Dear College Algebra Student,
Note: This is a reminder for those of you who have not yet taken the Placement
Test and First Notice for those who recently enrolled in Math 1513 for
spring 2012. If you have completed the Placement Test with an acceptable
score, see the last paragraph.
A placement testing system is being implemented for enrollment
in courses such as Math 1513 College Algebra. Because you are enrolled
in this course for spring 2012, you are required to take the placement
test before your first class meeting. It is recommended that you take
the exam as soon as possible.
The exam uses a system called ALEKS and is online. You may take it from
any location where there is a suitable computer with internet access. The
results of the exam will give you an evaluation of your preparation for
Math 1513. In order for the information to be accurate it is important
that you follow the directions and that you do not use any external aids
or assistance.
The exam is designed to evaluate preparation for a range of mathematics
courses and is denoted within ALEKS as Assessment for Preparation
for Calculus. For Math 1513 a score of 30% or above is considered
adequate preparation. Students scoring below 25% will be required to
do some additional work during the first few weeks of class to improve
their skills and knowledge of the prerequisite material. This additional
work will be incorporated into the course grade for these students.
Students who take the placement exam and wish to review and retake the
placement exam prior to the start of classes, may do so. Prior to retaking
the exam it is recommended that the online Learning Modules in ALEKS be
used for review. Access to these modules is provided through the same
login that is used to access the placement exam. A student who is able
to achieve a score of 25% or above after reviewing will be exempted from
the additional work. Retakes should be at least 24 hours apart and at
most two retakes (a total of three attempts) will be considered.
Go to
http://www.math.okstate.edu/aleks_fall2011
for additional information and detailed instructions for accessing
the exam. To avoid problems read that webpage thoroughly and follow
the directions.
Early next week I will compile a list of those students who have completed the
Placement Test with a score above 25% and email confirmation. Individual
instructors will also begin receiving score information.
Dale Alspach
Department of Mathematics
Oklahoma State University
Dear College Algebra Student,
A placement testing system is being implemented for enrollment
in courses such as Math 1513 College Algebra. Because you are enrolled
in this course for spring 2012, you are required to take the placement
test before your first class meeting. It is recommended that you take
the exam as soon as possible.
The exam uses a system called ALEKS and is online. You may take it from
any location where there is a suitable computer with internet access. The
results of the exam will give you an evaluation of your preparation for
Math 1513. In order for the information to be accurate it is important
that you follow the directions and that you do not use any external aids
or assistance.
The exam is designed to evaluate preparation for a range of mathematics
courses. For Math 1513 a score of 30% or above is considered adequate
preparation. Students scoring below 25% will be required to do some
additional work during the first few weeks of class to improve their
skills and knowledge of the prerequisite material. This additional work
will be incorporated into the course grade for these students.
Students who take the placement exam and wish to review and retake the
placement exam prior to the start of classes, may do so. Prior to retaking
the exam it is recommended that the online Learning Modules in ALEKS be
used for review. Access to these modules is provided through the same
login that is used to access the placement exam. A student who is able
to achieve a score of 25% or above after reviewing will be exempted from
the additional work. Retakes should be at least 24 hours apart and at
most two retakes (a total of three attempts) will be considered.
Go to
http://www.math.okstate.edu/aleks_fall2011
for additional information and detailed instructions for accessing
the exam. To avoid problems read that webpage thoroughly and follow
the directions.
Dale Alspach
Department of Mathematics
Oklahoma State University
