The MPE is a test that assesses a student's proficiency in mathematics and determines the appropriate math course for the student's skill level.
The University of Wyoming utilizes the ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) assessment for math placement. ALEKS PPL is an online, adaptive, 25-question placement assessment that determines a student's knowledge across a number of different mathematics topics.
A student's MPE score can be used to satisfy the prerequisite requirement of a math course, enabling them to test into a higher-level math course without taking the prerequisite course(s). It can also be used for placement into non-math courses that still have math prerequisites, such chemistry, statistics, and business courses.
The MPE can be taken both in-person and online and must be proctored. Scores are good for one year.
The ALEKS PPL test pack includes: 1 initial exam attempt, 4 retake attempts, and guided learning preparation between each attempt.
All incoming freshmen and transfer students should take the MPE unless you qualify for one of the following exemptions:
The student took a college level math course at another institution or while in high school via a dual or concurrent enrollment program, and official transcripts have been sent and the course will be accepted for transfer credit by the University of Wyoming, and the student received a grade of “C” or better. If you are unsure if your course will transfer check the course transfer catalog.
The student has taken AP Calculus, and has taken one of either the AB or BC exam, and received a score of 3 or higher.
The student took International Baccalaureate (IB), and received a score of 4 or higher on the examination. If you are not sure of IB course equivalence, you can look it up on the IB course equivalence page.
The student took either an ACT or SAT exam within the last 3 years, and scored the required minimum score. See the Prerequisite and MPE Cut Score Reference Chart below.
If one of these exemptions applies to you, then you may safely disregard the incoming student "Check List" item. The exception item must be on record at least one week before the start of classes.
Students can come to one of the on-campus proctored sessions at no additional cost (other than the ALEKS PPL test pack cost).
On-campus proctoring is only available at certain times and locations.
Students can download Honorlock, the online proctoring extension integrated into ALEKS, for a cost of $10 (plus tax) per attempt. Honorlock Proctoring is available 24/7.
You must use Honorlock if you are taking the MPE outside of an on-campus proctoring session