Testing Center
Disability Accommodations
The Testing Center offers a variety of testing accommodations for students with documented disabilities. To discuss options, please reach out to us.
Test Offerings
Math Placement Assessment
The ALEKS PPL Math Placement Assessment includes two parts, and is accessible using your UNM email address.
The first part requires you to complete a math test on a computer at the Testing Center. You will have 2.5 hours to complete it.
The second part is optional, if you wish to retake the test. Retakes require you to spend at least 3 hours in Preparation and Learning Modules, and to take a practice test at home.
When you feel prepared to retake the test, book your Math Placement Assessment.
Your placement results will be scored 0–100. Your score will determine which courses you’ll need.
English Placement Assessment
The English Placement Assessment is a paper-based test that asks you to demonstrate your familiarity with both Reading and Writing. You will read and analyze a short article by answering several questions and then respond to an open-ended writing prompt of your choosing.
English Placement Assessments are untimed, so you may work at a pace that’s comfortable to you.
Make-up / Non-UNM-Taos Course Exams
Pearson Testing
HiSET Testing
Testing Tips
- Find a comfortable, quiet place to study
- Schedule a session with a tutor
- Allow yourself enough time to take your exam
- Be well-fed and well-rested before taking your exam
- Ask questions beforehand if anything is unclear
- Read each question carefully—look for keywords: not, best, most likely, except, etc.
- Create an outline before answering your question
- Do your best
Contact Us
Testing Center
575.737.3716
taostestingcenter@unm.edu
Matthew Scherer
Student Success Specialist
575.737.3696
mscherer@unm.edu