What does ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions cover?
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Linear equations | Solving linear equations and inequalities, systems of two equations |
| Linear applications and graphs | Real-life linear problems, graphing lines and inequalities |
| Factoring | Factoring quadratics, cubics and other polynomials |
| Quadratics | Solving by factoring or the quadratic formula, systems with a quadratic |
| Functions | Function notation, evaluating and graphing functions |
| Radical and rational equations | Solving them, domain and range, simplifying |
| Polynomial equations | Solving and graphing polynomials |
| Exponential and logarithmic equations | Solving, graphing and interpreting them |
| Geometry for Algebra 1 | Area, perimeter, volume, distance formula, Pythagorean theorem, transformations |
| Geometry for Algebra 2 | Volume of non-prisms, similar and congruent triangles, circle equations |
| Trigonometry | Right-triangle trig, radians and arc length, Law of Sines and Law of Cosines |
What AAF score bands show
| Score | Typical skills |
|---|---|
| 200 to 220 | Write a linear equation from a table, solve simple square root equations |
| 221 to 230 | Factor quadratics, use triangle formulas, slope of a parallel line |
| 231 to 240 | Solve systems of linear equations, rectangle area problems |
| 241 to 250 | Simplify rational expressions, square a binomial |
| 251 to 260 | Parallel and perpendicular lines, simple exponential functions, quadratic graphs |
| 261 to 270 | Combine functions, domain and range, trig ratios |
| 271 to 300 | Absolute value functions, transformations, the unit circle, inverses, logarithms |
A student in a higher band can typically also do what the lower rows list.
Calculators on AAF
Some questions offer an on-screen calculator and others have none. The calculator rules are on the math tests page. Learn to use the on-screen calculators in the Study App before test day.
AAF practice
Download College Board’s Advanced Algebra and Functions sample questions, then take an AAF practice test in the Study App. Our own practice test doesn’t cover AAF.
Sources: College Board and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- College Board: ACCUPLACER Program Manual 2025-26, Advanced Algebra and Functions (PDF) ↗
- College Board: What’s on the ACCUPLACER Tests ↗
- College Board: ACCUPLACER sample questions ↗
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