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At the end ofthe ALEKS PPL Assessment, a student will have a much better sense of his/her strengths and weaknesses in math. Students then have a chance to brush on topics that may need improvement before taking a Proctored Assessment that determines placement.  \nWhere do students take the Initial Placement Assessment?  \nThe test is completely online, and students may take it at any time so long as they have reliable internet access.  \nDo I need to install any software or plug-ins prior to taking the ALEKS Placement Assessment?  \nNo. There are no required plug-ins or applets required with your use of ALEKS PPL. If you have access to the internet and are using an updated browser, you should not experience difficulties in taking your Placement Assessment. For a list of preferred browsers, please review the ALEKS system requirements on their support site: [http://www.aleks.com/support/system_requirements](http://www.aleks.com/support/system_requirements)  \n[What topics are covered during the ALEKS PPL Assessment?](What topics are covered during the ALEKS PPL Assessment?)  \nALEKS PPL is an online, adaptive system that covers a broad spectrum of mathematics topics. The length of the Placement Assessment will vary, but can be up to 30 questions. You will see some, but not all, of the math you have learned in high school. It is a Placement Assessment, not a preview of math courses at MGA. It is designed to identify if you are prepared for a particular course. After you take your Initial Placement Assessment, you will have the opportunity to review and master additional topics to reassess and improve your placement.  \nTopics covered:  \n· Real numbers (including fractions, integers, and percentages)  \n· Equations and inequalities (including linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, and quadratic equations),  \n· 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  \n· Radical expressions (including higher roots and rational exponents)  \n· Exponentials and logarithms (including function compositions and inverse functions, properties of logarithms, and logarithmic equations)  \n· Geometry and trigonometry (including perimeter, area, and volume, coordinate geometry, trigonometric functions, and identities and equations) .  \nCan I practice using the ALEKS input tools before I begin the Placement Assessment?  \nALEKS will begin with a brief tutorial to make sure you are comfortable with the math palette tools before your Placement Assessment begins. The tutorial shows you how to enter different types of answers, how to use the ALEKS calculator, and how to graph. If you aren’t sure how to input an answer, or need help while you are taking the ALEKS Placement Assessment, select the Help button below the answer pallet tools. Going to the tutorial during your Placement Assessment will NOT impact your Placement Assessment results.  \nWhat resources can be used? May I use a calculator?  \nYou may only use a pen or pencil, paper, and the resources provided within ALEKS. ALEKS provides a calculator when needed. If the program does not allow the use of an on-screen calculator, then a calculator may NOT be used on that question.  \nYou should not receive assistance from another person, websites, textbooks, or any other resource not provided by ALEKS.  \nThere is no benefit to cheating on the Initial Placement Assessment as the results of the Initial Assessment only affect the Prep and Learning you will have access to, not your actual placement. To change your placement, you must take a Proctored Assessment after reviewing in the Learning Modules","cbCaiqyqVkekiI0w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqyqVkekiI0w","pdf",123144,"English","# Taking the Initial Placement Assessment\n## Where students take it\n## Software and browser requirements\n# Topics Covered During ALEKS PPL Assessment\n## Real numbers and algebra\n## Functions, equations, and polynomials\n## Rational and radical expressions\n## Exponentials and logarithms\n## Geometry and trigonometry\n# Test Tools, Practice, and Rules\n## Tutorial and help during the assessment\n## Allowed resources and calculator policy\n## Answer changes and academic integrity\n# Timing and Completion Policy\n## Timed assessment duration\n## Restarting if time expires","[{\"question\":\"What is the Initial Placement Assessment used for?\",\"answer\":\"It determines what a student knows and what they need to work on. 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