Likelihood to Recommend 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.
Read full review It's a good platform that has some very good content. We use Canvas as our learning management platform. It is nice to be able to integrate some of the pre-build WileyPLUS course modules into our Canvas course. Other publishers are good too and they sync with Canvas, but I find Wiley's Canvas modules easy to use and customize.
Read full review Pros Differentiating instruction Tailoring individualized curriculum to cater to each student's unique needed. Read full review Auto-grading- provides immediate feedback to students. Adaptive assignment- helps the students see their weak areas. Video, videos, and more videos! There are solution walk-through videos, interactive tutorials, and real-world videos. Tech support- I get help when I need it, right away! Read full review Cons Reports can confuse students Limited ways to solve a problem Can lead to mimicry Read full review There are a few errors in the homework answers. Some questions could be worded better to help students better match the formatting expectations when they change throughout the chapter. The offline PDF of the text should always be included in any online package. Read full review Likelihood to Renew Reliable effective tool.
Read full review Usability It is so easy to pick up and students have no issues learning to use it.
Read full review 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.
Read full review 24-7 support is available by phone, chat, or email. They also hold annual events which I have been blessed to attend twice. The staff is excellent. They are knowledgeable and genuinely care about you and your students. There are online forums for instructors to collaborate, learn, and have fun. Instructors receive gift cards for their participation too!
Read full review Alternatives Considered 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.
Read full review WileyPLUS is far better than one competing product I have used and noticeably better than a second competing product I have tested. I prefer not to name the other products. It is much easier to operate from an instructor perspective. Given the low level of questions it generates from students, I am certain it is easy for students to pick up and the level of Wiley support given to me and to students is great.
Jim Martin Henrietta and G.W. Snyder Jr. Professor in Business
Read full review Return on Investment Improved foundational math skills Improved student engagement in math courses Read full review Decreased, significantly, my grading time. No more manual grading of work. It is more of a review that allows me to target specific areas and specific students. Students now have resources to help them learn the content when they are away from class. Students get immediate feedback (depending on instructor settings) on problem areas and the ability to learn from their mistakes without having to wait for the instructor. Read full review ScreenShots