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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ALEKS

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/AMcGraw-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

    Alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAlta is Knewton’s product for higher education. Alta is a courseware solution that combines Knewton’s adaptive learning technology with content, and is designed to deliver a personalized learning experience that is affordable, accessible and improves student outcomes. Knewton is a Wiley brand (acquired 2019).N/A
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    ALEKSAlta from Knewton, a Wiley brand
    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
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    ALEKSAlta from Knewton, a Wiley brand
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    ALEKSAlta from Knewton, a Wiley brand
    Considered Both Products
    McGraw-Hill Education
    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.
    Incentivized
    Wiley
    Chose Alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand
    alta from Knewton is more of a homework platform with remediation. Topics for assignments are randomized. ALEKS is more of a teaching platform working on a single topic at a time.
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    ALEKSAlta from Knewton, a Wiley brand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    ALEKSAlta from Knewton, a Wiley brand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    McGraw-Hill Education
    ALEKS does a great job of helping students fill in the gaps in their learning so that they have a solid foundation to move on to higher-level mathematics. It works very well with self-motivated students. It doesn't seem to work as well with less motivated students.
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    Wiley
    It is appropriate as a learning system and helps your students gain mastery. I would not use it as much for an assessment system, although they have been slowly building up those capabilities.
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    Pros
    McGraw-Hill Education
    • Differentiating instruction
    • Tailoring individualized curriculum to cater to each student's unique needed.
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    Wiley
    • Adaptive learning
    • LMS integration
    • Focus on meeting learning standards rather than just on grades
    • Each student gets different questions so it can reduce cheating
    • Explanations are included if students get problems wrong
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    Cons
    McGraw-Hill Education
    • Reports can confuse students
    • Limited ways to solve a problem
    • Can lead to mimicry
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    Wiley
    • I have yet to run into something that Wiley reps did not handle well.
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    Usability
    McGraw-Hill Education
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    Wiley
    Easy to use
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    Support Rating
    McGraw-Hill Education
    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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    Wiley
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    Alternatives Considered
    McGraw-Hill Education
    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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    Wiley
    alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand, is much less expensive than the other LMSes, not just for the students but for the institution, too.
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    Return on Investment
    McGraw-Hill Education
    • Improved foundational math skills
    • Improved student engagement in math courses
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    Wiley
    • Higher pass rates.
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