ALEKS Homeschool eNewsletter

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NEW! ALEKS QuickTables Now Available
with the purchase of any ALEKS Independent Use course product

We are pleased to announce the release of ALEKS QuickTables, a research-based math fact mastery program for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction for grades 3 and up. The online program offers an interactive Student Module with ongoing assessment, learning, review, games, and visual tracking of student progress. In addition, a powerful Master Account allows users to monitor student progress and adjust program settings.

Learn more about ALEKS QuickTables or sign-up for a complimentary trial.

ALEKS QuickTables is ready for immediate use and is available at no extra charge with the purchase of any ALEKS Independent Use course product.

Current ALEKS customers with students enrolled in LV 3, LV 4, LV 5, and Essential Mathematics will receive an automatic upgrade to QuickTables on March 17, 2008.

Current customers with students enrolled in other ALEKS courses can activate QuickTables by following the below instructions. If you don't see the "Add/Activate QuickTables" option when following the below steps, please contact ALEKS Customer Support and they can add the program to your account.

Activating QuickTables from Your Master Account:
1. Login to your Master Account
2. Click on "Edit Student"
3. Click on "Add QuickTables"
4. Set up selected tables and edit settings as needed

Activating QuickTables from Your Student Account:
1. Login to your Student Account
2. Click on "Options"
3. Select "Activate QuickTables"

ALEKS Customer Support:
Hours (Eastern Time): Monday - Friday, 7 AM to 10 PM
Email: http://support.aleks.com
Phone: (714) 619-7090

Automatic Upgrade to New ALEKS Navigation Bar

We are pleased to announce that your ALEKS independent use account will automatically be upgraded to include a new ALEKS navigation bar for the Student Module on Monday, March 17, 2008. The new navigation bar features a new look and user-friendly features to improve your ALEKS learning experience.

ALEKS Navigation Bar

New ALEKS High School Course Products Available

ALEKS is pleased to announce the release of six new high school course products:

Chemistry	Fundamentals of Accounting (Sole Proprietorship)
Math Review for AP Calculus	Fundamentals of Accounting (Corporation)
Math Review for AP Physics	Business Math

The new ALEKS high school course products are available for immediate use at the same subscription price as the ALEKS math course products! Students may enroll in only one course at a time and may move among the different ALEKS courses (including the new high school courses) at any time using the ALEKS Master Account.

To preview the new ALEKS high school course products, sign up for a complimentary trial.

ALEKS User Guides

User guides are available for learning more about ALEKS features.

Parent User Guide (344 KB PDF)

Student User Guide (342 KB PDF)

Tutor User Guide (320 KB PDF)

New! Success Stories

Learn how other students and parents are successfully implementing ALEKS.

(2.6 MB PDF)

Have You Explored the ALEKS Training Center?

Learn more about ALEKS features and how to maximize use via the online Training Center. Pre-recorded trainings are conveniently available for your viewing.

Changing Your Student's Course
Learn how to easily change your student's course.
Total Time: 42 sec.

Reviewing Past Concepts in ALEKS
See how your student can review past concepts and generate a worksheet.
Total Time: 47 sec

More Pre-Recorded Trainings

Contact ALEKS Customer Support

Hours (Eastern Time): Monday - Friday, 7 AM to 10 PM
Email: http://support.aleks.com
Phone: (714) 619-7090

Top Customer Questions:

Kimberly Merline - Homeschooling Parent
Ashburn, VA
Scenario: Uses ALEKS as core curriculum to homeschool two children
Time Spent in ALEKS: 1 hour per day, 5 days per week
ALEKS Course Products: Mathematics – LV 3, Mathematics – LV 4, and Mathematics – LV 5

Overall Experience:
I have searched for years to find the right math program to fit for our homeschooling needs. I never felt confident that my children had really learned the math that they were studying. They would pass a quiz or test and would move on to the next topic, but I never felt confident that they understood the material.

With ALEKS, this has really changed. The review is so thorough that I feel confident that my children have learned and understood the topics they have encountered. My children feel so accomplished when they complete an ALEKS pie! The fact that my children get immediate feedback about each problem they attempt is the key to our satisfaction; it makes a dramatic difference in my children's comprehension and retention levels.

Finally, the fact that I NEVER have to grade their work is such a relief! Sometimes I almost feel guilty, as if I am not doing enough to teach my children math, but then I remember that they are learning more math than they ever have before.

What challenges did your students face in math prior to using ALEKS?
One of my sons has trouble remembering what he has learned and needs a lot of repetition and extra practice. With most of the math programs we tried, I found that I had to supplement the problems provided in order for him to learn the concept - this created a lot of extra work for me. With ALEKS, my son was able to catch up in math, and covered two years of material in less than a year.

My other son is a math whiz. Prior to ALEKS, I never found a math program that was right for him, so I was putting together my own materials for him. However, ALEKS, allows him to quickly move through the concepts as he masters them and he is not held back by unnecessary review. I check on him periodically, but he is fairly independent now with ALEKS.

What math progress have you seen in your students since using ALEKS?
Both of my sons feel a great sense of satisfaction when they complete an ALEKS pie. We make a big deal out of it and go out to dinner to celebrate! My son who struggles in math has completed two years of math in less than a year, while my math whiz son is now two years ahead of grade-level. I plan to use ALEKS next year with my third son who will be entering high school.

Farshad Keyghobadi - Returning Student
San Francisco, CA
Scenario: Uses ALEKS as a personal supplement
Time Spent in ALEKS: Varied
ALEKS Course Products: Algebra 2 and PreCalculus

Overall Experience:
I used ALEKS as a supplement to my college course instruction. ALEKS allowed me the opportunity to study at my own pace, which was especially helpful because I was working full time and could not dedicate myself to school on a consistent weekly basis. Additionally, I found that after using ALEKS, I was better prepared than the majority of the students in my class. The step-by-step explanations provided by ALEKS were more than adequate and really enhanced my understanding of the material.

What challenges did you face in math prior to using ALEKS?
Prior to using ALEKS, I had difficulty paying attention in class. Occasionally, I would space out and miss an important example that the professor provided.

What math progress have you experienced since using ALEKS?
I needed to pass my math class as a requirement for my degree, and ALEKS helped me to do that! I am satisfied with the progress that I made in ALEKS and feel like I really learned the material.

Share Your ALEKS Success Story!

If you have an ALEKS success story (see success stories above), please share your story and it may appear in our next eNewsletter. Plus, the first 25 completed submissions* will receive a complimentary ALEKS water bottle!

*Submissions must be received by April 2, 2008.

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