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Quick Start Guide

Getting started with your ALEKS Course 

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Step 1

Get Registered

  1. Visit ca.aleks.com and click on SIGN UP NOW. 
  2. Enter the 10-character ALEKS Class Code from your instructor and click Continue. 
  3. Verify your enrollment information and indicate whether you have used ALEKS before. 
  4. Enter your 20-character ALEKS Access Code, purchased from your bookstore or mheducation.ca. 
  5. New to ALEKS? Complete a brief registration form. If you’re already registered, verify your email address. 

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Step 2

Get Started

Initial Knowledge Check

ALEKS’ Initial Knowledge check figures out what you know and don’t know, so you can begin with material you’re ready to learn.

Once complete, you’ll see your ALEKS Pie, which represents your current knowledge of the course material. 

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