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ALEKS Overview

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Getting Started with ALEKS®

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Topic
How ALEKS Works This video illustrates the benefits ALEKS can bring to any classroom.
Getting Started with ALEKS at my.mheducation.com A video overview of ALEKS from both a student and instructor perspective, with supporting documentation. This is intended for educators that are just getting started with ALEKS, or those in need of a refresher.​
What to Expect the First Day of ALEKS A video with Tips and Tools to successfully implement ALEKS into your classroom.
Using the Course Placement Check in ALEKS How to turn on the Course Placement Check and determine which ALEKS course students should start in for the best learning experience. Note: the Course Placement Check is only available in middle school and high school courses.
12 Tips for Distance Learning for Instructors Tips and suggestions for using ALEKS in a remote environment.
Instructor Access using Open Learning Platform A quick reference video for logging in for the first time.

Class Setup

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Topic
Class Summary Overview A quick guide to understand and utilize the information on your class summary page.
Creating Student Groups A quick guide for creating student groups.
Uploading Resources A quick guide for uploading resources.
Creating a Sub-Class in Open Learning This video shows how to create a sub-class to customize your account.
Moving a Student to a Sub-Class in Open Learning A quick reference for adding students to a sub-class.

Reports

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Topic
Introduction to ALEKS Reports An introduction to all the reporting options available in ALEKS.
Progress Report Progress Reports can be used to monitor progress and identify students who could benefit from intervention by comparing data points.
Time and Topic Report Time and Topic Reports can help instructors understand how students are using their time in ALEKS.
ALEKS Pie Report Pie Report is the best report to view overall class progress.
Insight Reports Insight Reports alert the instructor when there is unusual learning occurring for individual students.
Custom Report: Weekly Grades Custom Reports allow the instructor to set up a report that meets their needs in the classroom. Custom Reports can also be scheduled on a recurring basis.
Quicktables Reports Learn how to view student progress on math fluency in ALEKS.

Engagement and Motivation

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Topic
Progress Goal Setting A quick guide for setting goals.
Grading and Motivation A quick guide with grading tips and ideas for motivation.
Calculating Retention A quick guide for calculating retention.

Student / Parent Resources

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Topic
Student Experience on Open Learning Platform In-depth overview video of the student experience in ALEKS. This video should be shared with students as an introduction to ALEKS.
Student Experience in ALEKS A 10-minute introduction video you can share with your students to get started in ALEKS. Students will learn about the tools tutorial, Initial Knowledge Check, and learning path
Giving Students a Voice ALEKS allows students to adjust their Learning Path based on what they are ready to learn and what they want to learn.
Student Support Suggestions Students can access additional resources within ALEKS.
Student Module Reference Guide The ALEKS Student Module Reference Guide provides an in-depth overview of the various features and tools available in the new ALEKS Student Module. This guide is intended for instructors and can be used to help students get started in ALEKS.​
ALEKS for Parents Video This video provides parents with an overview of the student experience and the reports that they may find helpful as they work alongside their student.
Student Support for ALEKS This video provides students with an introduction to ALEKS, including their first login, what to expect, and how to navigate their account.

Assignments

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Topic
Creating an Assignment A guide for creating assignments, tests, and quizzes.
Printing an Assignment A quick guide for printing assignments.
Copying an Assignment A quick guide for copying assignments.
Assigning Weekly Goals A quick guide for setting and assigning weekly goals.
Scheduling a Knowledge Check A quick guide for scheduling Knowledge Checks.

Customizing the Course

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Topic
Editing Content A quick guide for editing content.
Getting Started with Content Customization A quick guide for customizing class content.
Customizing with Textbook or ALEKS Integration/Objectives A guide for integrating textbooks or objectives to customize a class.
Creating Custom Objectives A guide for creating custom objectives in a class.
How to Create Sub Classes A guide to creating a sub-class to help differentiate instruction within an ALEKS course.
Create a Sub Class Using a Master Template A guide to creating a sub-class within a Master Template to help differentiate instruction within an ALEKS course.
How to Enable QuickTables Learn how to enable QuickTables for additional fluency practice with ALEKS.

Administrator Resources

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Topic
End-of-Year Guide for Instructors and Administrators A quick guide for ending the year.
How to Create Master Templates A guide to creating and using Master Templates at the school and district level.
What to Look for in an ALEKS Classroom A guide to assess your ALEKS implementation.

Using ALEKS with Reveal Math

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Topic
Using Suggested ALEKS Assignments from Reveal Math How to implement suggested ALEKS assignments that correspond with Reveal Math lessons.
Aligning ALEKS to your Reveal Math Scope and Sequence Learn how to create ALEKS modules that align with your Reveal Math scope and sequence and how to monitor students' progress toward mastering the aligned content in ALEKS.
Using ALEKS Data to Drive Instruction in the Reveal Math Classroom Best practices for using the data and reports in ALEKS to inform instruction in your Reveal Math classroom.

Create your own Questions

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Topic
My Questions Overview Use My Questions to create your own questions to assign to students in ALEKS homework, test, or quiz assignments. This video provides a brief introduction to the question creation experience, an overview of options, and quick tips.
Create a multiple choice question
Create a multi select question
Create a numeric entry question with a precise answer
Create a question with an algebraic expression for an answer
Create an algorithmic numeric entry question
Create a matching question
Create a free response question
Create a two-part question with manual grading

Getting Started with ALEKS®

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
How ALEKS Works This video illustrates the benefits ALEKS can bring to any classroom.
Getting Started with ALEKS.com Login A video overview of ALEKS from both a student and instructor perspective, with supporting documentation. This is intended for educators that are just getting started with ALEKS, or those in need of a refresher.​
Features and Tasks for the ALEKS Instructor Module Your ALEKS Instructor Module contains many helpful tools and features. To help you get the most out of your Instructor account, please use this feature guide to help you learn more about available features and actions.
What to Expect the First Day of ALEKS A video with Tips and Tools to successfully implement ALEKS into your classroom.
Using the Course Placement Check in ALEKS How to turn on the Course Placement Check and determine which ALEKS course students should start in for the best learning experience. Note: the Course Placement Check is only available in middle school and high school courses.
12 Tips for Distance Learning for Instructors Tips and suggestions for using ALEKS in a remote environment.
Instructor Log-in and Navigation with ALEKS.com A quick reference video for logging in for the first time.

Class Setup

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Creating a New Class A step-by-step guide on how to create new classes in ALEKS.
Class Summary Overview A quick guide to understand and utilize the information on your class summary page.
Student Registration Options with ALEKS.com A chart that compares the various student registration methods in ALEKS to help you find what best fits your needs.
Enrolling Students with ALEKS.com A quick video guide for rostering your class.
Enrolling and Preregistering Students A detailed overview of pre-registering students in the Instructor Module.​
Self-Enrolling as a New Student in ALEKS A quick guide for registering new students.
Self-Enrolling as an Existing Student in ALEKS A quick guide for registering existing students.
Authorizing Self-Enrolled Students A quick guide for authorizing students.
Creating Student Groups A quick guide for creating student groups.
Moving Students between Classes A quick guide for moving students.
Sharing Class Access with Other Instructors A quick guide for sharing classes.
Uploading Resources A quick guide for uploading resources.

Reports

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Introduction to ALEKS Reports An introduction to all the reporting options available in ALEKS.
Progress Report Progress Reports can be used to monitor progress and identify students who could benefit from intervention by comparing data points.
Time and Topic Report Time and Topic Reports can help instructors understand how students are using their time in ALEKS.
ALEKS Pie Report Pie Report is the best report to view overall class progress.
Insight Reports Insight Reports alert the instructor when there is unusual learning occurring for individual students.
Custom Report: Weekly Grades Custom Reports allow the instructor to set up a report that meets their needs in the classroom. Custom Reports can also be scheduled on a recurring basis.
Quicktables Reports Learn how to view student progress on math fluency in ALEKS.

Engagement and Motivation

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Progress Goal Setting A quick guide for setting goals.
Grading and Motivation A quick guide with grading tips and ideas for motivation.
Calculating Retention A quick guide for calculating retention.

Student / Parent Resources

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Student Experience on ALEKS.com In-depth overview video of the student experience in ALEKS. This video should be shared with students as an introduction to ALEKS.
Self-Enrolling as a New Student in ALEKS A quick guide for registering new students.
Self-Enrolling as an Existing Student in ALEKS A quick guide for registering existing students.
Digital Teacher and Student Guide The Digital Teacher & Student Guide provides step-by-step instructions on getting started and completing the most commonly used tasks within Student and Instructor Modules.
Student Experience in ALEKS A 10-minute introduction video you can share with your students to get started in ALEKS. Students will learn about the tools tutorial, Initial Knowledge Check, and learning path
Giving Students a Voice ALEKS allows students to adjust their Learning Path based on what they are ready to learn and what they want to learn.
Student Support Suggestions Students can access additional resources within ALEKS.
Student Module Reference Guide The ALEKS Student Module Reference Guide provides an in-depth overview of the various features and tools available in the new ALEKS Student Module. This guide is intended for instructors and can be used to help students get started in ALEKS.​
Parents' Guide: Student Reports (English) In addition to the Pie Report, students and parents have access to other valuable report features.
Parents' Guide: Student Reports (Spanish) In addition to the Pie Report, students and parents have access to other valuable report features.
ALEKS for Parents Video This video provides parents with an overview of the student experience and the reports that they may find helpful as they work alongside their student.
Parent Letters (English) Provides parents with an overview of the student experience and the reports that they may find helpful as they work alongside their student.
Parent Letters (Spanish) Provides parents with an overview of the student experience and the reports that they may find helpful as they work alongside their student.
Student Support for ALEKS This video provides students with an introduction to ALEKS, including their first login, what to expect, and how to navigate their account.

Assignments

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Creating an Assignment A guide for creating assignments, tests, and quizzes.
Printing an Assignment A quick guide for printing assignments.
Copying an Assignment A quick guide for copying assignments.
Assigning Weekly Goals A quick guide for setting and assigning weekly goals.
Scheduling a Knowledge Check A quick guide for scheduling Knowledge Checks.

Customizing the Course

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Editing Content A quick guide for editing content.
Getting Started with Content Customization A quick guide for customizing class content.
Customizing with Textbook or ALEKS Integration/Objectives A guide for integrating textbooks or objectives to customize a class.
Creating Custom Objectives A guide for creating custom objectives in a class.
How to Enable QuickTables Learn how to enable QuickTables for additional fluency practice with ALEKS.

Administrator Resources

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Features of the District Administrator Account A guide for navigating a district administration account.
Features of the School Administrator Account A guide for navigating a school administration account.
Batch Registration at the School and District Level A guide for batch rostering student accounts.
End-of-Year Guide for Instructors and Administrators A quick guide for ending the year.
Extending Student Accounts for Administrators A guide for efficiently extending student accounts at the administrator level.
Extending Student Accounts for Instructors A guide for efficiently extending student accounts at the instructor level.
What to Look for in an ALEKS Classroom A guide to assess your ALEKS implementation.

Using ALEKS with Reveal Math

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
Using Suggested ALEKS Assignments from Reveal Math How to implement suggested ALEKS assignments that correspond with Reveal Math lessons.
Aligning ALEKS to your Reveal Math Scope and Sequence Learn how to create ALEKS modules that align with your Reveal Math scope and sequence and how to monitor students' progress toward mastering the aligned content in ALEKS.
Using ALEKS Data to Drive Instruction in the Reveal Math Classroom Best practices for using the data and reports in ALEKS to inform instruction in your Reveal Math classroom.

Create your own Questions

For users logging in through ALEKS.com

Topic
My Questions Overview Use My Questions to create your own questions to assign to students in ALEKS homework, test, or quiz assignments. This video provides a brief introduction to the question creation experience, an overview of options, and quick tips.
Create a multiple choice question
Create a multi select question
Create a numeric entry question with a precise answer
Create a question with an algebraic expression for an answer
Create an algorithmic numeric entry question
Create a matching question
Create a free response question
Create a two-part question with manual grading