Math

What topics are covered during the ALEKS PPL Assessment? 

• Real numbers (including fractions, integers, and percentages)
• Equations and inequalities (including linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, and quadratic equations)
• Linear and quadratic functions (including graphs and functions, linear functions, and parabolas)
• Exponents and polynomials (including integer exponents, polynomial arithmetic, factoring, and polynomial equations)
• Rational expressions (including rational equations and rational functions)
• Radical expressions (including higher roots and rational exponents)
• Exponentials and logarithms (including function compositions and inverse functions, properties of logarithms, and logarithmic equations)
• Geometry and trigonometry (including perimeter, area, and volume, coordinate geometry, trigonometric functions, and identities and equations)

You can find other preparation materials online on sites such as Khan Academy or MATHhelp. 

You must wait 24 hours between attempts.

You will receive your score immediately upon completion of the placement assessment. These scores can also be viewed by logging into your ALEKS PPL account. 

To register for a math class, a student must achieve the minimum placement result for the corresponding class. The table below explains how to understand your ALEKS PPL score. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Admissions Coach or Advisor for clarification. 

ALEKS PPL Placement Scores (AY 2026-2027)

HCC awards students their highest placement result. However, students are permitted to take a lower math course than where they have placed and can also take ALEKS PPL to attempt to achieve a higher math placement than waived by Multiple Measures.

For more information on co-requisite coursework, please visit the Co-Requisite Education page.