General Chemistry Placement Information
Information for General Chemistry Placements (ALEKS Placement)
ALEKS placement is no longer required for CHEM 1215/1215L. However, it can still be an excellent assessment tool for students before taking the CHEM 1215/1215L.
To take ALEKS placement, please read all the instructions before registering for ALEKS Placement
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How will the ALEKS placement scores recommend which course I take?
- CHEM 1215, 1215L or 1217 if ALEKS Placement 1 score is greater than 30%
Why am I taking General Chemistry Placement 1?
General chemistry, 1215, 1225, 1217, and 1227, are rigorous science courses which build a foundation for many advanced science courses you need to take in the future. The placement score will give you an important predictor for your chance to succeed in the general chemistry course you will enroll and prepare you for CHEM 1215/1215L. Research showed that students who completed the 21-day ALEKS placement can significantly increase their chance of passing the course.
When should I take the placement?
You are advised to take the placement as early as possible. The placement exam is available online. Students attending orientation should take the exam prior to orientation; you will not have time during orientation to take the exam.
Give yourself two hours (or less) for the placement test (which is called knowledge check). You should not be interrupted during the exam time and will need a reliable internet connection. Please note that the time limit for ALEKS placement are 2 hours (120 mins.) Most students spent 60 – 75 minutes to complete the check.
Do I need to pay for the placement? What does it cost?
The ALEKS placement is free. If you experience any problem about ALEKS, you can contact ALEKS support with the contact information printed in the end of this instruction.
What are other policies I need to know about taking ALEKS placement?
Please read requirements carefully before you start the test. Violations will void the results.
- Access the link through the LoboWeb portal.
- Your UNM name and ID need to match your UNM records.
- All ALEKS knowledge checks (called CHECKS in this document) must be done within 120 minutes without interruption or external help.
- You may not use external help including from a person, a note, a book, a webpage, or an internet search while taking the CHECKS.
- Use the calculator and periodic table provided by ALEKS if needed. No other calculator or periodic table is allowed.
- You must not record or copy assessment questions in any form.
- The final CHECKS (which is optional) cannot be taken within 7 days of the initial CHECK. The practice of ALEKS topics is required for taking the final CHECKS. The second final CHECKS may be taken 7 days after the first final CHECKS. All CHECKS must be taken before the end of 21st day after the registration.
How do I register for the General Chemistry Placement?
You need to first complete the registration of ALEKS placement using UNM Student Number (101******) and the Registration code: GXJCH-Q9HKN. For instructions on finding the ALEKS link click on the link below. Your name and ID number must match UNM records for the scores to upload properly
Instructions for Registration for ALEKS Chemistry Placement
What should I do after I am done with the placement?
There is no requirement for ALEKS placement score for CHEM 1215/1215L. If you experience registration errors for these courses, please contact the course instructors or your academic advisors for assistance.
What do I do if I need academic accommodations?
Students who qualify for extended time or other accommodations should contact the Academic Resource Center, arcsrvs@unm.edu.
