Are you confused by terms that educators use? The ASCD Lexicon of Learning might be what you need.
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Click on an alphabet range above to read the math product description and vendor contact information. Check the list below for math software titles.
Note:
Grade levels in a vendor's product description are sometimes indicated specifically with numbers (e.g., grades 1-12), or with words such as elementary, middle, high school, "and up" or "to adult". An age range might be provided instead of a grade level.
Sometimes no grade level is indicated, particularly if a product is for a specific subject (e.g., algebra, geometry, calculus, etc.).
Some products are developed only for preparation for standardized testing. Some states give grade level exams, high school exit exams, or end of course exams (e.g., 3-8 and high school as mandated by No Child Left Behind). There are standardized college entrance exams or the high school equivalency exam. A product might be designed to accommodate any or all of those and no grade level is promoted in the product description.
Some vendors design their products to be used in one state only or several states. What you get in terms of a grade level depends on the state you select.
Bottom line: A particular grade band or age range is only a guide; best judgment is needed when selecting products, as some might also be used for other than their intended purpose (e.g., acceleration or remediation).
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Product Effectiveness Research
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. and SRI International announced a three-year study on February 16, 2004 to determine the effectiveness of certain math and reading products on raising student achievement. Among those listed were the following pre-algebra and algebra products: Successmaker from Pearson Digital Learning, SmartMath from CompuTaught, Inc., Achieve Now and Algebra from PLATO Learning, Inc., Larson Pre-Algebra and Algebra from Meridian Creative Group, Cognitive Tutor from Carnegie Learning, Inc.
On April 5, 2007, the U.S. Department of Education released its report for Congress, Effectiveness of Reading and Mathematics Software Products: Findings from the First Student Cohort. It received immediate reaction from leaders around the country concerned about the effectiveness of technology in education and results of this study. A key finding noted in the Mathematica press release indicated, "On average, after one year, products did not increase or decrease test scores by amounts that were statistically different from zero." Read this full report: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pdf/20074005.pdf
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