The Math Placement Test

ALEKS PPL - The Mathematics Placement Test

The University of North Texas has implemented the ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) test to determine readiness for mathematics courses. ALEKS PPL is a web-based program that uses artificial intelligence to map a student's strengths and weaknesses.

Who is eligible to take the Math Placement Test?

• Only TSI complete students can take the Math Placement Test. (Students who are TSI incomplete should consult with Advising Services concerning TSI status and developmental mathematics courses.)
• If you have taken a math class at UNT you are not eligible to take the ALEKS PPL.
  • EXCEPTION 1: Students that have successfully completed Math 1680 or Math 1580 (or an equivalent course to be transferred to UNT) and have changed their major to a field that requires Math 1650 or higher can take the Math Placement Test as long as they have not previously taken it.
  • EXCEPTION 2: Students that have successfully completed Math 1680 and must show algebra proficiency to enroll in Chemistry can take the Math Placement Test as long as they have not previously taken it.

Who should take the Math Placement Test?

• If you are TSI complete, you do not have to take the Math Placement Test to enroll in MATH 1100 (College Algebra).
• Students can place into Math 1650 via SAT score or ALEKS placement
• If you want to bypass MATH 1100 and enroll in MATH 1650 (Pre-Calculus) or MATH 1710 (Calculus I), and have not scored high enough on the SAT test, or have not taken the SAT test, you will need to take the Math Placement Test to be placed in these higher level Math courses.
• Students cannot use the Math Placement Test as a substitute for a failed class or a class in which they received a grade of W.

How can I take the Math Placement Test?

• We recommend you take the ALEKS PPL Mathematics Assessment online from anywhere. You can use Chromebooks or iPads. You are required to use LockDown Browser with a working Webcam.
  1. Go to www.aleks.com.
  2. Click on New Student / Sign Up.
  3. E-mail Tonya.King@unt.edu (using your UNT student e-mail) to request the Course Code. Enter the code on the ALEKS page.
  4. Select "confirm" on Class Information Page.
  5. Select "Not Used Before".
  6. Enter your personal information as required.
  7. Create your password.
  8. Write down your login name.
  9. Select the link in Class Module.
  10. Enter the password "MATH123".
  11. Select "Get Started".
  12. Do the short survey.
  13. Select "Get Started" to the introduction course and complet the introduction course. (This is not the test.)
  14. Select "Get Started" to begin the test.
      • Launch LockDown Browser.
      • Agree to instructions.
      • Read all steps.
  15. Begin exam.
• You also have the option to take the test on a walk-in basis, Monday-Friday between 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, in the Mathematics Undergraduate Advising and Testing Center (GAB 443), or at prescheduled orientation sessions.
• There is no charge for the UNT ALEKS PPL Assessment.
• For new UNT students who have registered for a new student orientation session, we encourage the ALEKS PPL Assessment online prior to your session.

The rules of the test

• You get 2 attempts to take the test within a year.
• To access the second attempt students must wait a minimum of 48 hours and spend a minimum of 3 hours in the prep and learning module.
• You are not allowed to use calculators for the test.

If you need accommodation due to a disability to fully participate in this program, please contact Tonya King, Department of Mathematics, via email at Tonya.King@unt.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.