Taking ALEKS
What is the format of the questions on ALEKS?
ALEKS is not a multiple-choice Placement Assessment. It is open-response and requires
you to work out solutions with a paper and pencil, then enter them into ALEKS. Be
sure to have scratch paper with you.
May I use a calculator while using ALEKS?
ALEKS will provide an on-screen calculator if you need one to complete a particular
problem. Otherwise, you may not use a calculator.
May I use any other resources during a Placement Assessment?
You may only use a pen or pencil, paper, and the resources provided within ALEKS.
You should not receive assistance from friends, family, other websites, textbooks,
or any other resource not provided by ALEKS. Using outside resources will lead to
improper placement and potentially course failure.
Can I review a question after I've answered it?
Because ALEKS is adaptive, once you submit an answer, you cannot change it. Be sure
to carefully check your answer before submitting your response.
What if I see questions I don’t know?
It is likely that you will be asked questions on material you have not yet learned.
On such questions it is appropriate to answer, I don't know. On any question that
you have familiarity with, however, it is important to do your best. I don't know
is interpreted by ALEKS to mean that you do not know how to solve the topic, and this
will be reflected in the Placement Assessment results. There is no penalty for incorrectly
answering a question on the Placement Assessment, it only helps ALEKS understand what
you know and don’t know.
Are Placement Assessments timed?
No, you are free to complete the Placement Assessment at your own pace. The system
will allow you to access your Placement Assessment for one week. If you need to exit
the Placement Assessment for any reason, you will be able to log back in and pick
up where you left off.
What happens if I do not complete a Placement Assessment in the allotted time?
If the incomplete Placement Assessment is proctored and timed, you will be given a
placement result, but it will not be a true reflection of your abilities.
I am ready to start my ALEKS PPL Assessment. How do I begin?
You must complete a college application for admissions available at www.eicc.edu/apply 
. After applying, you will receive your eicconnect login. You will access eicconnect
and then click on the ALEKS logo on the left to begin your ALEKS PPL Assessment.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
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