[Athen] Aleks Math Assessment Software

[Jeffrey Dell]

Dawn
My school, Cleveland State, is going through something simular but
with a MapleSoft product.  We are working on two solutions.  I am
creating a Blackboard Community with assessments using LaTex for the
math expressions and descriptions of the graphics.  I am also creating
MathML and Braille versions for students to take in our office.
I could probably share the end products with you when they are
complete if you'd like.
Jeff

On 5/19/09, Dawn Hunziker <hunziker at email.arizona.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> The University of Arizona has decided to begin using Aleks

> (www.aleks.com) as a math assessment software for incoming students.

> Unfortunately, this online assessment tool is *very* inaccessible.  It

> is difficult, if not impossible for screen reader users, non-mouse users

> and students using text-to-speech.

>

> Are any of you using this assessment tool at your institution?  If so,

> how are you accommodating students who are unable to access the information?

>

> Thanks!

>

> Dawn

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> Dawn Hunziker

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