Learning & Testing
Student Placement
Students who would like to use a LBCC provided placement should email Testing Services. All correspondence should include full name, student ID number, and which placement
tool you are interested in completing (e.g. Math, Writing, or both). Please see Testing Services for hours and other information.
Your Placement and Course Options
Writing
All students can take WR 121Z and its support course WR 121Q (students needing to satisfy specific program requirements or who want to work on their skills first can take WR 115).
Math
All students can take any Math course up to MTH 111Z and its support course MTH 111Q*. Or students can choose to take an ALEKS exam and use the guide below to determine their placement.
Math classes that are a good fit based on your ALEKS scores
This is a general guide. Check with an advisor to see which math class or pathway your program needs. We also have math specialists to help advise you on which math class to take. Drop by the Math Café located in the Learning Center or email math@linnbenton.edu.
View Math placement flow chart.
| Course | ALEKS Score |
|---|---|
| MTH 95 | 30 |
| MTH 105Z + MTH 105Q* | (self-placement only) |
| MTH 111Z + MTH 111Q* | 30 |
| MTH 112Z | 60 |
| MTH 211 | 46 |
| MTH 213 | 46 |
| MTH 241 | 60 |
| MTH 245 | 60 |
| MTH 251 | 75 |
*MTH 105Z can be taken with the corequisite course MTH 105Q for students that do not meet the prerequisite. See the student advising guide to MTH 105Q for more information. MTH 111Z can be taken with the corequisite course MTH 111Q for students that do not meet the prerequisite. See the student advising guide to MTH 111Q for more information.