Various components within the ALEKS platform can help students thrive in their classes. From the beginning, taking advantage of the initial assessment to get a learning plan customized to your needs will start you off on the right foot. As you work through the program, when you encounter a problem, you don't know how to solve, ALEKS provides a detailed explanation for each problem to help guide you through. This ongoing support ensures that you're never left guessing, helping you build confidence and understanding as you progress.

When taking quizzes, I found it incredibly important to manage my time effectively and stay calm, focusing on one question at a time and utilizing the detailed explanations provided by ALEKS to guide me through difficult problems. When studying for an upcoming test or a midterm, using all of ALEKS’s key components is essential. Whenever I studied for any tests in class, I would explore the review tab, which allowed me to revisit any chapter and access any type of question within that chapter. This enabled me to practice my hardest questions as much as needed. By the time the test came around, I always felt very prepared.

Another key aspect of ALEKS is the regular knowledge checks. These mini check-ups are designed to ensure you remember how to complete the problems you were already asked. When you get to the point of a knowledge check-up, take your time and don’t rush. Also, use the “I Don’t Know” option wisely, because if you choose this option, ALEKS will have you repeat the lesson. The knowledge checks help strengthen your learning by revisiting older topics, preventing you from forgetting problems over time. ALEKS adjusts based on how you're doing, offering questions that test your understanding, and showing you where you might need more practice. These regular check-ins help you better understand the material and boost your confidence as you move through the course.