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Acceleration Station [Computer software]. (2001-2007). Cambium Learning, 313 Speen Street, Natick, MA 01760  http://www.acceleration-station.com/default.asp  Accessed July 18, 2007. E-mail: customerservice@acceleration-station.com

Correlations: Aligned (not correlated) to state curriculums and assessment standards

Tel:  1-866-756-7435

Grades: 1-12

Description:  From the Acceleration Station website:

Acceleration Station® is "both an online and paper-based student benchmarking and reporting system. Educators can use the system's test wizard and test builder to draw items from the system's rich, curriculum-aligned item banks.  A multimedia content editor is used to create new items and to import items that exist in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader documents. Because most schools administer student testing on paper, the system produces paper test booklets and prints and scans preslugged scannable answer sheets."

Demos are available.  Content is available for grades 1 through 12, including such curricular areas as math, biology, reading, writing, social studies, health, science, algebra I, and more.  Test items are all aligned to the appropriate state's framework . 

Acuity [formative assessment software]. (2007). CTB/McGraw-Hill, 20 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA 93940.  http://www.acuityforschool.com/  Accessed Nov. 25, 2007.

Correlations: NCTM standards; state-correlated item bank available

Tel: Product Info: 800-538-9547

Grades: 3-8, Algebra for 6-12

Description: From the website:

Acuity for Math and Reading covering Grades 3-8 is a comprehensive, learning-based assessment program.  It features five integrated components:

• Three predictive assessments, that model individual state NCLB test blueprints
• Four diagnostic assessments
• Targeted reports, available immediately in an easy-to-use format
• Online instructional exercises, that provide extra guided practice
• A State-correlated item bank, for teacher-created tests

Each assessment and report is available in both online and paper-and-pencil formats.

Acuity Algebra for grades 6-12 includes three flexible components that measure readiness, monitor ongoing progress, and assess proficiency. Items are aligned to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 2000 standards. Each grade level has placement assessment, algebra progress-monitoring assessments, proficiency assessment, item banks, and reports.

Adaptive Curriculum [Computer software]. (2007). Sebit LLC, 200 East Curry RD, Tempe, AZ  85281.  http://www.adaptivecurriculum.com Accessed Nov. 26, 2007. Email: info@adaptivecurriculum.com

Correlations: designed to conform to district, state, and national standards

Tel: 480-965-2226

Grades: 5-8

Description:

Adaptive Curriculum products are online learning environments for teaching science and math concepts to middle grade students of varying abilities and backgrounds. State-of-the-art three-dimensional graphics, visualization, and interactivity are used.  From simulations, to challenges, to controlled experiments, students make choices and decisions that help them develop critical thinking skills as they delve into the standards-aligned activities.  High quality animations help students to crystallize and extend the concepts they developed in the activities. Online delivery eliminates the need for special software installation on computers.  Students can access the activities in their classrooms, at home, or in public libraries with internet access. Teachers can assign activities to students based upon their needs and abilities. Embedded assessments and worksheets provide valuable assessment data.

Sebit LLC partners with Arizona State University to make Adaptive Curriculum a significant innovation in science and mathematics education.  There is an extensive library of learning objects from which to choose.

Aha!Math [Computer software]. (2007). Learning.com, 1620 SW Taylor St, Suite 100, Portland, OR  97205.    http://www.learning.com  Accessed Nov. 26, 2007. Email: info@learning.com

Correlations: NCTM Focal Points

Tel: 800-580-4640

Grades: K-5

Description: Adapted from the web site:

ALEKS [Computer software]. (2007). ALEKS Corporation, 15641 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 150, Tustin, CA 92780.  http://www.aleks.com/ Accessed July 18, 2007. Email: contact@aleks.com

Correlations:

Tel: 714-245-7191

Grades: K-12

Description: From the web site:

ALEKS, which stands for Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces,  is an artificial-intelligence based program for individualized math learning in K-12 (beginning with grade 3), higher education, and continuing education (http://www.aleks.com/about_aleks/course_products). It is available on the web in both English and Spanish.  It was developed with a grant from the National Science Foundation.

"ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn't know in a course. ALEKS then instructs the student on the topics he/she is most ready to learn. As a student works through a course, ALEKS periodically reassesses the student to ensure that topics learned are also retained. ALEKS courses are very complete in their topic coverage and ALEKS avoids multiple choice questions."

Algebra Problem Solvers [Computer software]. (2000-2007). CyberEd, Inc., P.O. Box 551, East Setauket, NY 11733.  http://www.cyberedinc.com Accessed July 18, 2007. Email: cybered@compuserve.com 

Correlations: none

Tel: 1-800-200-8160

Developer: Theo Monahas

Description: From the web site: 

Two solvers are available, which apply to Basic Algebra thru College Algebra and pre-Calculus:  

• Personal Algebra Tutor (PAT) solves algebra problems involving equations, functions, expressions, graphs, inequalities, radicals, and so on.  Get instantaneous step-by-step solutions, explanations, graphs (as appropriate).  You do not have to be on the Internet to use PAT.  
• Algebra Word Problem Solver solves various types of English language algebra word problems for high school algebra and college algebra. Get instantaneous step-by-step problem setup, analysis, solution, explanations.

Home schoolers, distance learners, and high school and college students needing additional help will appreciate these comprehensive learning tools for algebra.  Download via the Internet, or via CD.  

AMATH [Computer software]. (1999-2007). AMATH Systems, Inc., 6055 Tain Drive, Suite 104, Dublin, OH 43017. http://www.amath.com   Accessed July 18, 2007. Email: sales@amath.com  

Correlations: NCTM standards.  AMATH Foundations is aligned with Ohio standards for ensuring that students pass the Ohio Graduation Test.

Tel: 1-800-442-6284

Developer: Ward Woodruff

Grades: K-4, 5-adult

Description: From the AMATH web site: 

AMATH Building Blocks for K-4 is a comprehensive, self-paced, individualized mathematics tutorial covering the math traditionally taught in grades K-4.  It provides a simple, yet attractive environment for students to solve problems, get their answers graded, and even get helpful solutions.  Includes software for tracking progress.

AMATH Foundations is an interactive software tutorial covering all of the math tested by the GED and most State Graduation Tests.  AMATH Foundations is self-paced, individualized, and very easy to use.  It consists of over 170 self paced lessons beginning with integer arithmetic and extending through measurement, algebra, geometry data analysis. Lessons are presented in a format appropriate for all ages, 5th grade to adult.

AMATH Assignment Generator utilizes billions of randomly generated problems to create customized printed materials--easily generate homework, quizzes, tests, and solutions. 

Carnegie Learning Cognitive Tutor [Print and Computer software curricula] (2003-2007). Carnegie Learning, Inc., Frick Building, 20th Floor, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15219 . http://www.carnegielearning.com// Accessed Nov. 18, 2007.

Correlations: NCTM standards

Tel: 412-690-MATH (6284) - Toll Free: 888-851-7094

Description:  From the website:

Carnegie Learning Mathematics Curricula is a comprehensive research-based program that integrates computer technology and classroom instruction.  It is suitable for middle school, high school, and in introductory college level mathematics programs.  Cognitive Tutor courses include Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Integrated Mathematics I, II and III; and Math Prep.  The methodology is learning by doing, and is based upon John Anderson's ACT cognitive learning theory.  Anderson is a world-renowned cognitive scientist at Carnegie Mellon University.  Curricula meet requirements set forth in the No Child Left Behind Act.  

Students work in a self-paced environment with the Cognitive Tutor software for approximately 40% of each week’s class time and spend the remaining 60% of class time engaged in collaborative learning activities and student-centered problems.  Computer time is spent solving "real-world" problems that incorporate the active use of spreadsheets, graphs, equation solvers and other tools, depending on the student's progress.

Learning is individualized and assisted with multiple representations of concepts.  Student progress is tracked and problems are assigned based on student strengths, weaknesses, and cognitive model.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  Note Carnegie Tutor Algebra I was recognized by the What Works Clearinghouse as meeting evidence standards for student learning.

Carnegie Learning Math Prep (2007). Carnegie Learning, Inc., Frick Building, 20th Floor, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15219. http://www.carnegielearning.com// Accessed Nov. 18, 2007.

Correlations: NCTM standards

Tel: 412-690-MATH (6284) - Toll Free: 888-851-7094

Description:  From the website: http://www.carnegielearning.com//products_mathprep.cfm

Carnegie Learning Math Prep is a research-based high school course developed specifically to improve student performance on high-stakes exit exams. A national version is available based on NCTM standards and specific state versions are available for California, Texas, Florida and Washington with others in development.  It includes a diagnostic pre-test, mid-term progress test, and post-test, up to 130 hours of math intervention software from pre-Algebra through Algebra II concepts, a Teacher's Guide, hands-on Professional Development, and paper-pencil practice tests modeled on the format of the state exam. Software enables teachers to track student progress.  State-specific courses also include reports of student progress against state standards. Carnegie Learning software runs on both Windows (2000, XP) and Macintosh (OSX 10.3 or higher) operating systems.

Classworks [Computer software]. (launched 1993). Curriculum Advantage Corporate Office, 3885 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 200, Duluth GA. 30096. http://www.classworks.com or http://www.curriculumadvantage.com/  Accessed Nov. 18, 2007.  Email: sales@curriculumadvantage.com

Correlations: NCTM standards, NCTE and IRA standards, major state frameworks; aligned to norm-referenced tests including: SAT/10, CTBS, CAT, ITBS, and MAT; widely used textbooks from top school publishers.  Curriculum Advantage has posted several white papers on how Classworks meets scientifically-based research requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation.

Tel: 1-888-841-4790

Description: Key features of the product from the Classworks website:

• State editions customized and aligned to state standards are available: Classworks addresses over 1,650 skills and concepts which are sequenced by grade level and subject.
• Best-of-brand interactive student software from 180 different products including Knowledge Adventure, Tom Snyder Productions, Sunburst Technology, and many more
• Over 10,000 research-based learning activities
• Curriculum management system allows teachers to customize learning paths
• Benchmarking and reporting tools to determine student strengths and weaknesses
• Classworks for high school focuses on Pre-Algebra, Algebra, geometry, and English Language Arts with tools to help students master the skills necessary to pass state proficiency exams.