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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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Current Progress vs. Adaptive Assignment Grades , Link will open in a new tab
Share this video with your students to help them understand the differences between their current progress and their grade for adaptive assignments.
Managing Exceptions and Extensions , Link will open in a new tab
Easily manage assignment exceptions and extensions in ALEKS with these simple instructions.
Best Practices for Student Progress and Pacing , Link will open in a new tab
Use these 4 steps to keep your students motivated and on schedule throughout their ALEKS coursework.
Open Pie Mode , Link will open in a new tab
Understand when and why students are in Open Pie Mode and learn how this mode in ALEKS works.
Navigating the Topic Carousel , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to navigate the Topic Carousel for Math or Chemistry adaptive modules in ALEKS.
Building Module Gaps or Open Pie for Math , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to set up Module Gaps from your Math Module List in ALEKS.
Choosing Content for Instructor-Driven Math Assignments , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to choose content for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Math.
A Look at the Enhanced and more Accessible ALEKS eBooks for Math , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to navigate and understand key student study and accessibility features in the enhanced eBooks for Math.
Instructor-Driven Math Assignment Settings , Link will open in a new tab
Learn about assignment settings for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Math.
Building Module Gaps or Open Pie for Chemistry , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to set up Module Gaps from your Chemistry Module List in ALEKS.
Choosing Content for Instructor-Driven Chemistry Assignments , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to choose content for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Chemistry.
Student Knowledge Checks in ALEKS Chemistry , Link will open in a new tab
Gain a better understanding of the Knowledge Checks in ALEKS Chemistry and learn how to encourage student progress using them.
A Look at the Enhanced and more Accessible ALEKS eBooks for Chem , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to navigate and understand key student study and accessibility features in the enhanced eBooks for Chemistry.
Tour Virtual Labs in ALEKS , Link will open in a new tab
Take a tour of Virtual Labs in ALEKS and understand how to create a lab, assign questions, and view in your course.
Instructor-Driven Chemistry Assignment Settings , Link will open in a new tab
Learn about assignment settings for instructor-driven homework, tests and quizzes in ALEKS for Chemistry.
Best Practices for Remote Proctoring in ALEKS , Link will open in a new tab
Use these best practices to promote a higher level of academic integrity using the Respondus® Monitor in ALEKS.
Respondus Monitor FAQ , Link will open in a new tab
Discover how the Respondus Monitor in ALEKS can help increase academic integrity in your course through browser lockdown and remote proctoring.
Respondus Monitor Student Startup Guide , Link will open in a new tab
Give your students these simple steps to help them get started with the Respondus Monitor.
Respondus Monitor Instructor Quick Start Tutoria , Link will open in a new tab
Use this video to get up and running with Respondus Monitor browser lockdown and remote proctoring.
Respondus Monitor Complete Overview , Link will open in a new tab
Explore everything Respondus Monitor has to offer for remote proctoring and browser lockdown.
Understanding Knowledge Checks , Link will open in a new tab
Understand what each Knowledge Check is called, what it does, and when to assign it.
Progress Knowledge Checks , Link will open in a new tab
Understand what a Progress Knowledge Check is and when to assign one.
Implementation Managers Talk Knowledge Checks , Link will open in a new tab
Hear directly from Implementation Managers the must-know tips and tricks of assigning Knowledge Checks in your courses.
Authoring a Multiple-Choice Question: , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to author your own multiple-choice question with one correct answer choice.
Authoring a Multi-Select Question , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to author your own multiple-choice question with two or more correct answers.
Authoring a Numeric Entry Question with a Precise Answer , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to author a question that asks students to provide a numeric answer that is graded to a specific decimal place.
Authoring a Question with an Algebraic Expression for an Answer , Link will open in a new tab
Learn how to author a question where students will type in an algebraic expression as their answer.
Authoring a Numeric Entry Question that is Algorithmic , Link will open in a new tab
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.
Authoring a Numeric Entry Question with an Answer in Scientific Notation , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to author a question where the answer is reported using scientific notation and uses a percent tolerance range.
Authoring a Matching Question , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to author a question where students will drag a label to match a prompt.
Authoring a Free-Response Question , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to author a free-response question.
Authoring a Two-Part Question with Manual Grading , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to author an independent multi-part question with both a multi-select and a free response.
Authoring a Question with a Chemical Formula Answer , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to author an independent multi-part question where students type a chemical formula for their answer.
Authoring a Question with a Chemical Equation Answer , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to author a question where students type a balanced chemical question for their answer.
Controlling Significant Digits and Tolerance in Authored Questions , Link will open in a new tab
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.
Authoring a Student File Upload Question , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to allow your students to upload any supported file as their response to an authored question.
Allowing Alternate Correct Answers in an Authored Question , Link will open in a new tab
Watch this video to learn how to allow more than one correct solution to your custom authored numeric value and formula questions.
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