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ALEKS Assignments and Exams

Our Assignments and Exams resource library will help you build assignments in ALEKS for Chemistry and Math and includes tips to increase academic integrity with remote proctoring. Choose a category below to get started.

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Below are videos and guides for the most common ALEKS instructor support topics about assignments and exams.
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Creating ALEKS Assignments

Current Progress vs. Adaptive Assignment Grades , Link will open in a new window

Share this video with your students to help them understand the differences between their current progress and their grade for adaptive assignments.

Visit the Current Progress vs. Adaptive Assignment Grades Page

Managing Exceptions and Extensions , Link will open in a new window

Easily manage assignment exceptions and extensions in ALEKS with these simple instructions.

Visit the Managing Exceptions and Extensions Page

Best Practices for Student Progress and Pacing , Link will open in a new window

Use these 4 steps to keep your students motivated and on schedule throughout their ALEKS coursework.

Visit the Best Practices for Student Progress and Pacing Page

Open Pie Mode , Link will open in a new window

Understand when and why students are in Open Pie Mode and learn how this mode in ALEKS works.

Visit the Open Pie Mode Page

Navigating the Topic Carousel , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to navigate the Topic Carousel for Math or Chemistry adaptive modules in ALEKS.

Visit the Navigating the Topic Carousel Page

Bulk Editing Assignments , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to edit multiple assignments at once and give exceptions to some or all of your students right from the assignment list.

Visit the Bulk Editing Assignments Page

Building Assignments in ALEKS for Math

Building Module Gaps or Open Pie for Math , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to set up Module Gaps from your Math Module List in ALEKS.

Visit the Building Module Gaps or Open Pie for Math Page

Choosing Content for Instructor-Driven Math Assignments , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to choose content for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Math.

Visit the Choosing Content for Instructor-Driven Math Assignments Page

A Look at the Enhanced and more Accessible ALEKS eBooks for Math , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to navigate and understand key student study and accessibility features in the enhanced eBooks for Math.

Visit the Enhanced and more Accessible ALEKS eBooks for Math Page

Instructor-Driven Math Assignment Settings , Link will open in a new window

Learn about assignment settings for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Math.

Visit the Instructor-Driven Math Assignment Settings Page

Building Assignments in ALEKS for Chemistry

Building Module Gaps or Open Pie for Chemistry , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to set up Module Gaps from your Chemistry Module List in ALEKS.

Visit the Building Module Gaps or Open Pie for Chemistry Page

Choosing Content for Instructor-Driven Chemistry Assignments , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to choose content for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Chemistry.

Visit the Choosing Content for Instructor-Driven Chemistry Assignments Page

Student Knowledge Checks in ALEKS Chemistry , Link will open in a new window

Gain a better understanding of the Knowledge Checks in ALEKS Chemistry and learn how to encourage student progress using them.

Visit the Student Knowledge Checks in ALEKS Chemistry Page

A Look at the Enhanced and more Accessible ALEKS eBooks for Chem , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to navigate and understand key student study and accessibility features in the enhanced eBooks for Chemistry.

Visit the Enhanced and more Accessible ALEKS eBooks for Chemistry Page

Tour Virtual Labs in ALEKS , Link will open in a new window

Take a tour of Virtual Labs in ALEKS and understand how to create a lab, assign questions, and view in your course.

Visit the Tour Virtual Labs in ALEKS Page

Instructor-Driven Chemistry Assignment Settings , Link will open in a new window

Learn about assignment settings for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Chemistry.

Visit the Instructor-Driven Chemistry Assignment Settings Page

Using Remote Proctoring with ALEKS

Best Practices for Remote Proctoring in ALEKS , Link will open in a new window

Use these best practices to promote a higher level of academic integrity using the Respondus® Monitor in ALEKS.

Visit the Best Practices for Remote Proctoring In ALEKS Page

Respondus Monitor FAQ , Link will open in a new window

Discover how the Respondus Monitor in ALEKS can help increase academic integrity in your course through browser lockdown and remote proctoring.

Visit the Respondus Monitor FAQ Page

Respondus Monitor Student Startup Guide , Link will open in a new window

Give your students these simple steps to help them get started with the Respondus Monitor.

Visit the Respondus Monitor Student Startup Guide Page

Respondus Monitor Instructor Quick Start Tutoria , Link will open in a new window

Use this video to get up and running with Respondus Monitor browser lockdown and remote proctoring.

Visit the Respondus Monitor Instructor Quick Start Tutorial Page

Respondus Monitor Complete Overview , Link will open in a new window

Explore everything Respondus Monitor has to offer for remote proctoring and browser lockdown.

Visit the Respondus Monitor Complete Overview Page

Knowledge Checks

Understanding Knowledge Checks , Link will open in a new window

Understand what each Knowledge Check is called, what it does, and when to assign it.

Visit the Understanding Knowledge Checks Page

Progress Knowledge Checks , Link will open in a new window

Understand what a Progress Knowledge Check is and when to assign one.

Visit the Progress Knowledge Checks Page

Implementation Managers Talk Knowledge Checks , Link will open in a new window

Hear directly from Implementation Managers the must-know tips and tricks of assigning Knowledge Checks in your courses.

Visit the Implementation Managers Talk Knowledge Checks Page

Question Authoring

Authoring a Multiple-Choice Question: , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to author your own multiple-choice question with one correct answer choice.

Visit the Authoring a Multiple-Choice Question Page

Authoring a Multi-Select Question , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to author your own multiple-choice question with two or more correct answers.

Visit the Authoring a Multi-Select Question Page

Authoring a Numeric Entry Question with a Precise Answer , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to author a question that asks students to provide a numeric answer that is graded to a specific decimal place.

Visit the Authoring a Numeric Entry Question with a Precise Answer Page

Authoring a Question with an Algebraic Expression for an Answer , Link will open in a new window

Learn how to author a question where students will type in an algebraic expression as their answer.

Visit the Authoring a Question with an Algebraic Expression for an Answer Page

Authoring a Numeric Entry Question that is Algorithmic , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author a numeric value question that uses an algorithmic variable.Limitations in number display, answer display, and grading are discussed.

Visit the Authoring a Numeric Entry Question that is Algorithmic Page

Authoring a Numeric Entry Question with an Answer in Scientific Notation , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author a question where the answer is reported using scientific notation and uses a percent tolerance range.

Visit the Authoring a Numeric Entry Question with an Answer in Scientific Notation Page

Authoring a Matching Question , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author a question where students will drag a label to match a prompt.

Visit the Authoring a Matching Question Page

Authoring a Free-Response Question , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author a free-response question.

Visit the Authoring a Free-Response Question Page

Authoring a Two-Part Question with Manual Grading , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author an independent multi-part question with both a multi-select and a free response.

Visit the Authoring a Two-Part Question with Manual Grading Page

Authoring a Question with a Chemical Formula Answer , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author an independent multi-part question where students type a chemical formula for their answer.

Visit the Authoring a Question with a Chemical Formula Answer Page

Authoring a Question with a Chemical Equation Answer , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author a question where students type a balanced chemical question for their answer.

Visit the Authoring a Question with a Chemical Equation Answer Page

Controlling Significant Digits and Tolerance in Authored Questions , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to author a question where students will provide a numeric answer that is graded to a specific number of significant digits and has a tolerance range.

Visit the Controlling Significant Digits and Tolerance in Authored Questions Page

Authoring a Student File Upload Question , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to allow your students to upload any supported file as their response to an authored question.

Visit the Student File Upload Question Page

Allowing Alternate Correct Answers in an Authored Question , Link will open in a new window

Watch this video to learn how to allow more than one correct solution to your custom authored numeric value and formula questions.

Visit the Alternate Answers Accepted Page

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