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USING ALEKS IN AN LKSD CLASSROOM
Naomi Paulson
Using ALEKS in an LKSD ClassroomGoals: Quick Overview Direct Instruction Integrate Textbook Implement Effectively
Grading Ideas Time Management
ALEKS in the ClassroomThe instructor in an ALEKS class may be just as busy teaching mathematics to individual learners: getting one student started on a new topic checking another student’s work responding to questions suggesting alternate methods and explanations making or reinforcing connections among concepts congratulating those who add an item to their pie.
Source: ALEKS User Guide
ALEKS in the Classroom
The main factor influencing the success of students using ALEKS is the time that they
spend in it.
Source: ALEKS User Guide
Quick Overview Instructor Screen
Average Class Progress/Standards Mastered/Topics
Class Screen Pie Mastery/Time & Topics/Student
Mastery/ Topic Readiness Class Roster Reports
Student Screen Pie Mastery/Time &
Topics/Progress/Activity/Topics
Reports Whole Class
ALEKS Pie Progress Time & Topic
Individual ALEKS Pie Objectives Time & Topic
Any questions?
Direct Instruction
Large Group/Small Group ALEKS Pie
Ready to Learn/Attempted, Not Mastered
Individual Time/Topic Report
Integrate Textbook – How?Accessible from Class Screen
Class Information Class Summary
Class Content Content Customization
Textbook Selection Objectives
Objectives Editor Chapter Selection Objective End Dates
Objectives Settings Objective Pie Objective Assessment
Integrate Textbook –What?
Class Average PieIndividual Pie
Implement Effectively Pre-Algebra/Math Lab
2 class periods/day 1 instructional and 1 practice
QuickTables 10-15 min/daily Notebooks Grading –Warm-ups, QT,
Topics What do you do?
Any questions?
Treasure Hunt 1. Where would you
go to integrate a textbook? A. Instructor Screen B. Class Summary C. Pie Report D. Student Screen
Treasure Hunt 2. Which report tells you the
amount of time a student has spent in ALEKS? A. Class Progress report B. Class Pie report C. Individual Time/Topic
report D. QuickTables report
Treasure Hunt 3. Where can you find a
students username and password if they forgot it? A. Class Roster B. Student Screen C. Class Summary D. Class Customization
Any questions?