About the Pre-Algebra diagnostic
Master the fundamentals: integers, fractions, decimals, basic equations, and essential problem-solving skills for algebra success.
This diagnostic is a starting point rather than a practice exam: it samples the whole syllabus so you can see which units you already know and which ones need the work, before you spend study time guessing.
Units on this diagnostic
Questions are drawn from all 12 units of Pre-Algebra, covering 35 topics in total.
- Integers and Rational Numbers · 4 topics
- Variables and Expressions · 2 topics
- Fractions and Decimals · 3 topics
- Order of Operations and Expressions · 4 topics
- Equations and Inequalities · 2 topics
- Ratios, Proportions, and Percents · 4 topics
- Ratios, Proportions, and Percents · 3 topics
- Introduction to Graphing · 1 topics
- Introduction to Algebra · 5 topics
- Geometry Basics · 3 topics
- Basic Statistics · 1 topics
- Introduction to Statistics · 3 topics
How to use your results
The score report is broken down by unit. Start with the unit you scored lowest on rather than the one you enjoy most, work through its lessons and exit quiz, then come back and take the diagnostic again to confirm the gain is real.
Common questions
- What does the Pre-Algebra diagnostic cover?
- It draws on all 12 units of Pre-Algebra: Integers and Rational Numbers, Variables and Expressions, Fractions and Decimals, Order of Operations and Expressions, Equations and Inequalities, Ratios, Proportions, and Percents, Ratios, Proportions, and Percents, Introduction to Graphing, Introduction to Algebra, Geometry Basics, Basic Statistics, Introduction to Statistics.
- Is the Pre-Algebra diagnostic free?
- Yes. The diagnostic and your results are free to use.
- What happens after I finish?
- Your results break the score down by unit, so you can see which ones cost you the most points, and you can start a study plan built from that result.
- Can I take it more than once?
- Yes. Each attempt draws from a different form, so a retake is new questions rather than the ones you just saw.