Texas Essential Knowledge And Skills (TEKS)

New Product: Math NSpired from Texas Instruments

July 21, 2022August 24, 2020

Is your district looking for a resource to support students and teachers in grade 8 mathematics and Algebra I? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Texas Instruments’ Math Nspired.

Texas Instruments’ Math Nspired is a collection of supplemental online lessons and activities intended to teach mathematics content and provide professional learning support for teachers. Learning List has reviewed the content for grade 8 mathematics and Algebra I. The lessons are provided to teachers as part of their participation in professional learning services provided through Texas Instruments. The goal is to support teachers in implementing engaging strategies, thereby helping students achieve greater conceptual understanding of the content.

New Curriculum Review: Science A to Z

August 30, 2022August 17, 2020

Do your elementary teachers need materials to help them integrate science and literacy instruction? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Learning A-Z’s Science A-Z.

Learning A-Z’s Science A-Z is part of a suite of materials intended to support the development of 21^st century skills. It is a supplemental program that supports science instruction in grades K through 6. The focus of the program is integrating science and reading instruction through multilevel texts and hands-on learning experiences.

New Curriculum Review: STEMscopes Math

July 21, 2022July 5, 2020

Is your district looking for an elementary program that supports inquiry-based learning? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Accelerate Learning’s STEMscopes Math.

Accelerate Learning’s STEMscopes Math is a comprehensive mathematics program for grades K-5. The materials are digital, with the option of printing PDF documents for most program components. The program makes intentional connections to math concepts as they are found in the everyday world.

New Product: Agile Mind Texas Mathematics

August 30, 2022June 2, 2020

Is your district looking for mathematics materials to support blended learning? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Agile Mind Texas Mathematics for grades 6-8.

Agile Mind’s Texas Mathematics is a comprehensive math program for students in grades 6-8. The program enables students to interact with content in a variety of ways while addressing individual learning needs. The material is available in print and digital forms, and is intended to support TEKS-based instruction.

In Answer to the DMN’s Editorial…

August 12, 2022April 21, 2020

This weekend, while I was walking with a teacher friend (keeping an appropriate social distance and wearing our masks), I asked how she is managing teaching her second grade class. She said she misses seeing her students every day, and lamented that she has had to rely on district-provided online materials a lot more than she ever did in the past. I asked her how well she liked using the online materials. The materials, she explained, use games to teach, and while her students found them engaging, she feared that the materials are not well aligned to the standards. I asked whether her district had reviewed the materials before she used them. She responded, “I doubt they had the time.”

New Product Update: Cosenza’s TEKS Companion

September 6, 2022April 15, 2020

Does your district need a resource to support intervention, preparation for STAAR, or independent instruction in middle school math? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Cosenza’s TEKS Companion.

Cosenza’s TEKS Companion is a supplemental resource for grades 3-8 and Algebra I. The material is available in print and consists of a student workbook and a brief teacher’s manual. It is designed to support TEKS-based instruction, providing background information on the student expectations and numerous practice problems.

New Product: Edgenuity United States History Since 1877

August 30, 2022March 11, 2020

Is your district looking for a self-paced program to support students enrolled in United States History? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Edgenuity’s United States History Since 1877.

Edgenuity’s United States History Since 1877 is a comprehensive, online course that supports instruction in blended learning and self-paced environments. Video-based lessons focus on developing students’ understanding of United States history beginning with Industrialization and the Gilded Age. A citizenship unit that addresses foundations of government and topics such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and immigration is also included.

New Product: Edgenuity Earth and Space Science

September 6, 2022March 5, 2020

Is your district looking for a self-paced program to support students enrolled in Earth and Space Science? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Edgenuity’s Earth and Space Science.

Edgenuity’s Earth and Space Science is a comprehensive, online course that supports instruction in blended learning and self-paced environments. Video-based lessons focus on developing students’ understanding of science concepts and their real-world applications. Instruction includes virtual and classroom-based lab activities.

New Product: IXL Learning for Mathematics TEKS

August 30, 2022February 3, 2020

Is your district looking for a digital program to provide personalized math practice? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of IXL Learning’s Math for grades 4-6.

IXL Learning is a supplemental online program providing content for grades PK-12 that includes language arts, math, social studies, and science. Learning List recently reviewed the math content for grade 4-6, which provides math practice problems and explanations based on diagnostic assessment results. The program intends to offer a personalized learning experience to meet students’ individual learning needs.

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