Have You Explored the ALEKS Training Center?

Learn more about ALEKS features via the online Training Center. Live and pre-recorded trainings are conveniently available for your viewing and training needs. You DO NOT need to register to attend.

– Live WebEx Training Sessions –

Training and Demonstration Sessions Available Daily:
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– Pre-Recorded Trainings –

Assigning Grades in ALEKS
A guided overview of where and how grades can be assigned within ALEKS.
Total Time: 6 min 35

Reading Class Reports
A quick overview on how to read and interpret some of our most popular class reports.
Total Time: 2 min 24

Jason D. Buck, Teacher
My experience with ALEKS has been great! I am told by my district administration to differentiate instruction, but find it difficult to do with some of my low-level classes. ALEKS provides differentiated instruction automatically, and allows students to improve their understanding of all the concepts. It's absolutely wonderful!

Implementation

What challenges did the class or school face in math prior to using ALEKS?
Some students are ready for Geometry, but most are not. We are constantly trying to reteach concepts while also trying to move ahead to new content. Additionally, we are pressured by the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) test to provide enrichment courses for students who are predicted to score Below Basic. ALEKS is exactly what we need!

How do you implement ALEKS?
We are using ALEKS for our double-period math classes. One period is a traditional Geometry or Algebra 1 course, while the other period is an enrichment period designed to help students improve their math skills.

Grading

How do you incorporate ALEKS into your grading system?
Since it is a separate class period, students receive a grade based on their ALEKS performance. We use a linear combination of their hours of practice time, initial assessment percentage, and cumulative assessment percentages.

Do you require students to make regular amounts of progress in ALEKS?
I expect students to make progress each day. I usually require them to master 1-3 topics, depending on difficulty, but some exceed that expectation. Progress is measured by the difference between the student's current percentage of mastery and their initial assessment or most recent assessment percentage.

Learning Outcomes

Since using ALEKS, please describe the learning outcomes or progress you have seen.
Since using ALEKS, I've seen students perform better on content from previous courses. I have also noticed that my students feel more prepared in their current math course.

National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) - Booth #TBD
April 14 - 16, Anaheim, CA
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Booth #1431
April 21 - 25, Washington, DC
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Nebraska Educational Technology Association - Booth #26
April 23 - 24, LaVista, NE
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Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) - Booth #TBD
May 1 - 2, Duluth, MN
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National Migrant Education Conference (NASDME) - Booth #TBD
May 3 - 5, San Antonio, TX
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Share Your ALEKS Success Story

Congratulations to Jason D. Buck of Ephrata High School in Ephrata, PA, winner of the Fall drawing! If you have an ALEKS implementation strategy (see implementation strategy above), please share your strategy and you will be entered in our quarterly drawing* for a chance to receive an iPod Nano! Our Winter/Spring winner will be announced in the Summer 2009 eNewsletter.