Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS)
ALEKS is an online placement assessment, not a test. The difference is that a placement assessment is designed to identify if you are prepared for a specific science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics courses/programs at A&M-Texarkana. Furthermore, the placement assessment offers an accurate measure of your current mathematical skills so that you will be successful in your course(s). The most important thing is that you take the assessment seriously and give it an honest effort so that the assessment truly reflects your level of knowledge and math preparedness.
ALEKS adaptive system covers a broad spectrum of mathematics topics. The length of the placement assessment for A&M-Texarkana is two (2) hours and can be up to 30 questions. After the Placement Assessment, a targeted Prep and Learning module is available for you to review and learn material so that you can improve placement and eventual course outcomes. You have two (2) additional opportunities to improve your placement assessment if you choose.
ALEKS Frequently Asked Questions
Topics covered:
- 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)
***NO Calculators are permitted during the placement (proctored) assessment.
Two Options for Completing ALEKS
Option 1 - A&M-Texarkana (Bringle Lake) Proctoring
To register for ALEKS to be completed at A&M-Texarkana Testing Center visit our registration page. ALEKS is also offered online virtual remotely using Respondus Monitor.
- Create an account at ALEKS.com
- On the ALEKS homepage, you will see a yellow box that says, "New Student? SIGN UP NOW!"
* General students (Practice): KMVWX-WG9DK (10-character Class Code) Fall 2024 CODE - Be sure to write down your login information, as you will need it to access your account in the future.
- ALEKS will ask a series of demographic questions; you will then have access to take a practice (unproctored) test. Upon logging in to complete the UNPROCTORED assessment, click "Add Class", enter the "Class Code" and follow the prompts accordingly.
- After completion of the practice (unproctored) test, you will receive a test score and the topics available for review and skill enhancement.
- You are now ready to work in the Prep & Learning Modules.
- On the ALEKS homepage, you will see a yellow box that says, "New Student? SIGN UP NOW!"
- When you feel ready to test for PLACEMENT/PROCTORED (you have 2 attempts). Placement time allotment is 2 hours. The ALEKS PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT (Proctored, Password/Code is MANDATORY for Credit).
Option 2 - Virtual (Online) Proctoring
ALEKS is also offered online virtual remotely using Respondus Monitor. Please follow the below instructions and links to complete.
We are excited for you to attend Texas A&M University-Texarkana and to join the Eagle family. The first step in your enrollment is to take a placement test which will help determine which courses are best for you. It is our goal to support your enrollment experience during this very difficult time. To test, you will need a Windows or Mac computer (desktop or laptop) with a webcam and audio capabilities. Unfortunately, Chromebooks are not supported.
See below instructions for ALEKS testing remotely:
- Connect directly to ALEKS from the website: ALEKS.com
- On the ALEKS homepage, you will see a yellow box that says, "New Student? SIGN UP NOW!"
* General students (Practice):KMVWX-WG9DK (10-character Class Code) Fall 2024 CODE - Be sure to write down your login information, as you will need it to access your account in the future.
- ALEKS will ask a series of demographic questions; you will then have access to take a practice (unproctored) test. Upon logging in to complete the UNPROCTORED assessment, click "Add Class", enter the "Class Code" and follow the prompts accordingly.
- After completion of the practice (unproctored) test, you will receive a test score and the topics available for review and skill enhancement.
- You are now ready to work in the Prep & Learning Modules.
- When you feel ready to test for PLACEMENT/PROCTORED (you have 2 attempts), you MUST activate the LockDown Browser and the webcam on your computer. Placement time allotment is 2 hours.
- You will need a Windows or Mac computer (Chromebooks are not supported) that enables you to install software. The computer will also need a functioning webcam and microphone since you will be recorded during the assessment.
- Even if you have previously downloaded LockDown Browser for another course or assignment, you will still need to download this version as it is unique to ALEKS Placement Assessments. The download links are available on the ALEKS website. Run the installation program after the download is complete.
- Once LockDown Browser is installed, go to the following link with a regular browser to test if LockDown Browser will launch properly from your computer. Also perform the webcam check, clicking here.
- If you have any problems with the LockDown Browser or the webcam setup, open a support ticket.
To receive the Password/Code for the PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT (Proctored), you MUST:
- Complete and/or have a CURRENT A&M-Texarkana Application on file
- Provide your A&M-Texarkana CWID #
- Schedule an appointment
- Please allow approximately three (3) business days for password/code to be emailed once ALL required information is received DURING business hours of operation.
ALEKS (Respondus Monitor) Acknowledgement:
- Completing ALEKS remotely, you are agreeing to Respondus Monitor terms and conditions. In addition, you are consenting to being recorded and for your recording to be reviewed in order to ensure academic integrity. If any concerns (academic dishonesty) are noticed after review, you will be contacted and advised of the specifics, scores voided and required to retake.
- MUST present a CURRENT/VALID photo ID to the webcam
- Personal calculators are NOT permitted. You must use the calculator onscreen.
- No electronic and/or recording devices permitted EXCEPT required software/devices for Respondus Monitor
- ONLY the incoming student is permitted to complete the exam. No additional material and assistance permitted (i.e., parent, sibling, friend, etc.)
- Scratch paper MUST be shredded (destroyed) in front of the webcam
Placement Scores
| 0-29 | College Algebra/Trigonometry |
| 30-50 | Precalculus |
| 51-100 | Calculus I |
For additional questions regarding ALEKS visit ALEKS FAQs, contact your Academic Advisor and/or Testing Center (testingcenter@tamut.edu).
ADA Accommodations
Students with disabilities can contact the Disabilities Office at (903) 223-3062 or accommodations@tamut.edu. Accommodations MUST be in place two (2) weeks prior to scheduled appointment.