• ALEKS is not a traditional exam; it is a tool to help you find the math course where you have the best chance for academic success based on your existing knowledge and skills.
• ALEKS assessments are taken in-person using a provided desktop on the IUPUC campus, and are proctored by an IUPUC staff member.
• Rather than mulitple-choice questions, ALEKS participants complete a series of free-response questions.
• Before your initial assessment, ALEKS will provide you with a quick tutorial on how to use the system, including entering your answers, using the graphing tool, and using the calculator provided.
• There is no time limit for the initial assessment, but the average completion time is approximately 90 minutes.
• When finished, you will see a summary page of your assessment, including a pie chart with your results. Because your results are available immediately, you can make an appointment with your academic advisor for after your assessment to discuss your score.

You do not have to prepare before taking your first ALEKS assessment, but you should take the test seriously as it will determine your placement in IUPUC math courses.

To prepare for your second assessment, you must complete at least one three-hour ALEKS learning module.

For ALEKS to be effective, you must do the exam on your own, without notes, books, or help from others.

• Please bring a valid photo ID. Visit the testing center guidelines page to learn about what kind of IDs are accepted by the testing center.
• Pencils and scratch paper will be provided.
• An online calculator will be available through ALEKS. You may not use a physical calculator during your assessment.

After your the initial assessment, you will see a detailed pie chart of your topic mastery called "MyPie." Choose "More Detailed Report" to see your percentage score. 

• If you're satisfied with your placement: Meeting the cut-off score for your courses is a great starting point, but it does not guarantee your academic success. You are more likely to succeed if you are fully proficient in the skills corresponding to your "MyPie" wedges. Using the learning modules will make you more likely to succeed, saving you time, money, and ensuring long-term academic success.
• If you're not satisfied with your placement: Use the online learning modules to review the skills corresponding to your "MyPie" wedges. The modules are a great way to refresh and practice skills related to math topics you've previously studied but need to brush up on. If most of the topics seem like new material, however, register for the course you placed into to learn those topics in the classroom.

Check the chart below to see which course[s] your advisor may place you in based on your ALEKS results.