I hate you ALEKS!!!

[IrishJohn]

IrishJohn,

Did you use a textbook with the ALEKS Beginning Algebra course?

No. I did end up printing out a veritable textbook of ALEKS' "explanations" which helped.

What are your feelings about the course?

Hate it with a white-hot, all-consuming, never-ending, tear-inducing, someone-must-be-waterboarded-for-making-me-do-this kind of passion.

But I digress.

Oh I guess in fairness I should point out that I'm talking about math in general and not really ALEKS. Probably the best way for math-haters like myself to complete the required credit.

Can a person complete this course even if they are weak in math skills?

Yes. Math has always been my weakest subject, which is ironic since I use math at work all the time. It's easier in the context of work rather than in a class or course environment, plus I don't usually have mind-numbing word problems at work in doing the math.

I have a math phobia and math was never one of my strong points.

I'm not only the president of that club but am a member!

You can do it. Take it slow and use resources like Mathway or Algebrator to help.

When I was in high school I am convinced my algebra teacher gave me a D just so I would not have to repeat his class.

Well that just proves what I've always believed: math teachers are nothing more than the evil soulless minions of Satan. :reddevil:

Of course I could be wrong being a tad biased on the matter...