Mathematics. 3 alignment to. 3 identify usability of K 12 programs. 3 June 2007

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1 Washington State Review of Supplemental Math Programs 3 alignment to WA mathematics standards 3 identify usability of supplemental math programs WASHINGTON STATE Program Review Report K 12 Mathematics Computational Fluency Supplemental Programs 3 40 K 12 programs from 23 publishers 3 CurriculumInstruct/ Mathematics/ June 2007 Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

2 Overall Average Rating Grades K-5 Average Rating for Computational Programs Grades K-5 Average Rating for ( - Computational Computer-based) Programs ( - Computer-based) 3 28 elementary programs evaluated 3 Average of program elements of - assessment, - instruction, and - practice 3 No statistical significance between #4 and #8 While recognized as a top-tier program the real story is in the variables make up the average p. 21 Number Worlds Text and/or Every Day Counts Context for Learning Mathematics Series ALEKS Online Mathematics First Steps in Mathematics: Number Destination Math Building Computational Fluency Passkey: A Prescriptive Learning System Facts That Last; PWR; PYF Number Corner Math Expeditions Mastering Math Fundamentals Mathementals Working w ith Numbers Nimble w ith Numbers Larson Learning Math Coursew are The Think Tank The Box of Facts FASTT Math MathFacts in a Flash Figure it! Average Rating

3 Average Rating by Grade Level Expectations Mathematics is the top ranked elementary math program in strategy instruction Mathematics is also especially strong in developing an understanding of operations GLE Properties GLE Operations GLE Procedures GLE Strategy p. 22 Grades K-5 Average Grades Rating K-5 by Average Grade Level Rating Expectation, by Grade Level Part Expectation, 1 of 2 P Number Worlds Text and/or Every Day Counts Context for Learning Mathematics Series ALEKS Online Mathematics? First Steps in Mathematics: Number Destination? Math Building Computational Fluency Passkey: A Prescriptive Learning? System (?- Computer-based) (?- Computer-based) Average Rating

4 Program Feature Review Mathematics was highly ranked for its universal access and cultural relevance the program offers a variety of options for moving students to the standards such as ELL strategies, age-appropriate illustrations, examples, and contexts p. 75 Universal Universal Access/Cultural Access/Cultural Relevance Relevance Features Features by Program by Program Number Worlds Text and/or Everyday Counts Algebra 1, Parts 1 and 2 Larson Learning Math Courseware MathXL Number Corner Context for Learning Mathematics Series ALEKS Online Mathematics ORIGOmath: A Step by Step Approach to PassKey: A Prescriptive Learning System Top Line Math Cognitive Tutor Bridge to Algebra AGS Algebra AGS Mathematics: Concepts Math Expeditions Destination Math AGS Pre-Algebra Foundational Mathematics AGS Basic Math Skills Building Computational Fluency Skills Intervention Kit Facts That Last; PWR; PYF FASTT Math Fundamentals Mathementals Mastering Math First Steps in Mathematics: Number Math Skill Builder The Think Tank Nimble with Numbers Working with Numbers MathFacts in a Flash Figure it! The Box of Facts ( - Indicates Computer-based Program) ( - Indicates Computer-based Program) 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% Percent of Feature Criteria Met

5 contexts for learning mathematics In addition to this review also consider the actual programs in order to ensure appropriate selection based on the needs of the students that may not be sufficiently addressed by their core/comprehensive program and therefore need supplementation. Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction In this independent study, the WA State OSPI establishes that Contexts for Learning Mathematics is the best K 6 supplemental math program for teaching strategy development. In addition, this series is also recognized as one of the best supplemental math programs for meeting the diverse needs of today s contemporary classroom.