MATH PLACEMENT , SELF-HELP TUTORIAL AND
Maria
Mathews, Placement Administrator
(440)
826-6882 ext. 1
A) MATH
PLACEMENT TEST
The placement test can be
taken by anyone at any time from any internet-accessible computer.
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Log on to
www.highedmath.aleks.com
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Register as a
'New Student'
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When asked for
course code, enter HECNP ENCUU
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You will be
assigned a login name and password - write this down; you will need it each
time you log on to ALEKS
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After
registering, there is a brief tutorial demonstrating how to enter your
responses (This test is NOT multiple choice)
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You will proceed
immediately to the 'assessment' where you will answer 20-30 questions,
depending on your prior responses.
You will not know the results until the end of the assessment.
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You have 72 hours
(from when you register) to complete the test.
Otherwise, your account will expire.
You must contact the Placement Administrator for a new code ($20 fee to
re-register).
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If you log out
before finishing the test, use your login and password to log back in - you
will continue where you left off. But
the question from which you 'exited' will be different when you return.
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You will not be
able to go back and review any questions or change answers, so take your time
and enter your responses carefully.
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Upon completing
the test, your results will be displayed in a pie chart, showing how you scored
in each of the areas tested. Click on
'report' to get a bar graph showing your score as a percent.
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A 70% or higher
is needed to 'pass' the test and be eligible to sign up for a core MTH course.
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The Placement
Administrator will automatically receive your score and send it to the
registrar.
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There is no
charge for students taking the test for the first time.
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Students who wish
to re-take the test will be charged a $20 fee.
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Contact the
Placement Administrator if you have questions about the test or your results,
or if you wish to retake the test.
B) SELF-HELP TUTORIAL
Any student who wishes to
prepare for the math placement test can do so by purchasing an online tutorial
from the BW bookstore. The cost is $30
(plus tax). If you are unable to get to
campus, call the bookstore (440-826-2345) and they will ship it to you at no
additional charge.
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This tutorial is
appropriate for students who feel they are ready for a college-level math
course, but need a short refresher to prepare for the placement test.
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It is also
appropriate (and encouraged) for students who took the placement test and
scored above 50% (but below 70%) and wish to eventually retake it (for a $20
fee).
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The tutorial
contains an instruction booklet for the ALEKS website, a course code for the
tutorial, and a registration code that allows you unlimited access to ALEKS for
up to 6 weeks.
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After registering
with the ALEKS tutorial, you will be given an initial assessment (just like the
placement test) to determine your strengths and weaknesses.
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You will be
guided through an interactive tutorial based on your needs - the tutorial
provides explanations, practice problems, and assessments.
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When you feel you
are ready to take the placement test, follow the instructions above (Part A).
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Contact the
Placement Administrator if you have any questions or if you wish to retake the
test.
C) COL 020
COL 020 is a remedial math
course that reviews all the basic skills necessary to be successful in a core
math course at Baldwin-Wallace.
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Students in COL
020 will work online through the ALEKS website (www.highedmath.aleks.com).
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Students must
purchase a packet through the BW bookstore that contains an instruction booklet
for the ALEKS program, a course code, and a registration code that will allow
them to access ALEKS for the entire semester.
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Students work at
their own pace practicing remedial math topics (basic and intermediate algebra)
and taking assessments provided by ALEKS.
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An instructor is
present to assist the students as needed.
Typically, there is no formal lecture provided in this course. All instructions, reviews, and assessments
are provided to students via ALEKS.
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Although students
work individually and online, attendance is MANDATORY.
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Students are
allowed and encouraged to work outside of the regularly scheduled class
time. In fact, it is necessary for
students to put in extra time in order to be successful - just as outside work
(homework, studying, reviewing, etc.) is necessary in any other course.
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COL 020 is graded
S/U based on attendance and effort.
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Students are
assessed continuously throughout the semester.
Students must achieve an average score of at least 70% on the last 2
assessments in the course in order to meet the prerequisite for their core math
course.
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An ‘S’ grade
in
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Students not
receiving a 70% or higher at the end of the semester can:
1)
take the
placement test (for a $20 fee) by contacting the Placement Administrator. This score will replace the overall score
received in COL 020. A 70% or higher
will allow the student to sign up for a core math course. OR
2)
continue in
COL 020 the next semester.
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Students who receive an “S” (but not a
70%) may sign up for COL 020 the
following semester at no charge.
But they must purchase another packet with a new registration code from
the bookstore.
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Students who
receive a “U” (but not a 70%) for the semester, or those who choose to retake COL 020 in non-consecutive
semesters, may register and pay for COL 020 as if taking it for
the first time.
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The credits for
COL 020 do NOT count toward graduation, but they DO count toward the student’s
semester course load.
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Part-time
students are charged a reduced fee ($350) for the course.
INFORMATION
ABOUT COURSE CODES AND REGISTRATION CODES
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The placement
test, self-help tutorial and each section of COL 020 have a different course
code.
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For the tutorial
and COL 020, students must purchase a packet that contains a registration
code.
If
you have any questions, please contact:
Maria
Mathews, Placement Administrator
mmathews@bw.edu
(440)
826-6882 ext. 1