Math Informed Self Placement
ALEKS ASSESSMENT TOOL
ALEKS PPL is an assessment and resource tool that will help you select the best math class for you to start in at the University of Utah. It is free to take (up to 5 times a year), and taking the ALEKS PPL exam will open a set of learning modules tailored to you that you can use to fill in gaps if you are currently in a math class, or to learn more and be prepared for a higher math class. You may take ALEKS PPL whether you are currently enrolled in a math class or are preparing to take a University of Utah math class in a future semester. The ALEKS PPL exam can be taken at home or in a computer lab here on campus. Once you have taken the ALEKS PPL exam you will receive a score that will help you understand which math class will be best for you to start with.
You have up to 3 hours to take the ALEKS assessment. A calculator is provided within the ALEKS system.
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
See a list of recommended prerequisites to decide which course to enroll in.
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
Look at a short list of sample problems from select courses to gauge an appropriate
level for enrollment. See which courses you're comfortable with and consult the flow
chart of courses at the bottom of the "Encouraged Prerequisites" page below. Meet with your advisor if you have any questions about which course is most appropriate for you or your
major.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK
For current or former Utah high school students, your last high school math course helps you determine what your first university math course should be.
FINAL EXAMS
Copies of previous finals exams from select classes and their solutions are below.
You can use them to check if you are comfortable with the material from each of the
courses.
Students should consult degree requirements when deciding which math course to enroll in and are encouraged to meet with their advisor if they have any questions about which course is best for their intended major.
TRANSFER COURSES
If you have a transfer math course and a U of U course equivalency doesn't show on your degree audit please submit the Transfer Course Evaluation Form.
QL REQUIREMENT
Students graduating high school Spring 2017 or later with an ACT math score of at least 26 or an SAT math score of at least 640 will receive 3 credits and have the QL requirement waived (or QA requirement under the old general education requirements). This does not serve as a prerequisite for other math classes or fill math course requirements in any particular major.