Adaptive software provides diagnostic questions and skill-specific tutorials to support blended instruction and improve academic outcomes

Santa Monica, CA – February 8, 2012 – To better assist mathematics instructors in preparing middle school students for the rigors of algebra, Revolution K12, a rapidly growing web-based adaptive software division of Revolution Prep, has updated its Algebra Readiness program. The program offers improved audio/visual lessons that cover 22 topics and 113 concepts using easy-to-understand tutorials, diagnostic questions and ongoing assessments that monitor student progress and target weaknesses through Revolution K12’s proven Mentor Session technology.

To begin the program, students answer a set of questions that address prior knowledge concepts in order to ensure that they are ready for pre-algebra content. Then they delve into the 113 concepts in 22 main topic areas. Lessons offer Spanish text translation and test items vary in format from multiple choice, true/false, constructed response and matching. Based upon each individual’s prescriptive results, students are either moved upward to more challenging content or auto-assigned to tutorials to help them improve proficiency and understanding.

Teachers are able to customize the order in which concepts are presented, making it easy to incorporate Algebra Readiness into existing curriculum. Ongoing student assessments provided throughout the program allow teachers to gauge student progress and provide timely, individualized interventions. Detailed but easy-to-interpret student data that measures individual progress against standards is provided in real-time reports, thus helping teachers customize instruction and boost their overall effectiveness.

“Through the use of Algebra Readiness, teachers are able to easily individualize instruction and target student weaknesses at the first sign – instead of trying to build upon concepts that students have not yet fully grasped,” said Antoinette Dunbar, chief academic officer of Revolution K12. “This program helps teachers make meaningful changes in their instruction that not only enables students to move onto higher-level mathematics courses, but also improves overall college and career readiness.”

Off-line activities in the program include engaging puzzles and games tied to each session. Algebra Readiness is iOS compatible and is aligned to Common Core, California, Florida and Texas STAAR standards.

To learn more about Revolution K12’s Algebra Readiness program, go to revolutionk12.com or call (877) 463-8951.

About Revolution Prep
Revolution Prep is an educational software and services provider that, since 2002, has helped more than 100,000 students improve college readiness academic skills and score higher on the SAT, ACT, GMAT and other high-stakes exams. The company’s rapidly-growing web-based adaptive software division, Revolution K12, helps students prepare for entrance into college by improving Mathematics and English Language Arts skills. Revolution K12 software is used by several of the nation’s largest school districts with documented success in boosting student achievement. From world-class test prep to online and in-person academic tutoring to software enabling educators to provide differentiated instruction, Revolution Prep is committed to its mission of transforming education by leveraging technology. For more information, visit revolutionprep.com and revolutionk12.com.
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