This advisory recommendation has not been approved by the State Instructional Quality Commission
or the State Board of Education.
REVIEW PANEL ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION
2014 MATHEMATICS PRIMARY ADOPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Publisher / Series / Grade Level(s)ALEKS Corporation / CA Algebra I / Algebra I
Program Summary:
The Mathematics program CA Algebra 1 is composed of, but not limited to, the following items: ALEKS CA Algebra 1; ALEKS Teacher/Administrator Account.
Recommendation:
CA Algebra 1 is recommended for adoption because it is aligned with the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and meets the rest of the evaluation criteria approved by the State Board of Education for this adoption.
Criteria Category 1: Mathematics Content/Alignment with Standards
The program supports teaching to the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, and does cover all of the evaluation criteria in category 1.
The criteria listed below are covered:
To find citations: go to http://www.aleks.com/k12/california
Citations:
· Criterion #1: See “Content List,” “ALEKS Dictionary,” and “Standards Report” in teacher account
· Criterion #2: A-SEE.1a: alge291, alge016, alge841, alge748, alge729, alge758 (This is found in the content list.)
· Criterion #2: A-REI.1: alge187, alge188, alge963, alge980 (These problems are found in the content list.)
· Criterion #7b: See learning mode in student account; See Content Review Account
Criteria Category 2: Program Organization
The organization and features of the instructional materials support instruction and learning of the Standards.
To find citations: go to http://www.aleks.com/k12/california
Citations:
· Criterion #1: Go to standards tab on navigation bar on left side; select state/territory (CA) from pull-down menu; select ALEKS course CA Algebra 1 from pull-down menu; click on 2013 link
· Criterion #3: Scroll down to Reports; select ALEKS Pie Report
· Criterion #5: Scroll down to Class Management; click on Class and Topic Resources
· Criterion #7: Go to standards tab on navigation bar on left side; select state/territory (CA) from pull-down menu; select ALEKS course CA Algebra 1 from pull-down menu; click on 2013 link
Criteria Category 3: Assessment
The instructional materials contain strategies and tools for continually measuring student achievement. Assessments provide guidance for the teacher in determining whether the student needs additional materials or resources to achieve grade-level standards and conceptual understanding.
To find citations for criteria 1, 2, and 5: go to http://www.aleks.com and click “Begin Free Trial,” then select “Begin Trial as Instructor or Student,” then select “Experience ALEKS as an Instructor.” Read and agree to Terms of ALEKS User Agreement and click “Continue.” Enter information requested. Under “Choose Your Market,” select K–12. Click next, then select State/Territory (CA) and click next. Under “My Class,” select “8th Grade Math 129/CA Algebra1.”
Citations:
· Criterion #1: Click “Taking Action” on left-hand navigation bar; click on “Create a Quiz”
· Criterion #2: Click “Taking Action” on left-hand navigation bar; click on “Schedule a New Assessment,” then select “Comprehensive Assessment,” which is a summative assessment
· Criterion #3: Go to http://www.aleks.com and click “Begin Free Trial,” then select “Begin Trial as Instructor or Student,” then select “Experience ALEKS as a Student.” Read and agree to Terms of ALEKS User Agreement and click “Continue.” Enter information requested. Under “Choose Your Market,” select K–12. Click next, then select State/Territory (CA) and click next. Under “My Class,” select “8th Grade Math 129/CA Algebra1.” The initial assessment will begin immediately.
· Criterion #5: On left-hand navigation, click on Reporting. Select ALEKS Pie Reports
Criteria Category 4: Universal Access
Students with special needs are provided access to the same standards-based curriculum that is provided to all students, including both the content standards and the standards for mathematical practice. Instructional materials provide access to the standards-based curriculum for all students, including English learners, advanced learners, students below grade level in mathematical skills, and students with disabilities.
To find citations: go to http://www.aleks.com/k12/california
Citations:
· Criterion #3: Scroll down to Reports; select ALEKS Pie Report in Teacher Account
· Criterion #6: See ALEKS Student Account for bilingual feature and ALEKS dictionary
· Criterion #7: Scroll down to Reports; click Send Message to Selected Students
· Criterion #8: Scroll down to Reports; click on ALEKS Pie Report
Criteria Category 5: Instructional Planning
The instructional materials contain a clear road map for teachers to follow when planning instruction.
To find citations: go to http://www.aleks.com/k12/california
Citations:
· Criterion #1: Select Implementation Strategies from left-hand navigation bar
· Criterion #3: Select Implementation Strategies from left-hand navigation bar
· Criterion #5: Go to http://www.aleks.com/support/system_requirements
· Criterion #9: Go to http://www.support.aleks.com
Criteria Category 6: Teacher Support
The instructional materials are designed to help teachers provide mathematics instruction that ensures opportunities for all students to learn the essential skills and knowledge specified for in the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
To find citations: go to http://www.aleks.com and click “Begin Free Trial,” then select “Begin Trial as Instructor or Student,” then select “Experience ALEKS as an Instructor.” Read and agree to Terms of ALEKS User Agreement and click “Continue.” Enter information requested. Under “Choose Your Market,” select K–12. Click next, then select State/Territory (CA) and click next. Under “My Class,” select “8th Grade Math 129/CA Algebra1.”
Citations:
· Criterion #1: From home page of teacher module, select “Customize this Class.” Select “Content List.”
· Criterion #6: From left-hand navigation bar, select “Reporting.” Select “ALEKS Pie Charts-Individual.” Pick student name.
· Criterion #7: From home page of teacher module, select “Customize this Class.” Select “Content List.” Select alge963 (derivation of quadratic formula)
· Criterion #8: Go to http://www.aleks.com/about_aleks/research_behind (Research behind ALEKS)
Edits and Corrections:
No recommendations.
This advisory recommendation has not been approved by the State Instructional Quality Commission
or the State Board of Education.
© California Department of Education, August 22, 2013
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