Wiley / Knewton · Education
Knewton Alta
An adaptive learning platform powered by AI that personalizes courseware for higher education in STEM subjects.
Overview
Knewton Alta uses AI-driven adaptive learning to create personalized educational paths for college students in mathematics, statistics, chemistry, and economics. The platform continuously assesses student knowledge through embedded assessments and adjusts content delivery in real time, providing targeted remediation and practice. Acquired by Wiley, Knewton Alta is used by hundreds of institutions to improve student outcomes in gateway courses.
Subjects
Math, statistics, chemistry, economics
Level
Higher education (undergraduate)
Deployment
Cloud-based SaaS
LMS Integration
Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, Moodle
Users
500+ institutions
Capabilities
Adaptive content sequencing based on student performance
Real-time knowledge gap identification
Personalized practice problem generation
Learning analytics and progress dashboards
Prerequisite skill remediation
Use Cases
Personalizing math and science courseware for university students
Reducing failure rates in gateway STEM courses
Providing instructors with actionable student performance analytics
Enabling self-paced learning with adaptive difficulty adjustment
Pros
- +Proven adaptive learning technology with strong research backing
- +Seamless integration with major learning management systems
- +Reduces student failure rates in high-DFW courses
- +Provides detailed analytics for instructors and administrators
Cons
- -Limited to STEM subjects; not available for humanities or social sciences
- -Per-student cost can be significant for large enrollment courses
- -Adaptive algorithm is proprietary with limited transparency
- -Requires consistent internet access for full functionality
Pricing
Per-student licensing through Wiley. Typically $40-$80 per student per course, often bundled with Wiley textbook adoptions.