Using the Accelerated Math Program at MCJHS

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Using the Accelerated Math Program at MCJHS

• Providing the highest quality education for all

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What is the Accelerated Math program?The
Accelerated Math program is a computerized
program which individualizes student practice
according to student needs. Every student will
have his/her own assigned objectives. The
program automatically prints an individuals
practice, corrects it when the student scans and
gives immediate feedback on how the student
performed through a TOPS report. In addition,
the program automatically prints the students
next assignment reducing wait time for further
instruction and practice. Students and teachers
are able to see what progress is being made at a
glance. Blue checks indicate a mastered
objective. Red Bars indicate a need for
individual assistance on that objective. AM
helps identify the specific need of the specific
child
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Proven Results

• Math LEAP/IOWA Scores shown as National
  Percentile Ranking for MCJHS

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• Generates unlimited practice assignmentstailored
  to each student.
• Gives you immediate, individualized
  feedbackshows what mistakes each student makes
  and how you can help correct them.
• Lets you know that all objectives are being
  masteredcovering each students needs,
  abilities, and learning style.
• Automatically scores all assignments and tests.
• Helps each of your students practice the precise
  skills necessary to move ahead at their own pace.

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How can it help my students and me?
The teacher is able to
Students combine
Learning through your class
Enrichment or Remediation or both through
Accelerated Math Program
Reinforcement through Homework
The result being a well rounded instructional
program
The result beingthe highest quality math
education for every student
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The nitty gritty

• Its as if the student is taking your class and
  another simultaneously.
• How can it not help?

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Okay, What do I have to do?

• In a Nutshell
• 1stEstablish your classes on AM.
• 2ndTest and assign students to the appropriate
  library.
• 3rdMonitor for students who need remedial help
  or a more challenging library.
• 4thEncourage student use through incentives.
• 5thReap the rewards!

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What do students do?

• STEP 1Individualized daily assignments.Comput
  er-generated practice sheets, always at each
  students current achievement level, let the
  student show his or her work.
• STEP 2Automatic Assignment Scoring.Student
  transfers practice sheet answers to bubble
  cards and scans them, instantly scoring all
  work.
• STEP 3Individual diagnosis and instructional
  guide.TOPS report is printed, showing the
  students score, problems missed, and specific
  objectives on which the student needs practice.
• STEP 4Personal guided conference.Using the
  TOPS report and work shown on students practice
  sheet, you quickly zero in on specific problem
  areas and solve them. Its the perfect Teachable
  Moment for you.
• STEP 5Automatic printing of next
  assignment.The program prints a students next
  practice sheet adjusted to previous resultswith
  additional practice on objectives that need work,
  and new objectives to replace those mastered!

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MCJHS Accelerated Math

• We have access to the following libraries
• 5th grade---useful for remediation
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade---useful for enrichment
• We also have coded cards which explain each
  objective in case the student is self-driven or
  the teacher has a brain-freeze.

It happens.
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AM allows teachers to print individualized
reports quickly
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TOPS reports give students instant feedback
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Diagnostic reports tell you how your class is
performing
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All reports are available to you at any moment
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What if I need help?There is a help section on
the program but if you will ask a veteran user,
they will assist you---but be forewarned---teacher
s who use this program tend to go on and on and
on.about how great it is.
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Are there any drawbacks to using AM?
Are there any other interesting observations?
The Accelerated Math program uses lots of paper
and ink but there are creative ways to minimize
this cost. Some students become very competitive
and end up finishing their grade level library
and some of the next years library.wait, thats
not a drawback! Students enjoy seeing their
progress as checkmarks grow across the
screen.wait.not a drawback! Students come to
the teacher for assistance in mastering a certain
objectiveI need to rename this page.hold
on.. The AM program does require some monetary
devotion.but then, someone once said If you
think education is expensive, try ignorance.
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What are the possibilities?

• Every student working on his or her level
• Elimination of wasted time for early finishers
• No child left behind
• Student enthusiasm when successful
• Increase in Math scores
• World Peace

We can hope..
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Accelerated Math will change your lifeand more
importantly, your students lives.

• For more information about the program
• http//www.renlearn.com/am/default.htm
• For information about how the program aligns with
  Louisiana standards
• http//www.renlearn.com/fundingcenter/LA/AM_Louisi
  ana_PAS_0-100.pdf