Course Placement Chart
Mathematics Placement using ALEKS PPL, SAT, or ACT Scores
Your ALEKS PPL Score | SAT Mathematics Score prior to February 2016 | SAT Mathematics Score after March 2016 | ACT Score | Your LSSU Math Course Placement |
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0-29 | 490 or lower | 520 or lower | 20 or lower | MATH088 (Beginning Algebra) |
30-45 | 500 – 530 | 530 – 560 | 21-22 | MATH102 (Intermediate Algebra), MATH110 (Explorations in Mathematics), or MATH207 (Principles of Statistical Methods). NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on program. See your advisor for best options for your program. |
46-60 | 540 – 630 | 570 – 650 | 23 – 27 | MATH103 (Number Sys/Prob Solv for Elem Teaching), MATH104 (Geometry/Measurement for Elem Teaching), or MATH 111 (College Algebra). NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on program. See your advisor for best options for your program. |
46-75 | 540 – 630 | 570 – 650 | 23 – 27 | MATH131 (College Trigonometry): Appropriate MATH course depends on program. See your advisor for best options for your program. |
61-75 | 640 or higher | 650 or higher | 28 or higher | MATH112 (Calculus for Business/Life Science): Appropriate MATH course depends on program. See your advisor for best options for your program. |
76-100 (or 61-75 and MATH131) | 640 or higher | 650 or higher | 28 or higher | MATH151 (Calculus I): Appropriate MATH course depends on program. See your advisor for best options for your program. |
English: Directed Self-Placement
All students are eligible to enroll in ENGL110. Consult with your advisor to decide whether to sign-up for the optional, co-requisite skill-building course, ENGL105 First-Year Composition Workshop.