The ALEKS score is a number between 1 and 100 and is interpreted as a percentage correctly. A higher ALEKS score is evidence that you have mastered more math concepts.
Do unproctored ALEKS tests count? ›
Students that are required to take ALEKS are expected to take one un-proctored practice test. Since it is an un-proctored exam, the score received will not count toward satisfying remediation requirements.
Is there an ALEKS answer key? ›
The worksheet answer key is automatically sent to the Master Account via the ALEKS Message Center.
Does the ALEKS test watch you? ›
You must have a camera on your computer so you can use the Respondus Monitor. The monitor will record your exam attempt and flag suspicious behavior for our review. Should an exam be flagged suspicious, an in-person proctored assessment will be required. So, if they believe you cheated your test will be invalidated.
What is the average ALEKS math score? ›
Scores are not percentages. They are converted into benchmarks to place students into an appropriate math class based on their skill level, so don't panic if you see a score of 35, which is our average.
What if I do bad on the ALEKS test? ›
Your placement result (overall score) is a number between 0 and 100. It represents the percentage of topics that you have mastered within ALEKS. *Students who score below 30% or place below MATH 100, will be are encouraged to enroll in MATH 101.
Can you use scratch paper on ALEKS? ›
You will have two hours to complete the assessment. Have a pencil and plenty of blank scratch paper. You may only use the online calculator provided by ALEKS.
Is a 30 a good ALEKS math placement test? ›
Please keep in mind that ALEKS scores are not grades like on a class exam. A score of 30 or higher reflects that a student is adequately prepared for college-level mathematics. Higher level scores representative an adequate preparedness for higher level courses.
The result of your ALEKS (overall score) is a number between 0 and 100. This represents the percentage of topics that ALEKS has identified as your mastery. ALEKS scores of 30 or higher indicate adequate preparation for college-level mathematics. ALEKS scores cannot be interpreted as test scores.
Is 71 a good ALEKS score? ›
In most colleges, ALEKS scores of 30 or higher show enough preparation for college-level mathematics. However, if you want to be at the highest level in math courses and save time and tuition, a score of 75 or higher is required.
What do teachers see on ALEKS? ›
The ALEKS Pie Report shows the average learning rates for the class and detailed information on the topics students have mastered, not mastered, and are ready to learn.
Can teachers see how long you spend on ALEKS? ›
Selecting a student's name from the class level report will open the individual's Time and Topic Report, where instructors can see the specific topics the student attempted and mastered on a daily basis. The blue triangle indicates that the student spent some time in an ALEKS assessment.
Do knowledge checks matter on ALEKS? ›
But the results of an ALEKS Knowledge Check will. Instead of just showing you which questions you got right and wrong, Knowledge Check results go a step further and tell you which topics to focus on in order to improve your mastery of the course and improve your chances of getting an A on your next exam.
What can teachers see on ALEKS? ›
The report shows the date of the student's last login, total hours spent in the course, and average number of hours spent working in ALEKS per week. The student's pie chart is displayed, and each slice reveals the student's ready to learn topics.
Can teachers see how much time you spend on ALEKS? ›
The blue triangle in both the class and individual level reports denotes when students have spent time in an ALEKS assessment. Purpose: Instructors can view detailed, daily activity for the class for up to a two week period; individual student data can be viewed for up to 6 months.
Does the ALEKS test have a camera? ›
As with other placement assessments, students will need a computer to take their math placement assessment. Chromebooks are not supported by Respondus Monitor. In addition to a computer, students will need a computer camera with audio.
What happens if you do bad on the ALEKS math test? ›
You will have the option to take remediation modules if you are unhappy with your first score. You will then be able to take a second proctored attempt.
