ALEK's Intermediate vs. College Algebra

[alleycat]

My husband needs to take a college level math course to satisfy the math requirement at TESC. He was thinking of taking either the ALEK's Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra from ALEKS.

** Does anyone know if there is a substantial difference between these courses? Is the College Algebra much harder than Intermediate?

** Does ALEKs show you how to work the problems?

** I know that you need to complete 70% of the work. Do you see a percentage on the screen as you go? Do you get a second chance if you answer a problem incorrectly the first time?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Donna

I guess it just depends how good you are at Algebra. My daughter did Intermediate Algebra and she said it was a workout. All the way through the first assessment she was thinking she wasn't going to pull off a 70%. Well she did and she was thrilled. She did the beginning assessment in 3 settings and it took her about an 1 1/2 hours. She is actually very good at math. She has had Calc in high school.

There is no second chances to answer a problem. You can ask for a new assessment at anytime during your course. You have a pie chart to see what you have mastered but it is the assessment that counts most. You need a 70% or above.