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ALEKS
Score 6.2 out of 10
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McGraw-Hill offers ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces), an assessment software platform providing a range of testing tools and standard or best-practice tests for subjects in primary and secondary education, as well as higher ed and homeschooling.
$19.95
per term
Pricing
ALEKS
Editions & Modules
1-Month
$19.95
per term
3-Months
$49.95
per term
6-Months
$99.95
per term
12-Months
$179.95
per term
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ALEKS
Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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Anonymous
Chose ALEKS
I was not able to find any other products on your list, that I feel are really like ALEKS. I think of ALEKS as more of a teaching platform whereas other platforms I have used--MyMathLab, WebAssign, Knewton--are more of a homework platform.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose ALEKS
Compared to other assistant instructional technology used in my school district, ALEKS is a clear winner. We tried using IXL.com, which is second best after ALEKS, but it did not provide the individualized instruction tailored to each student's learning needed in math that …
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User Ratings
ALEKS
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ALEKS
Likelihood to Recommend
Among the specific scenarios where ALEKS is well suited would be independent work time during which each student could work on improving foundational math skills or on practicing topics recently learned in class. ALEKS is less appropriate when instructing more involved topics (i.e., Algebra 2 material), which would require whole-class instruction by the teacher first.
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Pros
  • Differentiating instruction
  • Tailoring individualized curriculum to cater to each student's unique needed.
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Cons
  • Reports can confuse students
  • Limited ways to solve a problem
  • Can lead to mimicry
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Support Rating
We did not need much support because installing and running ALEKS on Schoology was relatively easy; the department followed the steps outlined in the user manual on how to install ALEKS and were able to do so quickly. ALEKS help team has been helpful, but overall we did not need their help.
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I was not able to find any other products on your list, that I feel are really like ALEKS. I think of ALEKS as more of a teaching platform whereas other platforms I have used--MyMathLab, WebAssign, Knewton--are more of a homework platform.
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Return on Investment
  • Allowed some students to complete more than one course in a term.
  • Can lead to financial savings for students who are able to complete more than one class.
  • Allows for stacking of developmental classes.
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