Grades 3–12

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEKS?


ALEKS is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning mathematics system for grades 3–12. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn't know in a Mathematics course.


How does ALEKS work?


ALEKS is an innovative, personalized solution to learning math. ALEKS, is a web-based, artificially intelligent (AI) assessment and learning mathematics system for students in grades 3–12. The unique and proprietary ALEKS artificial intelligence (AI) is the main feature that sets ALEKS course products apart from other “adaptive” technologies.


How is ALEKS used?


ALEKS is used across the country in third grade through college level math environments. These math environments include core, gifted, intervention, credit recovery, and college. Current users come from urban, suburban, rural, and college settings. Everyone can benefit from ALEKS. Realtime reporting allows educators to monitor student, class, school, and district progress toward mastery of standards for mathematics.


Is ALEKS available in Spanish?


Students can choose to dynamically change the language from English to Spanish with the flip of toggle switch. ALEKS for mathematics is fully English/Spanish bilingual. When the Spanish translation is selected, all the text in ALEKS is translated, including the interface, the explanations, and definitions.


Can ALEKS help with ACT or SAT test prep?


ALEKS has been a widely used accelerator that supports standardized test preparation. Through individualized learning progress, students are able to comprehend and apply mathematics concepts more fluently, resulting in higher standardized testing results.


Can ALEKS help teachers identify students who are struggling?


ALEKS Insights alerts instructors when students might be at risk of falling behind so that immediate action can be taken. ALEKS Insights empowers instructors to better nurture the student learning experience.