In Fall 2009, sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 23 of Math 103 will use ALEKS.  ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is a dynamic online learning system for mathematics education.

ALEKS is a Web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn't know in a course. ALEKS then instructs the student on the topics he or she is most ready to learn. As a student works through a course, ALEKS periodically reassesses the student to ensure that topics learned are also retained. ALEKS courses are very complete in their topic coverage and ALEKS avoids multiple choice questions. A student who shows a high level of mastery of an ALEKS course will be successful in the actual course he or she is taking.  The purpose of ALEKS is to make students’ learning more efficient by means of focused, individualized instruction.

If you are interested in taking a closer look at how ALEKS may work for you, we suggest you: TAKE THE TOUR:   www.aleks.com/tour

Let’s start from the Student’s Side:

Begin on www.aleks.com/plugin

Click on “FREE TRIAL” in the ALEKS for HIGHER EDUCATION Box (Your ALEKS trial will allow you to explore the ALEKS Student Module for three hours anytime during a 48 hours period).

Click on Try ALEKS Now under Experience ALEKS as a Student.

Select an ALEKS Free Trial: INDEPENDENT USERS >> Begin trail as an Independent user

Explore Student Module >> Try ALEKS Now

Accept the ALEKS usage agreement.

Fill in the next page with you personal Information.

When asked for Occupation, list student.

When asked to Choose your Market, choose Higher Education/Math.

When asked to Select a Course, select Intermediate Algebra.

Complete the tutorial and assessment.  Then go through different slices of the pie and practice.

 

Course Material

• Book: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, Miller/O'Neill/Hyde (avaliable online)
• ALEKS User Guide -- Purchase from the MSU Bookstore
• Web address, student access code, and course code will be given during the first day of class.

 

If you have questions, please contact Sylvia Carr.