PLATO will work on Windows and Apple operating systems using the latest versions of Chrome or Firefox.

Please download all of the plugins recommended by PLATO's Plugin Checker.

A complete description of tech requirements and setup instructions can be found in:

PLATO Courseware System and Configuration Requirements

Complete the PLATO Orientation before beginning your course.

You may also view a hard copy version of the PLATO Student Orientation

The assignments titled Semester A/B are comprehensive courses each containing several Units of Study and a Unit Post-Test. Each unit has has a Unit Pre-Test which should be taken first. Once you do the pretest the program will eliminate the content you have already mastered. Each unit contains 3-8 modules. Each module has a Tutorial, Application Activity and Mastery Test. Some modules also an offline activity.

Make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off every time you use PLATO!

Module Mastery Tests should be taken during a single sitting.

If you do not finish a Module Mastery Test or score below 80% you MUST watch the tutorial again to unlock the test.

Pre and Post Unit Tests and End-of-Semester Tests can be taken over multiple sittings