Mathematics placement table  

To take this COURSE	requires this MINIMUM PERCENTAGE ON ALEKS Placement Test	or a grade of C or better in this PREREQUISITE
MAT 226 Discrete Mathematics	65%	MAT 125
MAT 136  Calculus I	65%	MAT 125
MAT 131 Topics in Calculus	60%	MAT 108, or MAT110*, or MAT119
MAT 125 Precalculus	50%	MAT 108 or MAT 110*
MAT 119 Finite Mathematics	50%	MAT 114
STA 270 Applied Statistics	40%	MAT 102X
MAT 150 Principles of Mathematics I	30%	MAT 102X
MAT 114 Quantitative Reasoning	30%	MAT 102X
MAT108 Algebra for Precalculus	30%	MAT 102X
MAT 102X Intermediate Algebra	No longer offered	MAT 101X
MAT 101X Beginning Algebra	No longer offered	--
MAT 100 Mathematics Pathways	< 30%	--

*MAT110, College Algebra, is no longer offered at NAU. It is included here for the assistance of students who have its equivalent as transfer credit.

Students enrolled in a mathematics course who have not satisfied the placement requirements for the course by the first day of class will be required to drop the course.

Transfer students whose mathematics placement does not reflect transfer credit for coursework in which they have obtained a university or college grade of A, B, or C in the required prerequisite courses may need to provide proof that they have met the prerequisites in order to have their mathematics placement updated.

Additional information and recommendations

If you want to try to improve your math placement, you can take the NAU ALEKS Mathematics Placement Test again up to a maximum of three times. Before taking the test again, you should complete a thorough study/review process on your own, with a tutor, or using the ALEKS Learning Module.

Even after reviewing and retesting, you might not be able to improve your placement. Some students need to complete a refresher course before moving on. This should not be considered a setback.  Rather, it is establishing a firm mathematical foundation on which to build in future courses.