Mathematics Placement

Mathematics Placement Test (MPT) is available online through ALEKS - no registration needed. The link for ALEKS is at the bottom of the page. 
The MPT via ALEKS is an online assessment designed to determine the appropriate mathematics course in which you should start.
- There is no benefit to inflating or deflating your abilities on the assessment.
- Incorrect placement can delay your graduation and/or negatively affect your GPA.
The MPT via ALEKS will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.
The first attempt of the MPT is a practice and will not be counted because the proctoring protocols will not be turned on. Use this practice attempt to familiarize yourself with the interface.
Your best score on attempts 2 through 5 will be used to determine your mathematics placement.
After each attempt, you must complete at least 3 hours of review in the ALEKS Prep and Learning Module before being allowed to complete subsequent attempts.
The Prep and Learning Module selects questions for you to review based on your performance on the assessment.
You must wait 24 hours between attempts. There is no benefit to re-taking the assessment immediately after completing a prior attempt.
You may not use a personal calculator. ALEKS will provide an on-screen calculator if you need one to complete a particular problem.

If you need any special accommodations, please contact the Office of Learning Services at 717-871-5554.

Who must take a placement assessment?

The Mathematics Placement Test is required of all entering students unless you are transferring credit for a 100 level (or higher) MATH course excluding certain statistics courses or received AP/IB credit for a 100 level (or higher) MATH course excluding certain statistics courses.

You may NOT retake the Mathematics Placement Test after you have taken a math course at Millersville University. If you fail a math course or did not get the grade necessary for the course to qualify as a prerequisite, you will need to repeat that course.

The MPT is available online through ALEKS at any time. ALEKS is free for students when using their MU log in. This is an assessment tool which is designed to ascertain your mathematical preparedness. The assessment may be taken at any time and will be proctored by Respondus Monitor. To take the assessment on ALEKS you will need a computer with an internet connection and web camera.

For Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Middle Level Education majors, your score will determine if you need to take MATH 104 Fundamentals of Mathematics 1 with the Supplemental course (MATH 094).
- If you score 13 or higher you do not need to take MATH 094.
For all other majors, the ranges below will determine which math course you should start in. This determination is made to help you succeed in your math course. You are strongly encouraged to speak to your advisor about the math courses you will need to complete for your particular major.