ALEKS Dual Enrollment

Prior to the summer of 2018, ALEKS was the primary tool used to appropriately place students into introductory math courses. Beginning in the summer of 2018, however, FIU adopted a new math placement model (MPM version 1.0) that replaces ALEKS as the primary placement tool. The MPM, considers, among others, three key variables for predicting the highest course in which a student might be successful. The most significant predictor variables were determined to be, in order, (1) unweighted overall high school GPA, (2) SAT Quantitative/ACT Math score, and (3) the degree of difficulty of the highest level high school math course in which students enrolled.

For some students, however, it may still be necessary for them to take the ALEKS. Unlike the new, math placement model, ALEKS, Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) is a web-based, artificially intelligent system that "accurately measures the student's math foundation and creates a personalized learning module to review and refresh lost knowledge, allowing the student to be placed successfully".

Please note Dual Enrollment students seeking to take the ALEKS assessment remotely must first contact the Dual Enrollment department.

Pay a $20 assessment fee to the ALEKS Corporation. It is important that you pay the required fee prior to your test date. Click here to access the ALEKS Dual Enrollment single sign-on page to create your account and to pay the $20 access code fee.
Students are to use Respondus Monitor and pay $5 for the remote assessment of the ALEKS.
For a more detailed approach on how to register and take the ALEKS, please view the instructional video below:

To re-take an assessment (up to 4 retakes allowed with no additional ALEKS fees)
Dual enrollment students who wish to retake the ALEKS must go to the ALEKS Dual Enrollment single sign-on page.

Schedule of Fees for ALEKS Dual Enrollment Exam
Exam Type	Price	Duration
ALEKS
ALEKS First-Time	Pay to: Respondus Monitor - $5 Pay to: ALEKS Corporation - $20	2½ hours
ALEKS Retake	Pay to: Respondus Monitor - $5 ALEKS Corp: Free up to 4 add'l attempts	2½ hours

What can I expect on the assessment?

First of all, you do not need a calculator. If a question requires the use of a calculator, one will appear on your screen. Before you start the assessment, a short tutorial is provided to familiarize you with the ALEKS dashboard. The assessment will consist of up to 30 open-ended questions, with varying degrees of difficulty. You will not know whether your answer is correct or not. Your initial answer determines what question you are asked next, as ALEKS probes the depth of your knowledge. Because of the adaptive nature of the assessment, you will not be permitted to go back to change your answers. Therefore, try to answer the questions to the best of your ability. You should answer “I don’t know” only if you truly do not know the answer.

How long does the assessment take? Is there a time limit?

You will have 2 hours and 30 minutes. The assessment should be completed in one sitting, so plan accordingly. The time starts when you begin the assessment. After 2 hours and 30 minutes, the assessment will close and you will be assigned the score earned at that time. If you are not happy with that score, you can retake the assessment after 48 hours have elapsed and after you have completed 3 hours within the prep module.

How do I find out my ALEKS score?

Your ALEKS score appears after you complete the assessment and will be available to your advisor within 24-48 hours. If you need it sooner, please print the results from within your ALEKS account. Click here to access your ALEKS Dual Enrollment single sign-on page.

Can I take the assessment more than once?

Yes. Within your initial ALEKS assessment purchase, you can take the assessment up to five times.

How much does the assessment cost?

The test fee consists of $20 payable to ALEKS Corporation.

Is there an additional proctoring fee to take the exam?

Yes, Respondus Lockdown Monitor charges a $5 remote proctoring fee.

Will the score appear on my transcript?

No, the score will be available to your advisor and used only to place you in a class in which you are most likely to succeed.

How can I access my records:

Log in to your Dual Enrollment ALEKS portal using your FIU credentials (single sign-on)
Click on the view report button on the left side of your dashboard. Depending on your score, you may be directed to the free Prep and Learning Module.

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