Spring 2012 ALEKS Assessment Information

1. Students enrolled in Math 170 for Spring 2012 must complete the ALEKS assessment before midnight on Monday, January 23, 2012.


2. Students in Math 147 are NOT required to take the ALEKS assessment.


3. This is a graded, online, take home exam. Failure to meet the minimum required assessment score will result in a grade of zero for this exam. The effect on your overall class grade will be to lose one full letter grade.


4. Assessments from prior semesters are not valid. This assessment is for your Spring 2012, Math 170 class. Assessments from other classes do not count.


5. Your initial assessment if prepaid. You can begin anytime. Once you begin your assessment you have one week to complete it.

   Click Here for Initial Assessment Instructions



6. If you are still enrolled at the fee paying deadline (January 30, 2012) your fees will include a small charge to cover the costs of administering the ALEKS assessment program. Click here for a detailed explanation.


7. Students enrolled in Math 170 are required to obtain a minimum ALEKS assessment score of 70% by the 5th day of enrollment (January 23, 2012).


8. If your first assessment is below 70% you can, and should, reassess. There are two ways to reassess.


9. A one-time reassessment is available for $5.00. This is recommended if your first assessment was close to 70%.
   
   Click Here for Reassessment Instructions


10. A learning module is available for $30.00. This is recommended if your first assessment was well below 70%. This is required if you have already used your one-time reassessment.
    
    Click Here for Learning Module Instructions


11. Students are encouraged to assess early to ensure that they have ample opportunity to meet the minimum score.


12. Students who fail to meet the assessment target are strongly encouraged to switch to the prerequisite course (Math 144 or Math 147).


13. Students who fail to meet the minimum score but choose to remain enrolled will lose one full letter grade from their final course grade.


14. Please check the Frequently Asked Questions for further information.