ALEKS Placement Result
ALEKS provides your score immediately after you complete the placement. Your overall score will be a number between 0 and 100. This represents the percentage of topics you have mastered.
Results are valid for 18 months. Students who have not taken a math course within 18 months of their most recent ALEKS Math Placement Exam will be required to retake the ALEKS.
Next Steps
Once you receive your results, make an appointment with your advisor and enroll in the appropriate math class that corresponds with your score and major.
Meet with Your Advisor
Your score is automatically added to your student profile, which is accessible by your advisor. Your advisor can help you select the math course that corresponds with your score and major. View the University catalog to see what math courses are required for your major
Course Placement
You must achieve the minimum placement result to take each corresponding class. Your placement will be verified by the math department before the semester begins.
The chart below provides a sample of math course placement based on your interested major. Minors will also impact your final math course placement. You should speak with your academic advisor before making a final course selection.
| ALEKS Score | Course Number | Course Name | Notes and Common Majors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-29 | MAT 102 | Basic Algebra | Does not count toward graduation. CR/NC only. |
| 30-45 | MAT 104 | Intermediate Algebra | Meets 5 days a week. Does not count toward graduation. CR/NC only. |
| 54-75 | MAT 108 | Trigonometry | This course is a prerequisite and does not count toward ISU's General Education Math requirement. |
| 46-100 | MAT 113 | Elements of Mathematical Reasoning | Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, English, History, Politics & Government, Nursing, Social Work, Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Studies, Mass Media, Sociology/Anthropology, English, History, Health Promotion & Education, Music, Theater, Dance |
| 46-60 | MAT 119 | College Algebra | This course is a prerequisite and does not count toward ISU's General Education Math requirement. |
| 61-100 | MAT 120 | Finite Mathematics | College of Business, Construction Management, Agriculture, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Cybersecurity, Engineering Technology, Information Systems, Networks & Telecommunications Management, Medical Laboratory Science, Exercise Science/Allied Health Professions, Psychology, Renewable Energy, Safety, Technology & Engineering Education |
| 46-100 | MAT 130 | Dimensions of Numerical Reasoning | Elementary Education, Special Education |
| 61-75 | MAT 144 | Precalculus | This course is a prerequisite and does not count toward ISU's General Education Math requirement. |
| 76-100 | MAT 145 | Calculus I | Math, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental Health, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry |
Review Your Prep and Learning Module
Improve your chances for success in your math course. The Prep and Learning Module is an individualized review and provides learning features to help you get a better score on your ALEKS assessment.
Retake ALEKS (Optional)
If you want to improve your score, you can retake ALEKS up to four times. You must wait 48 hours between assessments and spend time in your Prep and Learning Module.
The higher placement result is honored for course placement and registration.