Mastery-Based Learning System
ALS is a mastery-based learning system.
Students must pass the lesson’s Mastery Test with a score of 70% or higher in order to move onto the next lesson.
| The student will have up to 3 chances to score 70% or higher. | ALS automatically grades the lessons, mastery tests, & assigns a score in the grade book. | The parent will be responsible for manually grading any essays & assigning a grade for those essays. |
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| STUDY | PRACTICE | MASTERY | ESSAY |
| New concepts are taught & reviewed | Students practice what they learned | Tests the objectives in the lesson | Students communicate what they learned |
*Essays are not included in all lessons and are not required in order to proceed to the next lesson.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Required Software: Java, Adobe Flash and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) are required and free to download
Internet Connection: A stable high speed internet connection is required (DSL or Cable is required. Satellite is NOT fast enough)
Operating System: Can be used on Windows and Mac operating systems. Tablets, iPads and Chromebooks can be used for certain courses
Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer or Safari are recommended (or any other browser that enables Java and Flash content)
Fast Track Option
Fast Track is an invaluable option if you feel that your child may be above or below grade-level or if you are starting our courses mid-year. If you request a Fast-Track course, your child will complete an Assessment on all topics taught in that course before any lessons are assigned. After the assessment is finished, the ALS system will prescribe lessons in ONLY the topics NOT mastered during the Assessment (less than 80% score). This will reduce the amount of lessons needed to complete the course. Fast Track saves time for students that are above-grade level because they will not have to complete lessons they have already mastered. This also helps students that may be below-grade level because you can request the Fast-Track option on lower grade level courses in order to bring your student up to grade level quicker, without having to repeat an entire course. Fast Track may be requested on our Enrollment form. Fast-Track is offered in most courses in our catalog including Language Usage, Reading, Vocabulary, Mathematics, Science & Social Sciences. Fast-Track is a free service for our students!
