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Is your district looking for a self-paced program to support students enrolled in Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (AQR)? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Edgenuity’s AQR. Edgenuity’s Advanced Quantitative Reasoning is a comprehensive, online course that supports instruction in blended learning and self-paced environments. Most of the instruction is provided through the Edgenuity LMS in video-based lessons. The materials focus on developing students’ understanding of math concepts and their real-world applications. Instruction includes virtual and classroom-based activities. The program contains eight units with multiple lessons in each unit. A variety of teachers provide instruction in short video lectures, supported by guided notes, demonstrations, guided practice, and brief checks for understanding. Logically sequenced lessons, designed in small, manageable segments, keep students motivated and support their conceptual understanding and ability to work independently. Edgenuity AQR is self-paced and designed for students to work independently; however, teacher involvement increases the program’s rigor and increases the likelihood of student success. Teachers can require students to complete the entire course or a pre-test version, which addresses only the portions of content students still need to learn. Teachers can also customize the content. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about the rigor of the material and the ways teachers can customize the content to meet students’ individual needs. Learning List has completed a standard-by-standard review of the alignment of the material, a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility of this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Edgenuity* Edgenuity provides engaging online and blended learning education solutions that propel success for every student, empower every teacher to deliver more effective instruction, and enable schools and districts to meet their academic goals. Edgenuity delivers a range of Core Curriculum, AP®, Elective, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Credit Recovery courses aligned to the rigor and high expectations of state, Common Core and iNACOL standards and designed to inspire life-long learning. * The content in this section is provided by or adapted from Edgenuity .

Learning List's editorial reviews reflect feedback from multiple Learning List reviewers. Our reviewers are highly qualified, experienced educators who are certified to teach the courses and have experience teaching the standards of the products they review. Each editorial review aggregates feedback from multiple reviewers, as well as from Learning List's Director of Editorial Review, who verifies the reviewers' observations and adds additional information from her own reviews of the material.  Our editorial reviews contain evidence that addresses many of the criterion in your district's rubric(s). The "Compare Product Info." tool on our site makes it easy to extract from our reviews and compare key features of multiple materials you are considering for an adoption. This article explains three ways to use these two resources to facilitate your adoption.  (1) Narrow the Materials You Want to Review: Use our "Compare Product Info." tool to create a side-by-side comparison of the strengths and key features of up to three materials at a time. This makes it easy to learn enough about the available products to determine which are most likely to meet your students' needs and thus, should be reviewed by your district's selection committee. (2) Find Evidence to Complete the District's Rubrics : Once you have narrowed the number of materials the district's selection committee will review, the committee members can use Learning List's editorial reviews to help them find the necessary evidence to complete the district's rubrics. The image below diagrams where typical district rubric criteria are likely to be addressed in Learning List's alignment report, spec sheet, and editorial reviews. Learning List's editorial reviews will not contain  all  the evidence needed to complete a district's rubric, but it will certainly help expedite the committee members' reviews.   (3) Provide Documentation for the School Board : Once the committee has decided which materials to recommend for adoption, use the "Compare Product Info." tool again to create a side-by-side comparison of the final three materials the selection committee considered for each course. The comparison will include key features of each material, including its strengths and alignment percentage. The page is customizable. So, for example, you can type in the committee's rationale for selecting the product being recommended for adoption. The customized comparison can be printed as a PDF and distributed to the school Board. Districts that have used Learning List to support an adoption report that our reviews and tools:  Saved the selection committee hours of work; Made it easy to do apples-to-apples comparisons of the materials' instructional features, even if the materials are formatted differently; Focused the committee's discussions on the quality of material's instruction, rather than on extraneous product features; and  Helped them avoid making an expensive mistake.

Is your district looking for a supplemental math program to support skill development and remediation in middle school? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Learning Farm. Learning Farm is a supplemental online program that provides instruction and adaptive practice activities to support students’ learning of the TEKS for mathematics, English language arts and reading, and science for students in grades K-8. Learning List recently reviewed the mathematics content for grades 6-8. The material is digital and fully adaptive, providing instruction and practice personalized to meet students’ specific learning needs. The content of the program is organized by topics (i.e., Rational Numbers, Proportional Relationships) that address specific TEKS. Instruction is presented in interactive learning activities that support independent practice, review, and preparation for the STAAR tests. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to find out to what degree the material provides support and adaptions for English Learners or students with other specific learning needs. Learning List has also completed a standard-by-standard alignment analysis and a review of the material’s technology compatibility. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Learning Farm* Learning Farm's mission is to create cutting edge educational software products that are easy to use, engaging to students, affordable for schools, and ultimately improve students' educational outcomes. Learning Farm has developed these three core beliefs: Student Focused, Quality Content, Affordable . *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Learning Farm

Are your elementary mathematics teachers looking for a multi-faceted product? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Savvas’s Investigations 3. Savvas’s Investigations 3 is a set of comprehensive mathematics materials for students in grades K-5. Materials are available in print or digital formats. This inquiry-based program is designed to help students make sense of mathematical ideas.  Lessons focus on developing mathematical thinking, computational fluency, and mathematical reasoning. Investigations 3 does not include a “traditional” student textbook that contains instruction, such as background on math topics, definitions, example problems, or step-by-step solutions. Rather, the instruction is contained in the teacher’s Curriculum Units (teacher edition) and reinforced through a Student Activity Book and the Math Words and Ideas (MWI) digital resource. MWI is linked within the interactive Student Activity Book and provides instruction, re-teaching, and additional practice for each session. The material also includes an abundance of resources for instruction and support for blended learning environments. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to find out more about the digital resources and the focus on professional learning and support for teachers. In addition to a qualitative review of the material’s instructional content, Learning List has also completed a standard-by-standard analysis of the material’s alignment to the Common Core State Standards and the California Common Core Standards and a review of the product’s  technology compatibility. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Savvas* Savvas provides expertise in educational courseware and assessment, and a range of teaching and learning services powered by technology. Savvas’s mission is to help people make progress through access to better learning. Bringing digital learning to school children worldwide, Savvas is helping to transform education with full-time online and blended schools, online courses, technology, and host of support services. With a focus on successful student outcomes, these programs deliver high-quality, highly personalized, and flexible learning experiences -- students are able to complete schoolwork when and where they learn best, 24/7. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Savvas .

Is your district looking for materials to support English Learners Language Arts for middle school students? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s STEAM in English Learners Language Arts. TPS’s STEAM into English Learners Language Arts (TPS ELLA) is a comprehensive English language arts program for the grade 7 and 8 English Learner Language Arts course. The materials are available in print and digital form. While students participate in activities that encourage development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, that is not the focus of instruction. TPS ELLAfocuses instruction on a single student expectation in each lesson. As students work through the material, they read background information related to the standard and learn new academic language. They also explore scientific concepts, such as body systems and matter and energy, as they follow a character named Amelia Rose through her adventures. The material includes an extended novel unit. In the novel unit students participate in activities such as learning historical background relative to the text, developing literary analysis skills, and providing written responses to the text. The program does not provide the texts referenced the lessons. Learning List’s reviewers noted that this material’s use of numerous STEM-related projects to develop language is a unique approach to ELA instruction. but does not provide Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about how the product’s format and structure may influence  implementation. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for  this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About TPS* TPS (Teachers, Parents, Students) Publishing Inc. is a teacher/writer group focused on providing innovative inquiry based STEAM programs, TK-G12, to exactly align to Common Core Mathematics, NGSS and by State curriculum for Math, Science and Forensic Science. Programs include STEM and Arts inclusive projects. TPS has created a teacher toolbox offering you an opportunity to use career targeted, exciting project based learning tools together with traditional practice. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from TPS .

Have you thought of using STEAM to teach writing?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s STEAM into Practical Writing (TPS Practical Writing). TPS’s Practical Writing is a comprehensive program for the high school Practical Writing course. The materials are available in print and digital form. TPS Practical Writing focuses instruction on the student expectations of the TEKS, while providing lessons based on STEAM projects. The rigor of the material is strengthened through STEAM focused lessons help students make connections between writing skills and the use of writing in everyday life. The material also includes performance tasks that require students to evaluate their own writing. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about TPS’ unique approach to practical writing. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the material’s technology compatibility.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About TPS* TPS (Teachers, Parents, Students) Publishing Inc. is a teacher/writer group focused on providing innovative inquiry based STEAM programs, TK-G12, to exactly align to Common Core Mathematics, NGSS and by State curriculum for Math, Science and Forensic Science. Programs include STEM and Arts inclusive projects. TPS has created a teacher toolbox offering you an opportunity to use career targeted, exciting project based learning tools together with traditional practice. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from TPS .

Are you looking for a product that encourages students to choose their own reading selections? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s STEAM into Reading I-III (TPS Reading). TPS’s Reading is a comprehensive reading program for the high school Reading I, II, and III courses. The same material is used for all courses. The materials are available in print and digital form. TPS Reading focuses instruction on the student expectations of the TEKS and includes a variety of activities, open-ended questions, and lessons to develop reading skills. Learning List’s reviewers appreciated that material engages students in the reading process by encouraging them to choose their reading material, but noted that the product includes only a few reading selections and does not provide an anthology. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about TPS’ distinctive approach to reading instruction. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About TPS* TPS (Teachers, Parents, Students) Publishing Inc. is a teacher/writer group focused on providing innovative inquiry based STEAM programs, TK-G12, to exactly align to Common Core Mathematics, NGSS and by State curriculum for Math, Science and Forensic Science. Programs include STEM and Arts inclusive projects. TPS has created a teacher toolbox offering you an opportunity to use career targeted, exciting project based learning tools together with traditional practice. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from TPS .

Have you thought about using STEAM to teach ELA? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s English I-IV. TPS’s English I-IV is a comprehensive English language arts program for grades 9-12 (English I-IV). The materials are available in print and digital form. TPS Englishfocuses on using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities as a basis for instruction to support student learning of the ELA TEKS. Each TPS English lesson and project focuses on teaching a singlestudent expectation. Within each lesson, students and teachers are consistently directed to the TPS TEKS Fact Sheets which provide explanation and definition of the TEKS, at the breakout level, as well as examples of activities to support student learning of the standard. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are integrated in the standard-specific lessons and projects, though not consistently. The material provides questions and activities at all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Learning List’s reviewers noted that the major reading selections upon which instruction is based were not included with the material. To learn more about how TPS English innovative use of STEAM to teach high school ELAR courses, impact instructional rigor, assessments and supports for students read our full editorial reviews for English I-IV. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About TPS* TPS (Teachers, Parents, Students) Publishing Inc. is a teacher/writer group focused on providing innovative inquiry based STEAM programs, TK-G12, to exactly align to Common Core Mathematics, NGSS and by State curriculum for Math, Science and Forensic Science. Programs include STEM and Arts inclusive projects. TPS has created a teacher toolbox offering you an opportunity to use career targeted, exciting project based learning tools together with traditional practice. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from TPS .

Is your district looking for instructional materials to support the College Readiness and Study Skills class?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Shmoop’s Reading for College Success. Shmoop University’s Reading for College Success is a fully digital program that is intended for students to use independently. The program could be used in blended learning, credit recovery, or self-paced instructional environments. Shmoop’s goal is to “provide fun, rigorous, materials that engage and challenge.” Students may work through the course in any order, guided by the interactive table of contents. The material is comprised of six units. Topics for the units generally address key reading skills, such as understanding vocabulary, analyzing arguments, and reading nonfiction. This material is intended for students who need help to develop critical reading skills. Learning List’s reviewers noted that the program requires students to read extensively while using this material, and highlighted the fact that while the last unit prepares students for the Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test (PERT), Florida’s college placement test, there is no preparation for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA). To learn more about the learning experience and instructional supports offered by Shmoop, read Learning List’s complete editorial review. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Shmoop* Since 2009, Shmoop has been a digital publishing company with a point of view. The believe that if students enjoy the learning process, they will do it more.The company’s intention is to  balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous materials to help students understand why they should care. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shmoop.

Are you looking for journalism materials for your adoption? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Shmoop Journalism. Shmoop University’s Journalism is intended for the high school Journalism course.  This fully digital program encourages students to engage with the material independently. Students can work at their own pace and complete the material in any order. Shmoop’s goal is to “provide fun, rigorous, materials that engage and challenge.” The course helps students understand the basic tenets of journalism, from its purpose to specifics, such as feature writing and investigation. The material references high profile media stories as examples of journalism concepts. Learning List’s reviewers observed that lessons are written in a joking, conversational tone that sometimes is more distracting than engaging. Adaptions for students with specific learning needs are limited, as all students generally complete the same assignments. Read Learning List’s editorial review to learn more about the overall instructional experience and quality of the material. Learning List has also reviewed the material’s technology compatibility. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Shmoop* Since 2009, Shmoop has been a digital publishing company with a point of view. The believe that if students enjoy the learning process, they will do it more.The company’s intention is to  balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous materials to help students understand why they should care. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shmoop.

Are you looking for materials to support Practical Writing? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Shmoop Introduction to Critical Reading and Writing. Shmoop University’s Critical Reading and Writing is intended for the high school Practical Writing course.  The goal of this fully digital program is to “provide fun, rigorous, materials that engage and challenge.”    The material is comprised of a single unit containing ten lessons. It is intended to span three weeks, Students progress through the material independently and at their own pace. They may work through the course in any order, guided by the interactive table of contents. The Course Overview states, “This course is designed for students who have never read or written critically before.”  As such, the course includes instructional videos that  allow students an opportunity to explore critical reading before learning about it formally. Critical Reading and Writing provides a cohesive process for analyzing text and writing a critical analysis essay. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn about the key instructional features of this product, including to what degree it supports students with specific learning needs. Learning List has also reviewed the material’s technology compatibility. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Shmoop* Since 2009, Shmoop has been a digital publishing company with a point of view. The believe that if students enjoy the learning process, they will do it more. The company’s intention is to  balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous materials to help students understand why they should care. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shmoop.

Is your district looking for a digital program to support Journalism? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Goodheart-Willcox’s Journalism: Publishing Across Media! Goodheart-Willcox’s Journalism: Publishing Across Media is intended for the high school Journalism course. This fully digital program supports students as they learn and apply key journalism skills. Students read relevant background information about key journalism topics, such as ethics, writing headlines, and conducting interviews. Learning List’s reviewers highlighted, as a strength of this program, the material’sfocus on actively engaging students in the practice of journalism as they learn key journalism skills. Assignments frequently require students to collaborate with each other, and stories about professional reporters encourage students to make real-world connections. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about the program’s rigor and Spec Sheet review to find out whether the material will work with your district’s technology. Contact Learning List for subscription information to learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials,. About Goodheart Willcox* In 1921, William Goodheart and Charles D. Willcox, and others, came together to start a company to publish Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia that had been previously self-published by the author, Mr. A. L. Dyke. Little did they know this small publishing company would grow up to become The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., a leader in career and technical education (CTE). Today's Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) publishes both print and digital textbooks while also producing online courses and other instructional resources that provide a complete classroom solution. With subject-appropriate titles for middle school, high school, higher education, and professional training, G-W is recognized as a go-to source for career and technical education content. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Goodheart-Willcox .