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10.2 Technical

 

The technical information needed to use ALEKS is minimal. These few questions are all that are likely to be asked, even in a large group of users.

What are the system requirements for using ALEKS?

[Sec. 3.2] Fig. 10.1 presents the technical requirements for ALEKS in summary form.
PC Macintosh Chromebook
Operating System Windows 7+ MacOS 10.7+ Chrome OS
Processor Any Any Any
RAM Memory 64+ MB 64+ MB Any
Browser Explorer 11+, Firefox 25+, Chrome 30+ Safari 6+, Firefox 25+, Chrome 30+ Chrome 30+
Screen Resolution 800x600 (1024x768 for Chemistry) 800x600 (1024x768 for Chemistry) Any
Figure 10.1: System Requirements

Tablets. All courses are desktop and tablet compatible with the exception of AP Statistics (Quantitative), High School Prep for Statistics, Business Math, Fundamentals of Accounting, and Introduction to Statistics. These courses are not compatible with tablet devices.

Note that any of the kinds of Internet connection (cable, ISDN, DSL, or wireless) typical in computer labs are adequate for use with ALEKS.

Where can I get more information on ALEKS? How can I try out the system?
The ALEKS website provides complete information on the ALEKS system, including a Quick Tour, Free Trial use, licensing, history and theory, and technical support.

https://www.aleks.com