ALEKS ALEKS System and Knowledge Assessment 1

Question 1

What does the ALEKS Pie represent for a student?

Accepted Answer

The topics a student has mastered versus what remains to be learned

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The student's overall grade in the course

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The number of questions answered correctly

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The time spent on the platform

Question 2

What happens during an ALEKS Initial Knowledge Check?

Accepted Answer

ALEKS assesses what topics you already know before beginning coursework

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ALEKS gives you your first assignment

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ALEKS creates a study schedule for you

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ALEKS assigns a practice test

Question 3

Which feature in ALEKS shows targeted topics for a student to study next?

Accepted Answer

Ready to Learn topics

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Review topics

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Quiz bank

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Progress reports

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Progress Assessment in ALEKS?

Accepted Answer

To verify that previously learned topics are retained in long-term memory

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To test new topics for the first time

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To award extra credit points

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To reset the student's pie

Question 5

In ALEKS, what does it mean when a topic 'falls out' of the pie?

Accepted Answer

The student no longer demonstrates mastery and needs to re-learn it

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The topic was completed successfully

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The topic was too advanced and was removed

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The student skipped the topic

Question 6

What type of learning system is ALEKS based on?

Accepted Answer

Adaptive learning using knowledge space theory

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Fixed curriculum with set lesson order

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Video-based passive instruction

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Peer-to-peer tutoring