Math Placement Information

Lane uses various methods to place students in both math courses and non-math courses requiring math prerequisites. Lane's placement process is a survey, and if necessary, placement exams. The enrollment system is linked to automatically allow you to register for classes you placed into. It is also a process where many of the choices are yours.

First: The Placement Survey

This is an online survey that asks you information about your history. What standardized exams have you taken? What high school courses did you take in the last two years? View the survey.

When you submit your answers at the end of the survey, your answers will be loaded into the system automatically allowing you to register for the classes you placed into. You will receive an email with your placement results in your Lane student email account. 

Standardized Exams

Exam Minimum Score Expiration Placement Level
ACT Math Portion 22 Within 2 years MTH 105, 106, 107, 111, 211
Smarter Balance Level 3 2628 Within 2 years MTH 105, 106, 107
Smarter Balance Level 4 2718 Within 2 years MTH 111, 211
GED Math Reasoning 145 Within 2 years MTH 052, 060, 075, 098
GED Math Reasoning 150 Within 2 years MTH 065, 085
GED Math Reasoning 157 Within 2 years MTH 095
GED Math Reasoning 165 Within 2 years MTH 105, 106, 107, 111, 211
SAT Math Portion 530 Within 2 years MTH 105, 106, 107, 111, 211

AP and IB Exams:

Please visit the AP and IB Exam Placement page.

High School Courses

Course Expiration Minimum Score Placement Level
Algebra II Within 2 years C- / pass MTH105, MTH111, MTH211
Pre-Calculus Within 2 years C- / pass MTH112, MTh241, or MTH243
Calculus I & II Within 5 years C- / pass MTH231, MTH251, or ENGR115

Second: Math Placement Assessment

If you did not receive a placement based on the survey questions or did not place where you think is most appropriate, you'll need to place using the ALEKS placement test.

Testing information

ALEKS Placement

Minimum Score Expiration Placement Level
0 Within 2 years MTH 010
6 Within 2 years MTH 020
14 Within 2 years MTH 025, 052, 060, 075, 082, 098
21 Within 2 years MTH 065, 085
30 Within 2 years MTH 095
46 Within 2 years MTH 105, 106, 107, 111, 211
61 Within 2 years MTH 112, 241, 243
76 Within 2 years MTH 231, ENGR 115
76 Within 5 years MTH 251

See course descriptions for course content.  Not sure what course you need for your program?  Meet with an Academic Advisor.