Overview
ALEKS is an adaptive learning and assessment platform designed to determine and improve math placement for students at Loyola University Chicago. ALEKS Math Placement Assessment (MPA) provides an opportunity to assess your math skills and prepare for appropriate course placement.
Key Features
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Adaptive Assessments: ALEKS adjusts the difficulty of questions based on your responses to provide a precise measure of your math skills.
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Unlimited Practice: Take the MPA as often as needed to achieve your desired placement while access is active.
- Learning Modules: Personalized study modules become available after each assessment attempt, helping improve math skills.
- Flexible Access: Use ALEKS anytime during your access period, with additional attempts available through bundled extensions.
- Term-Specific Deadlines: Access and placement are aligned with Loyola's academic calendar, ensuring timely results for course registration.
Benefits
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Accurate Placement: Ensures students enroll in math courses that match their skill levels, optimizing success.
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Study Support: Personalized modules enhance preparation for improved placement results.
- Repeatable Assessments: Retake the assessment multiple times for continuous improvement.
- Time-Saving: Helps students avoid starting in courses below their competency level, saving time in their academic journey.
Availability
ALEKS is available to all Loyola University Chicago students requiring math placement.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk