Figure 5.2: ALEKSpedia

The online ALEKSpedia provides scientific and mathematical terms and definitions used in the class. Clicking on the "ALEKSpedia" button produces a new browser window tab, with a list of section(s) correlated to the pie chart. Students can also access the ALEKSpedia by clicking on underlined words (hypertext links) anywhere in the Learning Mode. Click on any section(s) to access the definition of terms used in that section. ALEKSpedia definitions are designed to present concepts in their simplest form first, moving into greater depth as the definition proceeds (Fig. 5.2).

The ALEKSpedia screen also includes a text entry field to quickly search for key terms and a link to access the Complete Mathematics ALEKSpedia. Selecting the "Complete Mathematics ALEKSpedia" link gives access to an index of all the ALEKSpedia's headings and subheadings. Beneath the index is the ALEKSpedia entry, with links to other entries and graphic illustrations as appropriate. Close the ALEKSpedia window to return to the Learning Mode.