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ALEKS vs. Cengage WebAssign

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ALEKS
Score 6.2 out of 10
N/A
McGraw-Hill offers ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces), an assessment software platform providing a range of testing tools and standard or best-practice tests for subjects in primary and secondary education, as well as higher ed and homeschooling.
$19.95
per term
Cengage WebAssign
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
WebAssign by Cengage is an online learning solution designed to deliver online homework and secure testing, plus eTextbook and study resources for students. WebAssign enables faculty to customize the learning experience to meet any teaching style and encourage students to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.N/A
Pricing
ALEKSCengage WebAssign
Editions & Modules
1-Month
$19.95
per term
3-Months
$49.95
per term
6-Months
$99.95
per term
12-Months
$179.95
per term
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ALEKSCengage WebAssign
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
ALEKSCengage WebAssign
Considered Both Products
ALEKS
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose ALEKS
I was not able to find any other products on your list, that I feel are really like ALEKS. I think of ALEKS as more of a teaching platform whereas other platforms I have used--MyMathLab, WebAssign, Knewton--are more of a homework platform.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose ALEKS
Compared to other assistant instructional technology used in my school district, ALEKS is a clear winner. We tried using IXL.com, which is second best after ALEKS, but it did not provide the individualized instruction tailored to each student's learning needed in math that …
Cengage WebAssign
Mary McElderry, CPA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Mary McElderry, CPA
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
Chose Cengage WebAssign
I think all of these softwares are fairly similar in set up and ease of use. I am provided Cengage WebAssign with my pre-built SNHU courses.
Features
ALEKSCengage WebAssign
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
ALEKS
-
Ratings
Cengage WebAssign
8.8
Ratings
3% above category average
Course authoring00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Course catalog or library00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Player/Portal00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Learning content00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
eLearning Content
Comparison of eLearning Content features of Product A and Product B
ALEKS
-
Ratings
Cengage WebAssign
9.0
Ratings
6% above category average
Structured Learning00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Automation & Integration00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ALEKSCengage WebAssign
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
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User Testimonials
ALEKSCengage WebAssign
Likelihood to Recommend
Among the specific scenarios where ALEKS is well suited would be independent work time during which each student could work on improving foundational math skills or on practicing topics recently learned in class. ALEKS is less appropriate when instructing more involved topics (i.e., Algebra 2 material), which would require whole-class instruction by the teacher first.
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Anonymous
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Cengage WebAssign is similar to other online textbook softwares I've used while teaching accounting online. It's a stable platform and seems easy for students to use, even if they are not extremely computer savvy.
Mary McElderry, CPA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Mary McElderry, CPA
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
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Pros
  • Differentiating instruction
  • Tailoring individualized curriculum to cater to each student's unique needed.
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Cons
  • Reports can confuse students
  • Limited ways to solve a problem
  • Can lead to mimicry
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Support Rating
We did not need much support because installing and running ALEKS on Schoology was relatively easy; the department followed the steps outlined in the user manual on how to install ALEKS and were able to do so quickly. ALEKS help team has been helpful, but overall we did not need their help.
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Alternatives Considered
I was not able to find any other products on your list, that I feel are really like ALEKS. I think of ALEKS as more of a teaching platform whereas other platforms I have used--MyMathLab, WebAssign, Knewton--are more of a homework platform.
Verified User
Anonymous
Read full review
I think all of these softwares are fairly similar in set up and ease of use. I am provided Cengage WebAssign with my pre-built SNHU courses.
Mary McElderry, CPA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Mary McElderry, CPA
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
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Return on Investment
  • Allowed some students to complete more than one course in a term.
  • Can lead to financial savings for students who are able to complete more than one class.
  • Allows for stacking of developmental classes.
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Anonymous
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