birdandbee Wrote:Hi All,

Based on the recommendations of the board, I'm trying out ALEKS via the free trial. My question is, now that I'm being assessed on the pie chart, will the results of my assessment during the trial be saved if/when I elect to sign up for a paid account?

Just wondering if I'm wasting my time with the trial and if I should instead just go ahead and sign up.

Also, I frequently see members recommend the "For Dummies" book series to brush up on math skills. For the intermediate algebra ALEKS, which "For Dummies..." book should I opt for (Algebra I, Algebra II)?

By the way, my pie chart was embarrassingly low in terms of what I "do know". I'm scared that this may take a looooooooong while. Wondering what the average turn around time for most of the more math-deficient members of the forum is.

Thanks in advance, all!

cookderosa Wrote:It will be saved as long as you use the same username. How long? That's anybody's guess. Go into your master account and see if the option exists to "edit student billing" and that is where you can add your payment info. If that option does NOT exist, you can simply call customer support and ask. I'm with you, if you go through the work, you certainly don't want to start over!

For math help, I love Khan Academy. That's my "go to" for myself and my kids. You didn't say the class you are trying, but beg. algebra is probably where you should start. There is a lot of over-lap, so when you pass beg. algebra at 70%, you can then take the inter. algebra assessment and not feel like you're starting from scratch. You'll likely have a much higher starting percent. (and you can stop there for most TESC BA) or you can go on to College Algebra, then Precal/trig. Also, stats is an option.

I think ALEKS is great for 1 class, but it's fantastic for the cumulative effect of grabbing alllll the math credit. You'll get your math requirement filled and some electives too.

birdandbee Wrote:Hi Jennifer!

Thanks so much for all the helpful info. For me right now, time is of the essence so I'm a bit concerned as to how long getting through ALEKS will take, but in all, it appears to be my best option (as opposed to taking the CLEP or a course at a local community college (though I *have*considered looking into a summer session).

The class I'm working on is Intermediate Algebra as I understand that's the lowest level ALEKS option for credit at TESC. Given my lack of math know-how (and believe me, it *is* lacking), anything beyond that would possibly be the equivalent of asking me to perform brain surgery. :-)

Thanks again for the info!

rebel100 Wrote:I feel for you, I basically spent 2 decades without a Bachelors due almost solely to my inability to get through College Algebra. Don't let it get you down...there are many options and one or the other is bound to work for you!

Lyanne Wrote:I could have written this. So true.....In fact I'm still procrastinating lol

birdandbee Wrote:Math seems to be a weak spot for many of us. Now if only all schools would do away with that pesky requirement. ;-)

birdandbee Wrote:Hey dcan, thanks for the tip about the book. I believe I've seen that very same textbook referenced elsewhere on the forum, so I'll have to check it out. Thanks again! :-)