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Who has to take the ALEKS PPL Assessment? 

All students planning to take Math 110 (College Algebra), Math 112 (Precalculus), Math 213 (Applied Calculus I), or Math 221 (Calculus I) who do not have college credit for the course prerequisite. 

When do I take the ALEKS PPL Assessment? 

Fall 2026 – Students who intend to take a math course in the Fall 2026 semester may take the assessment any time after they receive their geneseo.edu email address. The assessment must be taken at least twice before students register for courses.

Are ALEKS PPL Assessments proctored? The assessment must be taken in a proctored setting, either in person or remotely using Respondus Monitor.

Is there a fee for using ALEKS PPL? Yes. You will pay a $25 enrollment fee with a credit card before you begin the assessment. There is an additional $5 fee when you take the assessment the second time. There are no fees for taking the assessment the third, fourth, or fifth time.

Do I need to install any software or plug-ins prior to taking the ALEKS Placement Assessment? You will need access to the internet and use an updated browser. For a list of preferred browsers, please review the ALEKS system requirements on their under Higher Ed Mathematics. You will need to download .

What topics are covered during the ALEKS PPL Assessment? ALEKS PPL is an online, adaptive system that covers a broad spectrum of mathematics topics. The length of the Placement Assessment will vary, but can be up to 25 questions. You will see some, but not all, of the math you learned in high school. It is a Placement Assessment, not a preview of the math courses at 51黑料网. After you take your first Placement Assessment, you will have the opportunity to review and master topics in which you may not be proficient.

Topics covered in the Placement Assessment (depending on your answers to the questions; you may not see all of these topics):

• Real numbers (including fractions, integers, and percentages)
• Equations and inequalities (including linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, and quadratic equations),
• Linear and quadratic functions (including graphs and functions, linear functions, and parabolas), exponents and polynomials (including integer exponents, polynomial arithmetic, factoring, and polynomial equations), rational expressions (including rational equations and rational functions
• Radical expressions (including higher roots and rational exponents)
• Exponentials and logarithms (including function compositions and inverse functions, properties of logarithms, and logarithmic equations)
• Geometry and trigonometry (including perimeter, area, and volume, coordinate geometry, trigonometric functions, and identities and equations).

Can I practice using the ALEKS input tools before I begin the Placement Assessment? ALEKS will provide a brief tutorial to make sure you are comfortable with the math palette tools before your Placement Assessment begins. The tutorial shows you how to enter different types of answers, how to use the ALEKS calculator, and how to graph. If you aren’t sure how to input an answer, or need help while you are taking the Placement Assessment, select the Help button below the answer palette tools. Going to the tutorial during your Placement Assessment will NOT impact your Placement Assessment results.

What is the format of the questions on ALEKS? ALEKS is not a multiple-choice Placement Assessment. It is open-response and requires you to work out solutions with a paper and pencil, then enter them into ALEKS. Be sure to have scratch paper with you. 

May I use a calculator while using ALEKS? ALEKS will provide an on-screen calculator if you need one to complete a particular problem. Otherwise, you may not use a calculator. ALEKS will NOT provide a calculator for problems that do not need a calculator.

May I use any other resources during a Placement Assessment? You may only use a pen or pencil, paper, and the resources provided within ALEKS. You should not receive assistance from friends, family, other websites, textbooks, or any other resources not provided by ALEKS. Using outside resources will lead to improper placement and potentially course failure. It is also a violation of the 51黑料网 Academic Honesty guidelines.

Can I review a question after I’ve answered it? Because ALEKS is adaptive, once you submit an answer, you cannot change it. Be sure to carefully check your answer before submitting your response. 

What if I see questions I don鈥檛 know how to answer?  It is likely that you will be asked questions on material you have not yet learned. On such questions it is appropriate to answer I don’t know. On any question that you have familiarity with, however, it is important to do your best. The answer I don’t know is interpreted by ALEKS to mean that you do not know how to solve the topic, and this will be reflected in the Placement Assessment results. There is no penalty for incorrectly answering a question on the Placement Assessment, it only helps ALEKS understand what you know and don鈥檛 know.  

Are Placement Assessments timed? Yes, you have up to three hours to complete a Placement Assessment once it has begun.

What happens if I do not complete a Placement Assessment in the allotted time? You will be given a placement result, but it may not be a true reflection of your abilities. 

I am ready to start my ALEKS PPL Assessment. How do I begin? Students who will be registering for math courses offered during Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 can create an ALEKS account in the . Use this link every time you want to access ALEKS, do not try to log in from aleks.com. Your account won’t be recognized on that website.

What is my placement result? Your placement result (overall score) is a number between 0 and 100. It represents the percentage of topics ALEKS has identified you have mastered. The table below shows the correspondence of test scores with course placement (middle column) if your score is being used for course placement. Your first assessment score is not used for course placement. Your score on the first assessment determines which prep and learning module you are assigned (right column). The prep and learning modules are designed to strengthen your math skills as you work on the prerequisite material for the next math course. You must take the assessment a second time in order to get a course placement.

Assessment scores below 45 do not qualify for course placement.

ALEKS Score	Course Placement	ALEKS Prep and Learning Module
9 or below	N/A	Prep for Beginning Algebra
10 – 24	N/A	Prep for Intermediate Algebra
25 – 39	N/A	Prep for College Algebra
40 – 45	N/A	Prep for Precalculus
46 – 54	Math 110: College Algebra	Prep for Precalculus
55 – 60	Math 110: College Algebra	Prep for Calculus
61 – 75	Math 112: Precalculus OR Math 213: Applied Calculus	Prep for Calculus
76 – 100	Math 221: Calculus I	Prep for Calculus

Where can I see my score? You will receive your score immediately upon completion of your Placement Assessment. Your ALEKS score can be viewed be re-entering ALEKS using the same access link for which you took the Placement Assessment.

How long is my placement result valid? Your placement result is valid for up to 12 months.

What if I do not place into the course I wanted? This is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the Prep and Learning Module assigned to you after your first assessment.

I did not place into the course I wanted. Can I take it anyway? No, you must achieve the minimum placement result to take each corresponding class.

What if I placed into the course I wanted? Congratulations! It may take up to 24 hours to update your records before you are able to register for your course. Continue to use your Prep and Learning Module to improve your chances for success in your course. The placement result required is the minimum preparation for your course. Take advantage of the individualized review and learning features in ALEKS to get a better grade in your course.

CanI retake the ALEKS PPL Assessment? Yes, you may take the assessment up to a total of five times. However, to make each attempt worthwhile, it is important that you spend time working in your Prep and Learning Module between assessments so that you can improve your skills. After your second attempt, you must spend a minimum of 5 hours in your assigned prep and learning module before you may take the placement assessment again.

Can I retake the ALEKS PPL Assessment immediately? There is generally no benefit to retaking the assessment immediately after completing an attempt so you must wait 48 hours between placement attempts. You cannot improve your results by simply retaking the assessment without spending time in the Prep and Learning Module to refresh any material you may have forgotten.

How long do I have access to my Prep and Learning Module? You will have twelve months of access to your Prep and Learning Module. Access will begin once you select start on the top of your screen. DO NOT select into the Prep and Learning Module until you are ready to start working. 

Is there an additional fee for my Prep and Learning Module? Access to a Prep and Learning Module is included along with the additional Placement Assessments.

Must I work in my ALEKS Prep and Learning Module between Placement Assessments? Students are required to work in the Prep and Learning Modules for a specific amount of time prior to each Placement Assessment to increase success.

• prior to 2nd attempt鈥攏o required amount of time, though spending some time in your module is strongly recommended.
• prior to 3rd attempt鈥攔equired to complete 5 additional hours of work in the Prep and Learning Module before attempting assessment.
• prior to 4th attempt鈥攔equired to complete 5 additional hours of work in the Prep and Learning Module before attempting assessment.
• prior to 5th attempt鈥攔equired to complete 5 additional hours of work in the Prep and Learning Module before attempting assessment.

What are ALEKS Knowledge Checks? While working in a Prep and Learning Module, you will periodically complete a Knowledge Check to make sure you have mastered the topics you gained in Learning Mode. If you do not show mastery during the Knowledge Check, the topics will be added back into your Learning Pie so you can review them again.  

Does progress in an ALEKS Prep and Learning Module count towards placement? No, you must complete a new Placement Assessment to change your placement result. Select the placement tab in the upper right corner of the ALEKS page to start a new Placement Assessment.

What do I do if my web browser gets stuck or my computer crashes while I’m taking the Placement Assessment? Close the browser or log out and back in. ALEKS will resume the Placement Assessment exactly where you left off, with no loss of your previous answers.

Where can I get technical help with ALEKS? If you encounter any technical difficulties, please contact the ALEKS support team at 1-800-258-2374 during their operating hours:

• Mon-Thurs 7am – 1am
• Fri 7am – 9pm
• Sun 4pm – 1am
• CLOSED Saturday

You may also submit a support form at .