The PPL Assessment is available through January 27, 2025 at 4pm. 

Students should complete the PPL well before their Orientation or registration date.  Students who delay taking the PPL until right before the semester begins or after the first day of classes risk being closed out of MATH and other course.  

Read and follow STEPS 1-3 below to take the PPL Assessment (Math Placement Test).  You must download Respondus Monitor LockDown Browser to access the PPL. 

Please use a PC or a MAC.  If you have a Chromebook,  you will need to download an installer here. 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE. THE PASSWORD YOU NEED IS PROVIDED ON STEP 2 BELOW.

STEP 1

Review Rules & Fees

   Understand the RULES and any applicable FEES:

• You are responsible for knowing and following the rules.
• Take the test as if it is an in-person proctored test. No outside materials, websites, notes, or persons allowed. 
• Any suspicious behavior may result in an invalidated test score; may be reported to the Dean of Students.
• A $26 fee usually applies and is charged to Bursar account, see more here.  You are not charged directly and will never need to provide any credit card information to access the PPL. 
• The Math Department reserve the right to require students to test in-person, to invalidate a score for any reason, and to deny a request to retest for any reason. 

   Read the PPL and Respondus Quick Guide here before proceeding

• Test is recorded and reviewed using Respondus. You must be in full view for the entire testing session for your score to be valid. 
• 60-90 minute test, but you have up to 3 hours
• You must complete in one sitting (can’t be paused)
• You can use an approved calculator (see list here), scratch paper, and writing materials. No other items are allowed. Make sure you are in a quiet space and turn off any loud music or other noise.

   Read the FAQS- You are responsible for understanding all information provided here before proceeding to the test.

• You can review before testing.
• View what scores are required by course.

STEP 2

Prepare to take the PPL Assessment

   Be prepared with the following:

• Your U of A NET ID and PASSWORD
• Password for the Proctor: PPLUAMATH21   - Please write this down now.
• A photo ID is required. (driver's license, passport, or school ID are preferred)
• Required Technology:
  • A PC or MAC computer.
    • If you have a Chromebook, you will need to download an installer here. Try to access a PC/MAC to take the PPL Assessment.
    • DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE TO TAKE THE TEST. An iPad is also not preferred.
  • Webcam and Microphone. The microphone must be on and we must be able to hear you. 
  • You will need to download Respondus Monitor and give permission to access your device, webcam, and microphone. 
  • Disable your pop-up blocker in your web browser.
  • Take this exam as if you were taking an in-person proctored exam.

Your testing session is recorded and reviewed. Any suspicious behavior may result in an invalidated test score; may be reported to the Dean of Students

STEP 3

Take the PPL Assessment   -->

Access the PPL Assessment here after writing down the password below. 

• Password for the Proctor:  PPLUAMATH21    - Please write this down now.
• IMPORTANT- Once you click this link, you are taking the PPL Assessment, which must be completed in one sitting.
  • You cannot restart or pause the test once it has begun. Every test session receives a score. You will want to complete the test session to the best of your ability.
  • This is an ALEKS product and you will be directed to an ALEKS website to take the PPL Assessment. 
  • Make sure you have read through all of the PPL Assessment information and rules in the BEFORE YOU TEST section above.
• You will need to follow the instructions to download Respondus Monitor.  This varies by device.
  • After you click on the link, locate the file (LockDownBrowserOEMSetup.exe or InstallLDBOEM.zip) in your download folder, double-click on the installer fila and complete the installation, then return to the PPL page and click on LaunchDown Browser to Open LockDown Browser OEM.  
• You cannot access the review module until after you have completed your first PPL Assessment. Refer to the AFTER YOU TEST section below to access the review module. 

   General issues? Check our PPL Quick Guide:

• PPL and Respondus Quick Guide

   Respondus issues? Check through the information below:

• Respondus Troubleshooting Quick Guide
• Respondus FAQS

   Expired account or cannot access the PPL? (first attempt was more than 1 year ago) 

• You will be blocked from testing, and will need to contact the Math Placement Office.
• Note: We will not waive the 72-hour waiting period between attempts.
• If you have exceeded the number of tests  allowed in a one year period (5 total), you are blocked from testing again.  
• The Math Department reserves the right to invalidate any test score for any reason.
• The Math Department reserves the right to deny a request to take the PPL for any reason. 

• What happens after I take the PPL Assessment?
• What did my score place me into?
• How can I review and retake the PPL Assessment? (Free Prep and Learning Module)

   Visit our Knowledge Base for all Placement FAQs

   Contact the Math Placement Office

• Include screen captures for any troubleshooting issues.
• If you are not able to access the PPL Assessment due to an expired account (first attempt was more than 1 year ago), you can request another attempt at the PPL Assessment by contacting the Math Placement Office through the link above. This is not always granted.
• We have limited in-person testing. Email math-placement@arizona.edu to learn more about our availability.