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Key Facts: ALEKS Math Exam
25 or fewer
Vendor-advertised items; local counts vary
McGraw Hill ALEKS PPL
Open response
Question format
McGraw Hill ALEKS PPL
About 90 minutes
Average guidance; local limit varies
University of Illinois ALEKS policy
ALEKS PPL uses adaptive open-response questions. McGraw Hill advertises 25 or fewer items across 314 topics, while some institutions specify up to 30. Colleges set course cutoffs, testing time, fees, proctoring and reassessment rules.
Sample ALEKS Math Practice Questions
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1Evaluate -18 + 7 - (-5).
2Which number is the greatest?
3Simplify 3/4 + 5/6.
4A jacket originally costs $80 and is discounted 25%. What is the sale price?
5What is the absolute value of -13?
6Write 0.00042 in scientific notation.
7Which expression is equivalent to 5(2x - 3) - 4x?
8A recipe uses 2 1/2 cups of flour for 5 batches. How many cups are needed for 1 batch?
9The value of a stock changes from $40 to $34. What is the percent decrease?
10Simplify (2/3) / (5/9).
About the ALEKS Math Exam
ALEKS PPL is McGraw Hill's adaptive math placement, preparation, and learning system. It assesses prerequisite mathematics through precalculus to inform placement into basic math, statistics, algebra, and Calculus I pathways. It does not test calculus itself.
Exam sponsor: McGraw Hill ALEKS; administered through participating colleges and universities. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Adaptive open-response placement. McGraw Hill advertises 25 questions or fewer; local pages such as Pitt and Illinois describe up to or approximately 30. Assessment, module, reassessment and proctoring rules depend on the institution.
Time Limit
Institution-specific; Illinois reports about 90 minutes on average and asks students to plan for up to 3 hours
Passing Score
No universal passing score; institutions map ALEKS scores to local math course placement
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by institution; check the current local placement fee
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Real Numbers and Proportional Reasoning
Fractions, decimals, integers, percents, ratios, proportions, and numerical fluency.
Equations, Inequalities, and Functions
Linear equations, inequalities, systems, quadratics, graphs, function notation, and transformations.
Exponents, Polynomials, and Rational Expressions
Exponent rules, polynomial operations, factoring, rational expressions, and rational equations.
Radicals, Exponentials, Logarithms, Geometry, and Trigonometry
Radicals, rational exponents, logarithms, coordinate geometry, measurement, trigonometric functions, identities, and equations.
Preparing for the ALEKS Math Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No universal passing score; institutions map ALEKS scores to local math course placement
- Assessment: Adaptive open-response placement. McGraw Hill advertises 25 questions or fewer; local pages such as Pitt and Illinois describe up to or approximately 30. Assessment, module, reassessment and proctoring rules depend on the institution.
- Time limit: Institution-specific; Illinois reports about 90 minutes on average and asks students to plan for up to 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by institution; check the current local placement fee Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 108 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
ALEKS Math: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALEKS Math Placement multiple choice?
No. McGraw Hill describes ALEKS PPL as an adaptive open-response assessment. The practice questions here are multiple-choice skill drills because the OpenExamPrep practice engine is multiple-choice.
How many questions are on ALEKS PPL?
McGraw Hill advertises 25 questions or fewer. Some institution pages, including Pitt and Illinois, describe up to or approximately 30. Follow the current instructions for your institution and cohort.
How long does ALEKS Math Placement take?
There is no universal session limit. Illinois reports about 90 minutes on average and recommends planning for up to 3 hours; ASU sets a two-hour session. Follow your institution’s enforced time limit and approved accommodations.
What score do I need on ALEKS?
There is no universal passing score. Each college maps ALEKS placement scores to its own math courses, so check your school's placement table before setting a target.