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Accuplacer · Advanced Algebra & Functions

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AAF is the placement test for precalc, calculus, and STEM majors. A 263+ places you directly into precalculus at most schools — skipping a full semester of catch-up math.

Placement threshold

263+ places you into precalculus / STEM track. Accuplacer is scored 200–300 per subtest — your college publishes its own cutoffs.

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What's on the Advanced Algebra & Functions subtest

Functions (domain, range, composition)
20%
Linear applications and graphs
15%
Quadratics
15%
Factoring
10%
Polynomial equations
10%
Radical and rational equations
10%
Exponential and logarithmic equations
10%
Trigonometry
5%
Geometry concepts
5%

Common traps on Advanced Algebra & Functions

#1

Sign Error — classic pitfall when factoring quadratics or distributing

#2

Order of Operations — especially with exponents and radicals

#3

Concept Swap — using a linear technique on an exponential problem, or vice versa

Study tip

Trigonometry and logarithms are the lowest-weighted topics but highest-missed. If you're short on time, drill these last but don't skip them — they're worth 15% combined.

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