The Ultimate ALEKS Math Course (+FREE Worksheets & Tests)

Use this free ALEKS math review to choose a skill, study a lesson, and practice it on paper. Start with the topic you find difficult, rather than working through every link in order. The eight sections below cover number skills, algebra, geometry, and data review. They are a starting collection, not the full ALEKS PPL topic list.

This is Effortless Math’s independent review collection. Your school’s ALEKS Prep and Learning Module is a separate service accessed through your institution. Check your school’s placement instructions for access, deadlines, required study time, and retakes.

For printable skill practice, open the free ALEKS math worksheet library. For a mixed practice session, use the practice collection in the hub below. Review each missed skill with a lesson, then try a fresh problem without looking at the worked example.

Free practice and an optional study guide

Use the free hub and lessons first. If you prefer a book, open the ALEKS Math for Beginners product page to check its preview, PDF format, contents, and purchase options before choosing.

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ALEKS Math Test Prep Resources

Before you dive into the topic-by-topic lessons, get the lay of the land. These guides cover what’s on the test, how it’s scored, and how to put together a study plan that fits your life.

Understanding the ALEKS Math Placement Test

• ALEKS Math Test: Understanding the Adaptive Format
• ALEKS Math Placement: Day-of-Test Tips and Strategies
• Top 10 ALEKS Math Practice Questions
• ALEKS Math Practice Test Questions

ALEKS Math Lessons by Topic

Choose a section below. Read a worked example, solve a similar problem on your own, and check the step that caused trouble. These links support skill review; use your institution’s ALEKS module for its personalized learning path.

Number Sense, Integers, and Order of Operations

• Opposite Integers
• Number Lines for Integers
• Adding and Subtracting Integers
• Multiplying and Dividing Integers
• Order of Operations
• Absolute Value
• Integers and Absolute Value

Fractions, Decimals, and Mixed Numbers

• Simplifying Fractions
• Word Problems: Fractions
• Repeating Decimals
• Convert Between Fractions and Decimals
• Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
• Ordering Decimals, Mixed Numbers, and Fractions
• Multiplying Mixed Numbers
• Dividing Mixed Numbers
• Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages

• Writing a Ratio
• Ratio Tables
• Finding Equivalent Ratios
• Equivalent Rates
• Word Problems: Rates and Ratios
• Representing Percentages
• Solving Percentage Word Problems
• Converting Between Percent, Fractions, and Decimals
• Percent Problems
• Simple Interest

Algebraic Expressions and Equations

• Expressions and Equations
• Equivalent Expressions
• Properties to Write Equivalent Expressions
• Exponents in Multiplication
• Prime Factorization with Exponents
• One-Step Equations
• Multi-Step Equations
• Rearranging Multi-Variable Equations
• Factoring Variable Expressions
• Multiplying Rational Expressions
• Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
• Writing a Quadratic Function
• Radical Equations

Inequalities and Linear Word Problems

• Writing Inequalities from Number Lines
• Graphing Single-Variable Inequalities
• One-Step Inequalities
• Word Problems: One-Step Inequalities
• Linear Equation and Inequality Word Problems

Geometry: Lines, Angles, and Triangles

• Triangles
• Triangle Inequality
• Sides and Angles of a Triangle
• Area of a Triangle
• Area of a Parallelogram
• Area of a Trapezoid
• Area of Compound Figures
• Word Problems: Area

Solid Figures, Volume, and Coordinate Plane

• Cubes
• Rectangular Prisms
• Word Problems: Volume
• Objects on a Coordinate Plane
• Understanding Quadrants
• Coordinate Planes as Maps

Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability

• Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
• Mean, Median, Mode from Charts
• Identifying Outliers
• Range, Quartiles, and Interquartile Range
• Pie Graphs
• Line Plots
• Frequency Distribution Tables
• Finding the Probability of an Event

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I plan my ALEKS review?

Start with your placement deadline and any feedback from your initial assessment. Choose one weak skill per session, work through a lesson, and keep a short list of errors to revisit. The time you need depends on your starting point and goals; a fixed number of study hours cannot promise a particular placement.

Does this page cover all ALEKS placement topics?

No. ALEKS PPL can extend to functions, logarithms, and trigonometry as well as foundational math. This page offers eight review groups and does not include a complete advanced topic sequence. Follow the topics assigned in your school’s ALEKS module and ask your advisor about course requirements.

Can I use a calculator on the ALEKS test?

ALEKS provides an on-screen calculator for selected problems. Follow your institution’s instructions about permitted tools and accommodations. Practice the number skills below without relying on a calculator.

Can I retake the ALEKS placement assessment?

Your school sets the allowed attempts, waiting period, and learning-module requirements. Check your ALEKS account and testing center rather than assuming a universal retake rule. See McGraw Hill’s ALEKS PPL retake guidance.

Which resources here are free?

The public lessons, worksheet library, and free practice collection are available without buying a book. The books shown on this page are optional paid products. Access to your institution’s ALEKS assessment and learning module follows that school’s arrangements.

Placement reference: College of Southern Maryland’s ALEKS PPL overview explains topic scope and calculator use. Its local fees, timing, and attempt limits apply to that college; check your own school’s rules.

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Have any questions about the ALEKS Math test?

You can use the comments below for questions about these study resources. For placement eligibility, access, or retake approval, contact your school’s testing center.