First Step: Online Math Placement Assessment



Before making a reservation for First Step, all new students must take the online math placement assessment.


The math placement is administered online and you can take it from home. However,
if you would prefer to take this assessment on campus, you may do so in the Academic Success Center, lower level of the Campus Center.

 

Follow the steps below to complete the math placement assessment:


  • To log into Flashline for the first time, click on the FlashLine Login at the top right of your screen.
  • Your FlashLine User Name and Kent State ID Number are listed on your First Step invitation letter.
Your initial password consists of information that only you know.
The format for your initial 10-character password is: mmmyyxxxxx (all lower case)

1. mmm the first three letters of your birth month (ex. April apr)
2. yy the last two digits of your birth year
3. xxxxx the last five digits of your Kent State ID Number

Example:
Name: Joseph R. Student
User Name: jstudent
Date of Birth: June 30, 1990
Kent State ID Number: 810116812
Initial Password: jun9016812

After logging in, you will be prompted to change your password. Your new password must be comprised of at least eight characters, using a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers. Note that your FlashLine password is case sensitive.
Remember your new password!

 



  • Once logged into FlashLine, select "Student Tools & Courses" from the main menu.
  • To the right, you will see a Placement Assessment block.


  • You are required to take the ALEKS Math Placement only.
  • Contact ALEKS Support (below) if you have problems accessing the math placement.
  • The math placement assessment should take 60-90 minutes to complete.
  • Your placement results will be discussed with you at First Step.
  • If you would prefer to take this assessment on campus, you may do so in the Academic Success Center, lower level of the Campus Center. Visit website for hours.


ALEKS Plug-In
The use of ALEKS requires installation of the ALEKS plug-in. The plug-in should install on your computer automatically the first time you access the ALEKS site. If you have trouble installing the plug-in, visit www.aleks.com/faqs/technical.

ALEKS Technical Support FAQs: www.aleks.com/faqs/technical
Phone: 714-619-7090
Email via: www.support.aleks.com

 

Optional Foreign Language Placement
If you are planning to major in a foreign language, or think you might take a foreign language class during your first semester, you are welcome to take the foreign language placement now. Your placement will be discussed with you at First Step. This is not required but will be helpful should you need to take a foreign language course during your first semester.




 


First Step Contact:
Bobbi Groves
Office of Student Services
330-244-3244
bgroves1@kent.edu



 

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