{"id":4265,"date":"2023-12-28T09:41:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T15:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=4265"},"modified":"2024-02-26T11:28:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T17:28:59","slug":"aleks-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/advising-services\/determine-course-placement\/aleks-program\/","title":{"rendered":"ALEKS Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Correct mathematics placement and preparation are essential for your success, plus it can save you time and money. While ACT or Accuplacer test scores are useful, both have limitations that may cause you to be placed in a math class above or below your current abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Science and Engineering offers ALEKS, a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quickly and accurately determines exactly what mathematics you know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides a tailor-made learning module to strengthen identified weaknesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepares you for your upcoming math class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All students in the College of Science and Engineering who are taking their first college math class at WSU are encouraged to use the ALEKS program to verify their math placement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Join the ALEKS Program<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create an Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aleks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALEKS website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the option to \u201cSign Up | New Student?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the course code: 9RTL6-DLYLX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up your ALEKS account using your full legal name and Star ID number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the remaining instructions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a $25 fee that you will pay online with a credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Assessment&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you begin the program, you take an initial assessment to determine your strengths and weaknesses. This assessment will not determine your grade in any way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to take the assessment seriously and give it your best effort, so the assessment truly reflects your level of knowledge and math preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no benefit to cheating on the assessment. If you do cheat, you will likely register for a math class that is too difficult which could result in a failing grade, lost time, and wasted money.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Where_can_I_take_the_assessment?\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Where_can_I_take_the_assessment?\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Where can I take the assessment?        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>You can take the assessment anywhere you have a computer and an Internet connection. This is not a proctored test. You take it on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Find a place where you can concentrate and won\u2019t be interrupted.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"How_long_will_the_assessment_take?\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"How_long_will_the_assessment_take?\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            How long will the assessment take?        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>There are a maximum of 30 questions and most students finish the assessment in about 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Do not rush. Give the assessment your best effort. Once you start the assessment you will have 48 hours to finish the assessment.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t finish the assessment in the time allowed, you will have to restart the assessment from the beginning.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Can_I_use_my_calculator_when_I_take_the_assessment?\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Can_I_use_my_calculator_when_I_take_the_assessment?\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Can I use my calculator when I take the assessment?        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>ALEKS will provide an online calculator for problems requiring a calculator.<\/p>\n<p>Do not use any other calculator while taking the assessment. You may use scratch paper and a pen or pencil.<\/p>\n<p>Do not consult any other source for help including friends, family, notes, textbooks, and Internet searchers.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Class Modules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A beginning class will be suggested and an appropriate learning module will become available to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be given a chance to work on any weaknesses before you begin class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The learning module will be available for 6 months once you begin work in the module.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Interpret Your ALEKS Score<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p>After your initial assessment you will be given a score that indicates which WSU course is best for your current skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_4266\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"4266\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"ALEKS Score\"            id=\"footable_4266\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_4146106163_4266\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4266 ninja_table_unique_id_4146106163_4266 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_aleks_assessment_score \">ALEKS Assessment Score<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_suggested_course \">Suggested Course<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"218\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_218\">\n            <td>0-45 <\/td><td>Math 050 - Intermediate Algebra<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"219\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_219\">\n            <td>46-60  <\/td><td>Math 115 - College Algebra<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"220\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_220\">\n            <td>61-75<\/td><td>Math 120 - Precalculus<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"221\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_221\">\n            <td>76-100<\/td><td>Math 212 - Calculus I<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Current Placement<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Lower Placement<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Higher Placement<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Current Placement<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>You are taking the correct class if the ALEKS suggested class matches the class into which you have been placed.<\/p>\n<p>You may use the provided learning module to get a head start on your class.<\/p>\n<p>The module will help you prepare for many of the topics that will be presented once your class begins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Lower Placement<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>If the ALEKS suggested class is below the level of the class into which you have been placed, you may want to either:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Practice your skills and re-take the ALEKS<\/li>\n<li>Use the learning module to help strengthen your skills before class begins<\/li>\n<li>Drop your current class and enroll in the ALEKS suggested class which is a better match for your current abilities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Talk to your advisor or the Math Department Chair if you re-take the ALEKS and the suggested class remains at a lower level than the class you are registered for.<\/p>\n<p>Some classes fill early, so reach out sooner than later if you want to change your schedule.<\/p>\n<p>You may to continue use the learning module to prepare for your new class.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Higher Placement<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>If the ALEKS suggested class is at a higher level than the class into which you have been placed, you may be able to have your math class changed.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule a meeting with the Chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department as soon as possible before classes begin to discuss your ALEKS assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Some classes fill quickly, so you\u2019ll have more options the sooner you request a change in your schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Continue using the prep and learning module to strengthen your skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Your Score&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can re-take up to 5 assessments within 12 months to try to improve your score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must wait at least 48 hours between assessments&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>spend at least 3 hours working in your prep and learning module.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Math &amp; Statistics Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Mathematics &amp; Statistics Department\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           152 Gildemeister Hall\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5370<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\"><\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Chris Malone\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.2989<\/p>\n\n       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