ALEKS

Score6.2 out of 10

3 Reviews and Ratings

What is ALEKS?

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.

Categories & Use Cases

Assessment

Verified User

Professional (51-200 employees employees)

Pros

Helps students fill in gaps in their learning
Allows students to work at their own pace
Encourages learning

Cons

Reports can confuse students
Limited ways to solve a problem
Can lead to mimicry

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.

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand, Brightspace

Verified User

Employee (5001-10,000 employees employees)

Pros

Differentiating instruction
Tailoring individualized curriculum to cater to each student's unique needed.

Cons

Lengthy Knowledge Check must be passed for instruction to begin.
It does not connect data to Schoology (learning management/grading system used by the school district).

Return on Investment

Improved foundational math skills
Improved student engagement in math courses

Other Software Used

Google Classroom, Google Drive, Microsoft 365 Business