Hawkes Learning: A Game Changer for Math Courses

“I first started using Hawkes for my Contemporary College Algebra class, and it was a better fit in comparison to what we were using before,” Professor Stewart shares. She appreciated that the platform aligned with her teaching needs, offering engaging content that meets the demands of both face-to-face and online classes. After the math faculty saw Hawkes’ positive impact, they chose to expand its use to other courses, including College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Finite Math.

Professor Stewart says that one of the standout features of Hawkes is the Learn-Practice-Certify model.

“If students miss class or do not understand something during class, they have Learn to review the material again. Practice gives them all the tools they need if they’re not getting it,” Professor Stewart explains. For online and face-to-face students alike, Hawkes provides the necessary tools for mastering difficult concepts, particularly with its step-by-step guidance and AI-powered feature, AI Tutor. “The AI Tutor is great, and the tool answers the students’ questions in a way that we as professors would do. The other Tutor resources in Practice provide students step-by-step guidance and new iterations of problems to practice,” she says.

Professor Stewart appreciates how the Certify feature incentivizes students to work through challenges and reach mastery in each homework lesson. “Who doesn’t like the opportunity to prove you’ve mastered at least 70% of the material and earn a 100% for your grade? This gives the students the incentive to really try,” Professor Stewart expresses. She loves that her students can revisit content until they truly understand it, without pressure. She has noticed that many students enjoy the ability to revisit material until they grasp it fully, without feeling overwhelmed.

Additionally, she expressed that her students enjoyed using Hawkes enough to apply to intern for the company! Per her recommendation, her student, Trenton Jeffers, applied for the Hawkes Student Ambassador internship program, which has provided extra Hawkes support to the students on campus. Hawkes Learning’s customer support has been a key positive in Professor Stewart’s experience. “Whenever I’ve had a question or encountered an issue, I’ve been able to speak directly with a knowledgeable person who resolves my problem quickly,” Professor Stewart expresses. She says she’s utilized both Hawkes’ phone and chat service, finding that the Support Team’s response has always been prompt and effective.

“Whenever I’ve had a question or encountered an issue, I’ve been able to speak directly with a knowledgeable person who resolves my problem quickly.”

– Professor Sheri Stewart

She also values the long-term access that Hawkes provides to students. “One thing I especially appreciate is the access that students have to Hawkes materials beyond the current semester,” she notes. For students progressing through a math sequence, such as from College Algebra to Trigonometry, Professor Stewart is happy the students can still access previous course materials online. “This kind of long-term access is not something I’ve seen with other platforms,” she says.

Professor Stewart encourages her students to use the “Create Your Own Practice WebTest” feature to help them focus on areas of difficulty. She values this test-prep option Hawkes provides as it allows her students to select sections they’re struggling with and quiz themselves with customized practice tests. Overall, Professor Stewart highly recommends Hawkes Learning for its comprehensive platform, customizable learning tools, and strong support. “It can give you everything that you look for,” she concludes.

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