The Impact of ALEKS Mastery on Student Proficiency in Math

A study was conducted to examine the association between students’ ALEKS mastery percentage and their proficiency on state math assessments. This report provides a brief overview of the design and results of that study. Goal: understand the relationship between students’ ALEKS mastery and state assessment proficiency. Participants: six school districts provided students’ ALEKS mastery data and state assessment data. Methodology: the following student data was collected from participating districts then matched using a local student identifier: ALEKS mastery percentage demonstrated in their most recent Knowledge Check, and scale score and proficiency level on their Spring 2022 state math assessment. Results: Students who reached 50%–74% ALEKS mastery were more likely to score proficient on their state math assessment, and higher ALEKS mastery was associated with better performance on state math assessments. These findings suggest that ALEKS can be effective in helping students develop proficiency in math and that students’ ALEKS mastery percentages can help educators monitor progress toward state assessment proficiency.