ALEKS Math Topic Guides
The ALEKS PPL assessment spans 6 comprehensive subject domains. Select a topic guide to review essential formulas, worked examples, and interactive micro-quizzes.
Pre-Algebra
Order of operations (PEMDAS), fractions, decimals, negative numbers, ratios, proportions, percentages, and Cartesian coordinate plotting.
Algebra 1
Multi-step linear equations, slope & intercept, graphing lines, systems of 2 linear equations, factoring polynomials, and exponent rules.
Geometry
Perimeter, area, volume, Pythagorean theorem, right triangles, circle geometry, angle relationships, and distance/midpoint formulas.
Algebra 2
Quadratic formula, complex numbers, radical expressions, rational functions, exponential growth, and logarithmic transformations.
College Algebra
Polynomial division, rational zero theorem, composite functions f(g(x)), function inverses, transformations, and vertical/horizontal asymptotes.
Pre-Calculus
Unit circle angles, radians & degrees, trigonometric identities (sin, cos, tan), inverse trig functions, conic sections, and 2D vectors.
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