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Start our math prep course for the ALEKS® test. We provide the exact tutoring and practice tests you need to ace the ALEKS Math placement test. ALEKS is a registered trademark of McGraw Hill LLC.

What is on the ALEKS math placement test?

The math on the ALEKS placement test covers Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. However, since the level of difficulty of each question is determined based on the student’s answers to previous questions, some students never advance to the Algebra 2 test questions.

I honestly have only good things to say about the experience! I was aiming for anywhere above 61 on my ALEKS test and scored a 64. I found it really helpful to have practice questions and quiz questions so the user has a feedback loop on their progress and confidence in the topic. Also, the ability to toggle between the practice/quiz questions and the associated lecture if you get a question wrong was very helpful. Most importantly the clarity of your explanations and example questions were right on point! Thank you very much!
The best course I had. I scored 86 on the ALEKS test thanks to this class. The most helpful content for me was the simplified videos and the quizzes.
I loved your teaching throughout this program! Thank you for all the hard work you put into compiling and teaching such a stream-lined curriculum. I only needed to test into MAT142 at Arizona State University to continue my education but it’s been 15 years since my last math course and as a nurse, I use some basic math for drug dosage calculations or area under the curve for chemotherapy calculations but this program was a great refresher for everything in between. I had super limited time to view the program, so I had to skip some on the more advanced trig, calculus and statistics sections and go ahead and take the ALEKS test so I could enroll for spring semester but I was able to test in to the math class I needed, so I consider it a success. I wouldn’t have felt anywhere near as confident going in if I hadn’t completed the program first.

I definitely think every section was very well thought out. The practice questions and the test questions were a definite bonus. It gave me plenty of chances to try out problems without guidance and the ability to review the written out solution for each answer was phenomenal. I was also grateful for the ability to skip around, to see my progress and scores and to be able to speed up the audio for each section. The reminders and pointing out the common mistakes that students make was a great touch! It made me think about what could trip me up later on and those little tidbits will stick with me.

I sincerely appreciate your help and I may be back later on if my course doesn’t provide the caliber of teaching that this program did.
The ALEKS test went as well as it could for somebody that’s been out of the classroom for 25 years. The MathHelp site actually helped me a ton to prep. I don't have to take remedial math thank goodness. The ALEKS prep broke out the subjects beautifully and allowed you to build on it if you needed to. I hopped around a bit myself, but overall super easy to navigate either way you do it. Thanks!
Thanks to Mathhelp I scored three levels above where I needed to be on my Aleks test. Fantastic course. I really liked how you could change the speed of playback - I would usually watch at 1.5x speed. If I could have done that when I was taking math in high school I wouldn't have been so bored. The tests and review units were all really well done and everything helped. Thanks so much for all the work you put into this, it's really great!
The ALEKS program was very helpful with the perfect balance of instruction and practice.
The ALEKS test went great. I hadn't taken a math class for over 5 years so I was a little nervous to take the test so I wanted to be as prepared as possible when taking the test. It was really helpful in refreshing my memory and teaching me things I never learned. What I found most helpful was the video lessons as they helped walk me through everything. The program was really helpful.
Mathhelp was so helpful to me in passing my ALEKS test and my two other math classes. I am now a college graduate! The instructors were both knowledgeable and patient and the lessons were easy to follow. I could test myself over and over till I understood a problem. As a “non-math person,” whose last math class was over 35 years ago, I would never have made it without Mathhelp. It was worth every penny and then some. I. Will always be grateful. Keep of the great work.
My ALEKS test went well when I used MathHelp! The most helpful tool to use was the review at every section and especially the final exam feature at the end. I loved having practice taking math tests again. It had been a long time! I loved how if I had a problem understanding any topic, I could use the links provided to go back and understand the background for each step. (For me, this applied to a lot of the exponential expressions and geometry stuff). I can't thank you enough for your program! It was great and I feel so much more confident about my success in my math classes coming up!

How to study for the ALEKS Math Test

1. Select an ALEKS study guide.

Make sure your review includes comprehensive instruction, guided practice, and interactive tests.

2. Learn the content.

Don’t settle for quick help that won’t move the needle. Use ALEKS Math diagnostic tests to determine where you should focus your energies, and don’t be afraid to go back to more basic lessons to build your foundation. You’ll also benefit greatly from grade reports to monitor your progress and keep you on task.

3. Practice efficiently.

Target the topics that are covered on the test - nothing more and nothing less. The best ALEKS Math test prep programs allow you to make the most of your time.

4. Take an ALEKS practice test.

Test prep books and practice questions are great, and classes and tutors are helpful, but there’s no substitute for seeing what you’ll actually face on test day and doing a trial run. Any ALEKS Math test prep course worth its salt will include practice tests as a core component of your preparation for the test.

5. Sign up for the test.

If you follow the steps above, there’s no reason to be nervous. You’ll be ready!

What is ALEKS?

ALEKS stands for Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, which is an online program for math, business, science, and behavioral science. The learning is personalized and the assessments are adaptive, allowing the ALEKS to deliver the exact content that the student needs.

What is ALEKS math?

The ALEKS math assessment is an adaptive program that is delivered online and uses artificial intelligence to identify the exact areas where students need help based on their answers to open-response questions.

How does the ALEKS program work?

The ALEKS quickly assesses the student’s knowledge of a course by using just 20 to 30 questions in most cases. The reason the ALEKS works so well in such a short period of time (45 minutes or so) is that it adapts to the student’s responses. In other words, each question is based on the student’s answers to all of the previous questions.

How do I pass the ALEKS placement test?

Here are five tips you can use to do well enough to pass the ALEKS math test:

  1. Don’t do the problems in your head – use pencil and paper.
  2. Do use a calculator when available – some questions allow it.
  3. Don’t go into the test cold – refresh your skills beforehand.
  4. Don’t rush – you have a full 24 hours to complete the ALEKS test.
  5. Do answer every question – there is no penalty for a wrong answer.

How many questions are on the ALEKS test?

The ALEKS test is composed of 20 to 35 questions. The questions are open-response and the test is adaptive, meaning that each question is based on the student’s answer to the previous question. It usually takes about 45 minutes to complete the test.

Is the ALEKS placement test hard?

The ALEKS placement test is hard because it’s adaptive. In other words, the more questions you answer correctly, the harder the questions become. Therefore, you’ll always be pushed to the limits of your knowledge. Another reason the ALEKS test is hard is that it’s designed to place you into any math course all the way up to Calculus, so the questions can become quite difficult if you continue to get the answers right.  Using Online Tutoring will help ensure you can easily pass ALEKS math.

What is a good ALEKS test score?

An ALEKS test score of 30 or more is considered good because it means you’re ready for college math. If you want to place into Calculus, however, you’ll need an ALEKS math score of at least 75.

Can I take the ALEKS test at home?

Yes, you can take the ALEKS test at home, and most students prefer to do so. The convenience of taking the test at home is one of the great advantages of the ALEKS compared to other placement tests that require you to take the test in person at a testing center.

The best course I had. I scored 86 on the ALEKS test thanks to this class. The most helpful content for me was the simplified videos and the quizzes.Mohamed Abdalla - March 2025

I honestly have only good things to say about the experience! I was aiming for anywhere above 61 on my ALEKS test and scored a 64. I found it really helpful to have practice questions and quiz questions so the user has a feedback loop on their progress and confidence in the topic. Most importantly the clarity of your explanations and example questions were right on point! Thank you very much!Tamara Cotta - March 2025

This was very helpful for the ALEKS test. Just enough to convey the important information without bogging down the program. Thank you for your help. The teachers are very concise.Jill Barette - January 2025

My daughter used the course to prepare to take the ALEKS Math Test and it was very helpful for her. Going through the topic review helped prepare her to get the score she needed.Trina Salao - December 2024

Thanks to Mathhelp I scored three levels above where I needed to be on my Aleks test. Fantastic course. I really liked how you could change the speed of playback - I would usually watch at 1.5x speed. If I could have done that when I was taking math in high school I wouldn't have been so bored. The tests and review units were all really well done and everything helped. Thanks so much for all the work you put into this, it's really great!Byron Miller - November 2024

The ALEKS test went as well as it could for somebody that’s been out of the classroom for 25 years lol. The math help site actually helped me a ton to prep. I don't have to take remedial math thank goodness. The ALEKS prep broke out the subjects beautifully and allowed you to build on it if you needed to. I hopped around a bit myself, but overall super easy to navigate either way you do it. Thanks!Sarah Noelcke - November 2024

Incredibly helpful ALEKS prep. Thank you for everything.Alexander Wilson - November 2024

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The ALEKS program was very helpful with the perfect balance of instruction and practice.Kevin Santos - August 2024

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The ALEKS went amazing, I improved my score over 25 points and went from MATH 126E to MATH 127. Thank you for all your help!Akshay Kalia - July 2024

I was able to pass the ALEKS exam with the score I needed. That was actually a huge relief. At age 45 I'm going back to school for a B.S. in Nursing and I haven't taken a math class since 1998. I would have completely failed the test without the course. The explanations were really great, I learned and re-learned SO much.Trish Thompson - July 2024

Extremely helpful in refreshing my memory on math I haven't done in years. Really appreciated the breakdown in every subject for the ALEKS.Yvette Diaz - May 2024

I am so glad that I found this ALEKS program when I did. I haven’t taken a math class in 2 years so I was worried about remembering it. I ended up scoring above what I needed to for my major!! Thank you so much for all you do!Payton Yearout - May 2024

It was very helpful. I would not have passed my ALEKS test, nor my 2 other Math courses, without your help. I had not been a Math student in over 35 years. You made it possible for me to graduate, and I will always be grateful. I will recommend you as well to other students. Keep up the great work.Lynn Johnson - April 2024

It helped me greatly and I passed my placement tests at college level. I’m so happy I used your ALEKS math. I would recommend it to anyone.Chinny Ogundipe - February 2024

Aleks test went well. The videos combined with the practice and test format with extra help videos on the side were great. The course is laid out perfectly.Austin Collins - January 2024

Thank you! I scored high enough on my ALEKS test to get into the math I wanted.Marina deLeeuw - January 2024

My ALEKS test went very well, thanks to your exceptional lessons at MathHelp.com. I found everything in the course to be extremely valuable. I learned how to properly do so many math problems I had no idea how to do before. The program is very user friendly, the tests are very helpful, and the instructors' attention to detail and explanations were outstanding. I think this program is wonderful and have praised it to my family and friends. Thank you for all your help!Patrick Miller - December 2023

Super helpful! Got a better score on my ALEKS than I could imagine and I learned concepts that were gaps in my math knowledge. Thank you!Meribeth Demer - November 2023

Absolutely fantastic and informational ALEKS course. Thank you for the refresher!Corinne Beans - November 2023

The ALEKS program exceeded all of my expectations. I learned so much.China Williams - September 2023

Mathhelp was very helpful. I never went past Algebra 1 in High School, and then 7 years later I needed to place into precalculus to pursue my first college degree. I studied really hard through all of the ALEKS Mathhelp lessons, and then I got a 64 on the test, placing into the math class I needed to be in. Thank you so much for all the help.Hannah Burbrink - August 2023

This helped to raise my daughter's ALEKS math placement score by 32 points! She hadn't taken Algebra or Geometry in 2-3 years. This gave her a great refresher.Tamra Scheiblhofer - June 2023

This course allowed me to go from zero knowledge in Algebra 1 and 2 to being able to pass the ALEKS test right where I needed to be placed.Thomas Gondek - June 2023

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What is the ALEKS Test?

ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is an online tutoring and assessment program that includes course material in mathematics, chemistry, introductory statistics, and business.

Rather than being based on numerical test scores, ALEKS uses the theory of knowledge spaces to develop a combinatorial understanding of the set of topics a student does or doesn't understand from the answers to its test questions. Based on this assessment, it determines the topics that the student is ready to learn and allows the student to choose from interactive learning modules for these topics.

ALEKS was initially developed at UC Irvine starting in 1994 with support from a large National Science Foundation grant. The software was granted by UC Irvine's Office of Technology Alliances to ALEKS Corporation under an exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license. In 2013, the ALEKS Corporation was acquired by McGraw-Hill Education.

ALEKS is available for a variety of courses and subjects that cover K-12, higher education, and continuing education, ranging from basic arithmetic and chemistry to pre-calculus and MBA financial accounting preparation.

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