Option 1 K-8

Students are placed in their grade level ALEKS class.

Grade Level ALEKS Class
K-2 Use RedBird Math
3 LV 3
4 LV 4
5 LV 5
6 Middle School Math 1/LV 6
7 Middle School Math 2
8 Middle School Math 3

Sample scenario when to use this option: You are teaching 8th grade math and most of your students are at or near grade level.

Pros:

  • All students are enrolled in the same ALEKS course.
  • After the initial knowledge check, a teacher can readily identify any outliers, such as a student needing intervention or a student who can move more quickly through the content.
  • Assignment features can be used to create whole class pre-tests, assessments, exit tickets.

Cons:

  • As long as a large percentage of the students are at grade level, there are no negatives.

ALEKS can be a stand-alone curriculum. Teachers may wish to include activities such as:

Inside Mathematics’ “Problem of the Month” and “Performance Assessment Tasks”

Illustrative Mathematics‘ Content Tasks.