ALEKS

ALEKS is an adaptive online math system that behaves more like a constantly updating map of what a student knows than a traditional course. After an initial assessment, it presents targeted problems across a pie-chart of topics, regularly re-checking skills to make sure they’ve stuck and only unlocking new material when mastery is demonstrated. Used widely in schools and colleges, ALEKS covers everything from foundational arithmetic through algebra, geometry, and college-level courses. Parents appreciate the data-rich reports and the way it can fill gaps for students at non-standard levels. Subscriptions cost more than basic practice sites but less than tutoring, especially for heavy users. The interface is text-heavy and can feel dry, so pairing it with hands-on or visual resources keeps math from becoming purely screen-based.