McGraw Hill expands AI-powered ALEKS portfolio to K–5 and Calculus II
McGraw Hill expanded its AI-powered ALEKS portfolio with ALEKS Adventure for Grades 4–5 and ALEKS for Calculus II, completing the K–5 experience and extending calculus support. The platform uses AI to personalize instruction and identify knowledge gaps, having served over 65 million students in 25+ years. Calculus III is planned for the 2027–28 academic year.

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McGraw Hill, Inc. has expanded its AI-powered ALEKS portfolio by launching ALEKS Adventure for Grades 4–5 and ALEKS for Calculus II. These new offerings aim to support student progress across elementary and higher education levels by providing personalized math instruction. The expansion is designed to meet the growing demand for effective solutions that improve math outcomes at every stage of learning.
The ALEKS platform uses artificial intelligence and learning science to assess student knowledge and identify gaps. For more than 25 years, it has provided adaptive technology and actionable data to educators. The system has supported more than 65 million students globally from Kindergarten through higher education.
Product Expansion Details
The latest releases extend the reach of the ALEKS portfolio, which is already used alongside core programs such as Reveal Math. The new products are now available for K–12 and higher education institutions.
| Product | Target Audience | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| ALEKS Adventure | Grades 4–5 | Complete K–5 experience with 10–15 minute lessons |
| ALEKS for Calculus II | Higher Education | Follows Calculus I; extends personalized support |
ALEKS Adventure for Grades 4–5
With the addition of Grades 4–5, ALEKS Adventure now offers a complete K–5 experience. It builds on the existing Grades K–3 model used by schools globally. The product combines rigorous math learning with shorter lessons, guided practice, and frequent mastery checks tailored for older elementary students.
Students engage in bite-sized learning experiences lasting 10–15 minutes. The platform includes characters such as Digit the Dog to facilitate skill development. Case studies indicate that usage of ALEKS Adventure has led to significant point gains in assessment scores and stronger end-of-year math performance.
ALEKS for Calculus II
ALEKS for Calculus II follows the 2025 release of Calculus I, extending personalized support further into the calculus sequence. The product uses AI-driven machine learning based on billions of data points to help students build on prior learning.
The system reinforces foundational knowledge and supports deeper conceptual understanding as coursework becomes more complex. Calculus III is planned for release during the 2027–28 academic year, creating a continuous path for students advancing in higher-level math.
"These additions expand its reach across grade levels and advanced math courses, creating new opportunities to support customers while positioning the ALEKS product for continued growth," said Lori Anderson, Chief Product Officer at McGraw Hill.
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