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Learning List recently reviewed the quality and technology compatibility of Teachers' Curriculum Institute's (TCI's) Social Studies Alive! elementary program. We were not asked to review the material's alignment to any state social studies standards. Subscribing districts may request a review of the material to their state's standards. Social Studies Alive! is a comprehensive, curriculum designed to support social studies instruction for students in grades K-5. Materials are available in print and digital formats. The program intends to provide an engaging learning experience through interactive, inquiry-based lessons that include cross-curricular connections. Social Studies Alive!  grounds student learning in inquiry. Every unit includes an inquiry-based project, which requires students to use the inquiry process, and uniformly formatted lessons. Lessons provide interactive, inquiry-based activities that require students to study primary source documents, read critically, and draw conclusions. Instruction consistently makes connections to students’ lives and their local communities, presenting a variety of perspectives and narratives or people from all walks of life. Throughout the material, cross-curricular activities develop students' literacy skills. The teacher and student materials are accessible from the digital platform. The platform's teacher dashboard provides step-by-step instructions to help teachers plan lessons and monitor student progress. The dashboard also contains a variety of teacher resources to support instruction and successful implementation. Read Learning List’s editorial reviews to learn about the rigor of the material and the supports provided to help teachers differentiate instruction for special student populations. About Learning List Learning List provides a range of curriculum support services, including a low-cost, subscription instructional materials review service for schools and districts. Subscribers get access to reviews of more than 3,300 K-12 instructional materials and can submit additional materials for review at no additional charge. Contact Info@LearningList.com for information about our low-cost subscriptions.   About Teachers' Curriculum Institute We at Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) are classroom teachers and curriculum specialists committed to providing the best learning experience to students. We understand the complexities of the classroom and the importance of supporting differentiated teaching and learning needs. We believe that TCI has the capacity to make a difference in the lives of teachers and, by extension, their students. Contact us to learn more.

Explore Kendall Hunt's BSCS Biology for High School Are you searching for a high-quality biology program? Kendall Hunt’s BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life is a comprehensive high school biology curriculum aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) . Learning List has reviewed the material's alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This program focuses on enhancing students' problem-solving , critical thinking , and inquiry-based learning skills through engaging, real-world scenarios. The curriculum features four units : Infectious Disease and Natural Selection Genetic and Environmental Risk for Disease Matter and Energy in Food Systems Biodiversity and Humans Each unit is grounded in anchoring phenomena that connect to real-world issues . The consistent integration of scientific and engineering practices , crosscutting concepts , and inquiry-based activities ensures students are actively engaged in doing science, not just learning about it. Key features of BSCS Biology Inquiry-based lessons designed to develop critical thinking Real-world phenomena that drive instruction Available in English and Spanish Print and digital formats for flexible learning environments Regular assessments integrated throughout the curriculum While the material includes assessments at key instructional points, it does not offer digital progress monitoring tools. Learning List has conducted a TEKS alignment review of Kendall Hunt’s BSCS Biology, as well as a review of the material's instructional quality and technology compatibility. To explore detailed reviews and more than 3,500 other PreK-12 instructional materials, visit Learning List for subscription details. About Kendall Hunt For over 75 years, Kendall Hunt has provided engaging K-12 science and mathematics curricula , including open educational resources like Illustrative Mathematics and OpenSciEd . About Learning List Learning List offers a range of curriculum support services , including a low-cost subscription service that provides access to evidence-based reviews of thousands of K-12 instructional materials. For more information, contact Info@LearningList.com .

Are you evaluating phonics programs to meet Texas House Bill 3 requirements? Learning List has reviewed the 95 Percent Group’s 95 Phonics Core Program , a K-5 phonics and word study curriculum. 95 Phonics Core Program is a supplemental reading program grounded in the Science of Reading . The program provides systematic and explicit whole-class, Tier 1 phonics instruction based on a strategic progression of skills. Learning List reviewers did not find evidence of three-cueing in the instruction. Instruction is organized in units comprised of several consistently formatted lessons. Lessons typically span five days at between 20-30 minutes per day, depending on the grade level. Units and lessons within and across grade levels are sequenced to present skills in a logical, research-based progression. The material is provided in English. 95 Phonics is provided in a kit that includes a print teacher’s edition and student workbooks , as well as printable digital resources . The primary student resource is the consumable workbook. Exercises in the workbook correlate to each portion of the lessons. Student activities are generally at the foundational levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. The teacher's edition is the primary teacher resource. Lessons are heavily scripted and annotated to help the teacher teach the content as intended. Learning list has reviewed the material's alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for phonics only . Learning List's alignment percentages differ from the alignment scores determined by the Texas Education Agency. However, given that few student expectations (SE) address phonics but each SE has many breakouts, the number of breakouts to which the material is aligned is a more accurate reflection of the material's alignment to the TEKS than the alignment percentage. While the material has been correlated to the TEKS, the teacher materials, such as directions for assessments, reference the Common Core State Standards . Read Learning List's alignment reports to understand the material's alignment to the TEKS and editorial reviews to learn more about the program's instructional quality and design. To access Learning List's reviews of 95% PhonicsCore Program and other phonics programs, including Sadlier's From Phonics to Reading , Heggerty's Phonemic Awareness , HMH's Saxon Phonics , Corwin Press' Puzzle Piece Phonics and more , contact Info@LearningList.com for subscription details. About 95% Group At 95 Percent Group, we build on science to empower teachers — supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need to develop strong readers. Backed by decades of proven literacy expertise, our instructional and professional learning resources give educators the confidence to successfully guide students to literacy success. About Learning List Learning List offers a range of curriculum support services, including a low-cost subscription service that provides access to evidence-based alignment reports, instructional quality reviews, and technology compatibility reviews of thousands of K-12 instructional materials.

3P Learning’s Mathletics is a supplemental product that supports intervention and enrichment in mathematics for students in grades K-12. Content is available online and includes some printable resources. Instruction is personalized for individual students and includes interactive learning activities that target specific standards and learning needs. Learning List recently reviewed resources for grades K-6. Mathletics content is presented in activities organized by topics, such as numbers and operations, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. At grades 1-6, topics include reviews of prior content. Activities are interactive and presented in a game-like format. Each activity includes ten questions or problems, and provides supports, including hints and examples, audio readers, and corrective feedback. Animated characters help to personalize students’ learning experiences, and online tools allow students to monitor their progress. In addition to activities, Mathletics also provides learning games that address topic content. “Live Mathletics” allows students to compete in real-time math games with students in their class and school, as well as other states and countries. Other resources include animated music videos that help students learn multiplication tables and “Concept Search” and “Animated Maths Dictionary.” About 3P Learning* 3P Learning is a global leader in online education. Its programs cover mathematics, spelling, literacy, reading and science. We’re a global team of passionate education and technology gurus. All of its e-learning programs are designed by educators and educational technologists – in partnership with schools and families. 3P Learning creates resources that are fully aligned with over a dozen international curricula. Information in this section is adapted from or provided by 3P Learning . Subscribe to  Learning List  for access to the spec sheet, full editorial review and detailed alignment report for this material and thousands of other widely used Pk-12 resources.

Cengage’s Foundations of Astronomy  (Cengage Astronomy) is a comprehensive science program for high school Astronomy. The program focuses on developing students’ understanding of astronomy through the scientific method. Learning List reviewed the version of the material submitted for state adoption in Texas under Proclamation 2024. Cengage Astronomy  organizes the eBook into six parts, each of which focuses on major concepts in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Chapters open with an image that represents the content of the chapter, an overview of the chapter, and questions to guide student thinking as they read the content. The primary student activities in the student book are reading to learn and answering questions. Chapters include numerous charts, graphs, and images to help students understand the concepts. Periodically, callouts support students in understanding the scientific method, scientific processes, and how scientists think and work. Each chapter concludes with a summary of each section in the chapter and questions of various types to assess student learning. Summative assessments were not evident. Teachers can create their own tests in the Cognero Test Bank. The materials are available in print and digital format. A student eBook is available through Cengage’s Webassign platform. The primary teacher material is provided on a separate companion site with numerous instructional resources. The companion site does not connect to the student platform. Learn more about the material's rigor and supports available for students by reading Learning List’s editorial review. Learning List has recently reviewed these other science materials by Cengage: Biology , World of Chemistry , Body Structures and Functions , Forensic Science Fundamentals and Investgations , Oceanography, and Earth Science. About  Learning List Learning List’s reviews are available through a low-cost subscription. Contact  info@LearningList.com  to learn about subscribing to our instructional materials review service which provides immediate access to our independent, evidence-based reviews of more than 3,300 PreK-12 instructional materials. Subscribing districts can also submit additional materials for review at no additional charge.  About  National Geographic/Cengage * National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Learning, is a leading educational publisher of PreK–12 School and English Language Teaching. At National Geographic Learning, we believe that an engaged and motivated learner will be a successful one, and we design our materials with a highly interactive storytelling approach which is a great way to invoke these connections. *Content in this section is adapted from  National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning

Does your district offer a Forensic Science course? If so, check out our reviews of Pearson's Forensic Science . Savvas Pearson’s Forensic Science ( Pearson Forensic Science) is a comprehensive science program for high school Forensic Science. The program focuses on helping students understand the science and technology that is relevant to forensic science. The material also connects multiple areas of science to the field of forensic science. The material is available in print and in digital format through Pearson's MyLab platform. Content is organized in consistently formatted chapters. Each chapter begins with an engaging case study and end with activities related to the case study to help students see how forensic science applies in the real world. The material also connects multiple areas of science to the field of forensic science. The primary means for students to learn the content is through reading the textbook and participating in classroom lectures. Materials require students to read extensively. However, a variety of reading supports are embedded in Pearson's MyLab platform. The teacher edition is the primary teacher resource. Each chapter includes content background, summary, and instructional supports for the teacher. Chapters also include labs and suggestions for other hands-on activities. Teaching strategies to support direct instruction, classroom activities, supports for special populations, and classroom discussion questions are provided at point of use throughout the chapters. Read Learning List’s spec sheet and editorial review to learn more about the supports available for special populations and the type of assessments the program provides. Other Savvas science materials that Learning List has recently reviewed include Texas Experience Science , and Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease. About Learning List Learning List's reviews are available through a subscription. Contact info@LearningList.com to learn about subscribing to our low-cost instructional materials review service which provides immediate access to our independent, evidence-based reviews of more than 3,300 PreK-12 instructional materials. Subscribing districts can submit additional materials for review at no additional charge.  About Savvas Learning Company * Savvas Learning Company (formerly Pearson K12 Learning), is a next-generation learning company. Their goal is to combine new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting to create innovative learning solutions. Savvas is “driven by a shared purpose to prepare students to thrive in our rapidly changing world. We do that by combining the power of advanced technology and dynamic curriculum to create next-generation learning solutions — delivered in the physical classroom or in remote settings — that offer engaging, personalized, and real-world learning experiences”   Information in the section is provided by or adapted from Savvas *

OpenStax’s Kiddom Anatomy and Physiology  (Kiddom Anatomy) is a comprehensive science program for high school Anatomy and Physiology. The material is available in digital format through the Kiddom platform or in print. The material intends to provide relevant instruction in Anatomy and Physiology while supporting students in their future careers. In Kiddom Anatomy, learning is organized in units that include multiple chapters. All chapters are formatted consistently and focus on specific body systems (i.e., reproductive, circulatory, integumentary). Within each chapter, there are multiple sections. Each section includes learning objectives, a variety of images, figures, and charts to support student understanding, and a significant amount of required reading. In a typical chapter, students read, answer a variety of questions, and take an assessment. The materials are text-dense, so students must be able to read effectively and extensively. Learning List's reviewers noted the absence of labs, experiments, and opportunities for students to design their own experiments and solve problems. Rather, students are frequently directed to simulations, images, and videos. Kiddom Anatomy  includes Review Questions and Critical Thinking Questions at the end of each chapter, both of which are summative. Review and Critical Thinking Questions are intended to be answered online, and the material states that Review Questions are automatically graded, though that feature was not operational at the time of Learning List's review. Read Learning List's editorial review to learn about the resources available for teachers and the supports for special student populations. Learning List has recently reviewed OpenStax Biology, Chemistry, and Physics by Kiddom . About  Learning List Learning List’s reviews are available through a low-cost subscription. Contact  info@LearningList.com  to learn about subscribing to our instructional materials review service which provides immediate access to our independent, evidence-based reviews of more than 3,300 PreK-12 instructional materials. Subscribing districts can also submit materials for review at no additional charge. About Kiddom* Kiddom builds technology enabling teachers and learners to unlock their full potential. Teachers are often constrained by limited access to quality tools or mandated use of ineffective tools that do not meet their students’ needs. Kiddom believes technology should be utilized to close the achievement gap and level the playing field for all students. *Content in this section is adapted from Kiddom

Is your district looking for science materials to support the NGSS? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Imagine Learning’s Twig Science. Imagine Learning’s Twig Science is a comprehensive science program for grades K-8.  The K-5 material is provided by grade level. The 6-8 material is provided in both integrated and discipline pathways (Earth and Space, Life, and Physical) and is not grade specific. Materials are available in print or digital format. The goal of the program is to provide interactive learning experiences that engage students in learning about science and natural phenomena. The instruction focuses on connecting real-world phenomena with three-dimensional learning. Units are based on anchoring phenomena and driving questions. The material supports the intent of the Next Generation Science Standards by consistently providing students with three-dimensional learning experiences, integrating the Cross-Cutting Concepts (CCCs) and Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) with the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) to provide cohesive storylines. Teacher and student materials are available in English and Spanish. Instructional suggestions for supporting special populations of students are provided at point-of-use. All of the materials are well-organized and easily accessible on the digital platform.   Read Learning List’s detailed alignment report to learn more about the material’s alignment to each of the Performance Expectations for the grade level and its ability to support the NGSS. Learning List has also reviewed the material’s instructional quality and its technology compatibility. These reviews not only inform selection decisions, but they facilitate instructional alignment and curriculum mapping, too. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Learning List Learning List provides a range of curriculum support services, including a low-cost, subscription instructional materials review service for schools and districts. Subscribers get access to reviews of more than 3,300 K-12 instructional materials and can submit additional materials for review at no additional charge. Contact Info@LearningList.com for information about our low-cost subscriptions.   About Imagine Learning* Imagine Learning is an educator-led company “dedicated to embracing the unique learning Journey of the individual.”  The company promotes student-centered, equitable learning that is innovative and personalized. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Imagine Learning .

Would your teachers like to have more math practice problems for their students? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Get More Math. Get More Math is a supplemental math program for grades 4-8, Algebra I and Geometry. This adaptive program provides sets of practice problems based on assignments made by the teacher, along with a cumulative review that provides spiraled practice of skills previously taught. It is designed to work as part of the instructional cycle, generally as part of guided or independent practice. Instruction, remediation, and assessment are not part of the program. The teacher dashboard enables teachers to monitor student progress in real time. Teachers can track how many points the students have earned, whether they are working in mixed review or practice, and how long it has been since they have answered a problem correctly. Learning List has conducted a standard-by-standard review of the alignment of this supplemental math program for grades 7th through Algebra I. The alignment reports for grades 7 and 8 have been updated to reflect new content the publisher recently created (2024). Our editorial review of the material discusses the program's instructional quality and design, including the new STAAR-aligned assessment questions. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Get More Math* The first version of Get More Math was created in 2005. Continually used, refined, and improved by math teachers, Get More Math has developed into a powerful tool for math teachers everywhere. Josh Britton, creator of GMM, loves teaching kids to think mathematically. Every year since he started as a math teacher in 1996, he has been experimenting with best practices for teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra. He started developing GMM  to help leverage his time in the classroom and ensure that all kids, regardless of aptitude, were able to grow their math skills. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from  Get More Math .

Is your district looking for new elementary math materials to support the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Texas Education Agency’s (TEA's) Bluebonnet Math. TEA's Bluebonnet Math is a comprehensive math curriculum for students in grades K-8 and Algebra I. Materials are available in downloadable PDF format, or in print. The program intends to provide teachers with the content knowledge and tools they need to “guide students to be thinkers and doers of mathematics.” It does so by focusing student learning on the story of math and the connections across key concepts. Lessons are consistently designed to support conceptual and procedural understanding. Students complete their work in one of three print student editions, each intended for a different purpose: Learn, Practice, Succeed. Bluebonnet Math's K-5 materials are intended to be implemented lesson-by-lesson, in sequence. The 6-8 materials offer flexibility based on student needs. The goal of the program is for students to develop mathematical fluency, perseverance, and conceptual and procedural understanding and application. The teacher materials include explicit lessons designed to provide the teacher with step-by-step, scripted teacher language and expected student responses. The program also provides a variety of resources to support the development of teacher content knowledge and pedagogy, instructional resources, and assessments. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about the design of the material. Learning List has also conducted a standard-by-standard alignment analysis of this material’s alignment to the TEKS, as well as a review of its technology compatibility and support for remote learning. These reviews not only inform selection decisions, they facilitate instructional alignment and curriculum mapping, too. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Texas Education Agency * Bluebonnet Learning are state-developed instructional materials that provide teachers with the tools to foster student success. Developed using the latest cognitive science, Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials cover 100% of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and provide a full suite of resources including scope and sequence, daily lesson plans, and student materials. All Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials are designed to be high-quality, suitable, and grade-level appropriate. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from the Texas Education Agency.

Is your district considering purchasing a new science curriculum aligned to the NGSS? Before you do, take a look at Learning List’s review of McGraw Hill’s Inspire Science. McGraw Hill’s Inspire Science is a comprehensive science program for grades K-8, focused on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The program is phenomena-driven and designed to support three-dimensional learning by focusing on inspiring curiosity, investigation, and problem-solving. The materials are available in print and digital formats. The digital materials are well-organized and easily accessible on the digital platform. Based in real-world phenomena, three-dimensional learning experiences integrate Cross-Cutting Concepts (CCCs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), effectively supporting the intent of the Next Generation Science Standards. Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) develop across grade levels through the repetition and increasing complexity of concepts and topics year to year. The materials include numerous supports for English Learners. Materials for K-5 are available in English and Spanish. Materials in grades K-8 include multiple levels of support for multilingual students, such as glossaries that are translated into multiple languages, embedded dictionaries in English and Spanish, and instructional supports and suggestions based on the student’s level of English proficiency. Read L earning List’s alignment report to learn more about the material’s alignment to the Performance Expectations and its ability to support the NGSS. Learning List has also completed a qualitative review of the material’s instructional content, as well as a review of its technology compatibility and support for remote learning. These reviews not only inform selection decisions, but they also facilitate instructional alignment and curriculum mapping, too. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About McGraw Hill * McGraw-Hill Education’s mission is to partner with educators, learners, and professionals to help them access all the value that education can offer, no matter where their starting points may be.  McGraw-Hill Education’s vision is to unlock the potential of each learner at every stage of life by supporting teachers’ unique backgrounds and experiences, enriching the way they teach. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from McGraw Hill Education.

Are your health teachers asking for new resources? Take a look at Learning List’s review of McGraw Hill’s Teen Health McGraw Hill’s Teen Health is a comprehensive program to support health instruction in grades 6-8. The product is available in English and Spanish, in both print and digital formats. The material intends to enable students to practice making healthy, informed decisions while learning important concepts and skills about their health. The program provides a single set of materials for grades 6-8, with extension activities that are specific to each grade level. The material provides instruction through video- and text-based content. Students can submit most assignments online. Teachers can customize assessments and assignments, as well as grade assignments and provide students with feedback from within the platform. Throughout the program, students have numerous opportunities to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills and are consistently encouraged to talk to a parent or trusted adults about health matters. Materials to support instruction about sexual health and wellness are included within the core instruction Read Learning List’s Editorial Review to learn more about the ways in which Glencoe Teen Health supports the specific learning needs of students. Learning List has also completed a standard-by-standard review of the alignment of the material to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and a review of the product’s technology compatibility. To access these reviews, contact Learning List for subscription information. About McGraw Hill * McGraw-Hill Education’s mission is to accelerate learning through intuitive, engaging, efficient and effective experiences – grounded in research. By partnering with educators around the globe, McGraw-Hill learning engineers, content developers and pedagogical experts are developing increasingly open learning ecosystems that are proven to improve pass rates, elevate grades and increase engagement for each individual learner while improving outcomes for all. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from McGraw Hill Education .