Using Concept Checklists in Math Class

In both seventh and eighth grade math, a tool called the “concept checklist” is one of the most valuable pieces of information for both students and parents.

When used well, the concept checklist is the best way for...

• Parents to know how their child is doing
• Students to track personal progress toward mastery
• Students to visualize the path of learning: what already happened, what’s happening now, and what will be learned next

So, what is a concept checklist? This convenient at-a-glance form lists the standards covered in a unit and breaks them down into a checklist of the mathematical concepts that students need to master, written in student-friendly “I can” statements.

Here’s how the routine works:

FAQs: Using ALEKS Effectively in Math

Since ALEKS is a powerful tool used to support math instruction, we want to ensure that students and parents are getting the most value possible out of this program.

In short, ALEKS allows practice on both grade level skills and the prerequisite skills that are needed to be successful with the grade level skills. Practice time on ALEKS can reinforce what is being taught in class AND review fundamentals, helping students maintain math facts and skills over time.

So, what are the most effective practices while using ALEKS?