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Makes homework so much better
March 03, 2021

Makes homework so much better

Elana Reiser | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand

I use [alta from Knewton] in my pre-calculus class as a way for students to do homework and take tests. Right now it is only used in my class but other professors in my department have expressed interest in using it.
  • 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
  • I allow students to take quizzes up to 3 times. I don't let them see the solutions until the due date but it would be nice to have the option for them to see which learning objectives they got wrong after each attempt so it would help them study.
  • Increased the responsibility of learning for the student, gives them control over their own learning
  • Better understanding of course material
I have not used any other courseware but when making a decision I did look into a few others and meet with reps. By far [alta from Knewton] seemed like the best option for me because it was focused on students meeting standards rather than just getting a grade. I also love that it is adaptive, which many others were not. Also students get different questions so it may reduce the amount of cheating amongst them.

Do you think Alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand's feature set?

Yes

Did Alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand again?

Yes

I think any computational based math class will greatly benefit from [alta from Knewton, a Wiley brand]. It simplifies the professor's work in terms of grading while also increasing the student's ability to get real time help on homework problems if they are struggling. I like that the questions are at a deep level and not all multiple choice. If a student gets a problem wrong they get a growth mindset message of encouragement.