Course Placement Chart

Mathematics: ALEKS PPL Test (for initial placement or for challenge of the initial placement)

Mathematics: ALEKS PPL and equivalent LSSU Math Course Placement
Your ALEKS PPL ScoreYour LSSU Math Course Placement
0-29MATH088 (Beginning Algebra)
30-45MATH102 (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.
46-60MATH103 (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.
46-75MATH131 (College Trigonometry): Appropriate MATH course depends on program. See your advisor for best options for your program.
61-75MATH112 (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)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.