ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) is a research-based, web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning online math program for grades 3-12. ALEKS provides the advantages of one-on-one instruction 24/7 for a fraction of the cost of a human tutor and is accessible from virtually any computer with Internet access. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to adjust the learning modules presented. A placement assessment is used to determine a student's knowledge in a course, and periodic reassessments help ensure knowledge retention. ALEKS is web-based and accessible on both Windows and Mac systems. ALEKS is a division of McGraw-Hill Education.
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Cons: $
Grades Used: 3rd & 4th
This is my first year homeschooling. Math is not my strong point and I had a hard time selecting a program for my children. After a 2 month free trial, Aleks offered me a 2 for 1 subscription and I accepted. (Otherwise I think it is a bit pricey.)
I love how it shows the child's progress in a pie chart.. Parents set up their own accounts to view child or children's individual progress. Aleks also does its own assessment tests or you have the option of doing additional quizzes and tests. You can also print out worksheets.
Aleks is great for my son. He is 4th grade, self-taught and does not need a lot of repetition to learn. He has already completed 4th grade math and is almost complete with 5th grade math.
My daughter who is in 3rd grade has a harder time with it. She likes math but needs lot of repetition and visual aids to help her understand concepts. She is not self-taught. I am considering going another way for math with my daughter.
Grades Used: 4
Love that they give a full two months free! I like the pie chart that shows your child's progress, improvements, etc. I like that you can print off worksheets if you choose. The quiz that ALEKS generates at your request goes perfectly with what your child has been working on.
Cons: no videos
Grades Used: 8
My son (8th grader) started using ALEKS math last year for pre-algebra and is using it again this year. We travel quite a bit, so it's nice to take the iPad or laptop with us and not a big, heavy textbook. We (and his teacher) enjoy the print-out which shows how much time he has spent on the different subjects, what he has mastered or needs work on. The only complain I have about ALEKS are there are no videos. It would be helpful to hear or see a person explain a lesson. We usually end up going to youtube or accessing the textbook's video to explain an area he needs help understanding.
Cons: $$
Grades Used: 3rd and 8th
I signed up for the free 2 month trial and now we're hooked! My boys really enjoy watching their progress in the pie chart. I like how the program hones in on the areas they need work in and doesn't waste their or my time by repeating the concepts they know.
Cons: somewhat expensive
Grades Used: 5, 6, 7, 8
My children advanced at a rapid rate when we used Aleks. They especially appreciated being able to see charts and lists representing their progress. There are not that many bells and whistles as far as illustrations go, but the lessons are academic and clear.
Cons: nothing
Grades Used: 4-9
Great program would never go back to any other math programs. This one makes sure your kids are learning math and won't let them go on if they are struggling. Lets kids work at own pace. We spend 45 - 60 minutes daily on it.