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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 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 .

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.

Accelerate Learning’s STEMscopes is a comprehensive product that supports science instruction in grades PK-12. Content is available in print and digital formats and includes kits of hands-on materials for each K-5 grade level and middle school and high school course (e.g., physical science). Instruction provides hands-on investigations, activities that link science to other content areas, and collaborative learning experiences. Learning List recently reviewed resources for K-12. Instruction is presented using the 5E model (i.e., engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate) and integrates the three dimensions (i.e., Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering practices, and Crosscutting Connections) of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each “E” of the 5E model comprises a set of activities that incorporate teacher-led instruction and independent student work. Engage activities prompt students to recall relevant prior learning and frame new content and its real-world applications. Explore is made up of a set of open-ended, inquiry-based activities that allow students to directly experience phenomena and require students to think like scientists and design solutions. Explain activities focus on building scientific vocabulary and students’ ability to explain scientific concepts in spoken and written formats. Elaborate extends connections between science and other content areas, including mathematics and science-related careers. Evaluate incorporates traditional (e.g., quizzes) and performance-based assessment tasks. Learning List's Reviews of STEMscopes Science Subscribe to  Learning List  for access to the spec sheet, full editorial review and alignment reports for these materials and thousands of other widely used PreK-12 resources. About Accelerate Learning* STEMscopes is a digital science solution for PreK through 12th-grade students, offering three core curriculum programs: STEMscopes K-12, STEMscopes NGSS, and STEMscopes Early Explorer. Each curriculum is supported by STEMcoach, a professional development portfolio offering a free STEM community that allows teachers to share best practices and lessons while learning from experts in the field, embedded professional development within the program, and onsite launch, advanced & coaching and mentoring sessions. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Accelerate Learning .

American Learning Labs’ Getting Ready for Algebra  is a supplemental print resource to help students in grade 6 prepare for algebra. Content is presented in two self-directed study workbooks that focus on teaching problem-solving skills using clear examples and practice problems. Book One addresses real numbers, prime factorization, fractions, decimals, scientific notation, order of operations, area, and perimeter. Book Two addresses operations with positive and negative numbers, absolute value, constants and variables, and solving equations. Learning List has completed reviews of both resources. In each workbook, instruction emphasizes the role of practice in developing students’ fluency with concepts. New material is introduced in short explanations written in simple language followed by example problems with step-by-step solutions. After each example, students are presented with similar “Try It” problems and sets of practice problems. A “Stop and Check” icon cues students to check their work using the step-by-step solutions provided in the solutions manual. Test packets are sold separately and include four alternate test forms for each workbook’s chapters. About American Learning Labs* Three East Texas educators, Betsey McCarty, Daniel Macy and Sara Macy started American Learning Labs to develop improved math and science learning materials. To date, the company has produced four math books which teach fractions, positive and negative numbers, and preparation for high school algebra. Other products under development include preschool activity, science education, and advanced math. The company has over 40 years of experience in education and leverages what students need in order to learn. Like Albert Einstein, the founders think that learning by example is the way to go, so their books contain lots of examples. In the math books, the writers avoid ‘math speak’, with explanations that are easy to understand, even for non-math people. Field testing shows that with American Learning Labs' books, most students are able to discover the patterns of mathematics on their own, with little direct instruction from the teacher. Students can work at their own pace and build a high level of independence, giving the teacher more time to work with those students who require extra help. *The content in this section is provided by or adapted from American Learning Labs © 2015 Learning List

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. Agile Mind Texas Mathematics focuses instruction on student learning of mathematical concepts and skills that require higher level thinking. The material includes consistent opportunities for students to develop conceptual understanding of mathematics and provides numerous, current real-world applications of math. The instructional cycle is designed to transition students from concrete to representational, and finally to abstract learning. Students participate in “hands-on” activities, computer-enhanced simulations, and more traditional activities such as activity sheets and answering multiple-choice questions. Agile Mind also integrates social and emotional learning, focused on productive struggle and growth mindset, to support persistence and love of learning. See Learning List’s Alignment Report for detailed information about Agile Mind’s alignment to the TEKS for grades 6 through 8 mathematics. Learning List has also completed a qualitative review of the instructional content for each grade level covered by this material 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 Agile Mind* Our mission is to transform the teaching and learning of middle and high school math and science. We help education systems equip all students for success in higher education and the careers beyond. The work of Agile Mind is designed to equip educators to engage all students in deep learning of your standards, support teachers in best practice, and do so in a way that is accessible and scalable in all classrooms, every day, for every student. Our programs foster classrooms in which all students can access key mathematics’ concepts, embrace challenging work, persist through failure, and succeed. Foundational to the Dana Center/Agile Mind mathematics programs are these principles: that all students, regardless of their life circumstances, need and deserve access to challenging curricula every day, and that all teachers need and deserve tools and data that help them address the changing demands of the accountability landscape and the varied experiences their students bring. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Agile Mind .

Learning List has reviewed both comprehensive and supplementary instructional resources in math, English language arts, and science.  We recently reviewed Adaptive Curriculum’s supplementary science curricula for grades 5-12. Adaptive Curriculum is a modular program that uses interactive, web-based instruction to present concepts in brief, focused lessons that captivate students’ attention. The program’s online resources are flexible and easy to use in a variety of instructional settings, including self-paced programs, flipped classrooms, and tutorials. Short, highly visual lessons also provide strong support for English language learners (ELLs) and Response to Intervention (RtI). With Adaptive Curriculum, students can deepen their Middle School curriculum with interactive, 100% online instruction that answers the question: "Why do I need to know this?” Adaptive Curriculum presents content in two multimedia formats: (1) Animations are short (1 to 3 minutes) video-lessons that provide direct instruction on specific topics, and (2) Activity Objects are more comprehensive, animated lessons that range from 20 to 45 minutes in length. Activity Objects are linked to standards and present content in animated lessons structured by the 5E Instructional Model (i.e., engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate). Both Activity Objects and Animations may be used for whole group, small group, and individual instruction. Printable resources, including comprehensive teacher guides, complement online instruction. Most student and teacher materials are available in Spanish and English. Online content also includes audio readers and glossaries with audio capabilities in Spanish and English. Adaptive Curriculum’s Science Texas products provide complete coverage of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) at the Breakout level and are state-adopted in Texas for grades 5-8 with biology, chemistry, integrated physics and chemistry (IPC), and physics at the high school level.

Is your district looking for digital materials to support the new Health TEKS? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Lessonbee’s Adaptive Online Health Education . Lessonbee’s Adaptive Online Health Education is a fully digital content library to support health instruction and social and emotional learning in grades 7 and 8. The product is available in English. Learning List recently reviewed the digital format of this material as submitted for state adoption in Texas under Proclamation 2022 and the material’s platform as provided to Learning List by the publisher. The material intends to “increase health knowledge and skills, promote connection, and inspire healthy living.” Students are guided to learn key health information in order to advocate for their own health through simulated experiences among peers. Instruction is delivered through a variety of interactive apps, simulations of text messaging, and other digital activities. This occurs primarily through simulated communications via social media platforms. While the content reflects students receiving health advice from each other and from adults, it does encourage students to talk to parents and trusted adults.   Read Learning List’s Editorial Review to learn more about the ways in which this material uses peer relationships to address health topics. Learning List has also completed a review of the product’s technology compatibility.  To access these reviews and TEA’s alignment reports for this material, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Lessonbee* “Lessonbee is an online learning platform with lessons, courses, and classes that enable users to find their path to health in grades K-12 and beyond. At Lessonbee, members can access and create learning experiences to develop knowledge, skills, and values for healthy living.” The company strives to provide culturally relevant health education content, “reflecting the values of social justice, to help students feel confident, connected and worthy of health and success.” *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Lessonbee .

Achieve3000 provides supplemental, online literacy programs for students in grades 2-12. At the high school level, Empower3000 provides cross-curricular literacy instruction in social studies, including topics in economics and government. All students have access to the same content irrespective of their reading ability, and instruction is available in English and Spanish. Learning List has recently completed reviews of Empower3000 materials at the high school level. Achieve3000 provides literacy instruction tailored to individual student needs. An initial placement test identifies each student’s Lexile-based reading level, and text complexity adjusts as students’ reading skills develop over time. At each grade level, the program provides 74 lessons based on non-fiction articles that are grade-level appropriate and address student interests (e.g., Lady Gaga, basketball, the Titanic). Writing instruction is provided through Achieve3000’s Writing Center , which includes writing prompts and tools to develop grammar, editing, and revising skills. Writing prompts address narrative, informative/explanatory, and argument genres. In interviews with Learning List, educators who have used Empower3000 with students said they valued the program’s ability to differentiate instruction, noting that articles captured students’ interests and enabled all students to participate in class discussions. Educators valued the program for its focus on critical thinking skills and its ability to prepare all students for STAAR tests. About Achieve3000 For more than a decade, Achieve3000® has supported the individuality and potential of every student by reaching them where they are to help them reach higher levels of reading and writing proficiency. Our fundamental belief is that literacy unlocks achievement, and that the key to improving literacy is differentiated instruction. Today, Achieve3000 is a leader in differentiated online instruction, serving more than one million students across the United States. In 2011, Inc. magazine included Achieve3000 on its annual 500/5000 list for the fifth consecutive year, the exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest growing private companies. Achieve provides web-based, differentiated instruction solutions designed to reach a school's entire student population — mainstream, English Language Learners, special needs, and gifted. You can learn more about what makes Achieve3000 the leading force in differentiated learning solutions by clicking here or request a demo here . Case Studies are also available here . “ Achieve3000 believes that every student – mainstream, English language learners, special needs and gifted alike – can reach higher. That all students have the ability to improve their reading and writing. And that with this ability, they have the means to master the curriculum…to meet the standards set …to be prepared for college and career.” *The content in this section is provided by or adapted from  Achieve3000 .

Would your students benefit from a digital program with cross-curricular content to support literacy development? Take a look at Learning List’s review of McGraw Hill’s Achieve3000 Literacy. Achieve3000 Literacy is a fully digital, supplemental literacy program for grades 2-12. Students work through language arts, science, and social studies content to develop reading skills and comprehension. The program is adaptive and intends to provide reading content and practice of literacy skills at each student’s individual level. The program assigns student levels based on initial and ongoing assessment. The adaptive nature of the material enables students across reading levels to all read the same content at their individual reading levels. The content provided is primarily informational texts. Throughout the program, students practice reading comprehension through multiple choice and open-ended questions. Thus, students read and write in most lessons. Achieve3000 Literacy provides supports for students with specific learning needs, including reading material and assignments in English and Spanish, with translation support for additional languages. Read Learning List’s Editorial Review to learn more about the types of assignments and questions students complete in the program. Learning List has also completed a report of the 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 also facilitate instructional alignment. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About McGraw Hill* McGraw Hill’s mission is “to unlock potential and accelerate learning for every student.” McGraw Hill values innovation, membership, passion, adaptability, credibility, and transparency. Achieve3000 Literacy uses a model based on differentiated content and instruction. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from McGraw Hill .

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning’s (AQR) Mathematics for the World Around Us  is a comprehensive course for high school students who have successfully completed Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics III. Learning List reviewed the course’s print teacher and student editions as submitted for state adoption in Texas.  AQR’s materials indicate that an interactive electronic version of the textbook was in development at the time of Learning List’s review (summer 2014). Mathematics for the World Around Us  combines the traditional high school mathematics content (i.e., algebra, geometry, and functions) with college and career readiness topics (e.g., financial literacy, statistics, and modeling). The course serves as an option for fourth-year high school math instruction in Texas. Prerequisites includes: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II OR Integrated High School Mathematics I, II, and III.  Content is broken into three parts: Numerical Reasoning Probability, Statistical Reasoning, and Modeling With Algebra and Discrete Mathematics. Across parts, instruction focuses on exploration and inquiry of concepts. Content includes frequent textbox activities titled “Quick Questions,” “Explorations,” and “Investigations.” Quick Questions take a few minutes to complete, explorations take a little longer, and investigations may take the full period. Each part also includes a larger capstone project focused on a real-world problem.  Mathematics for the World Around Us  does not include formal tests. However, the course’s activities, exercises, and projects support performance-based assessments of learning. Teacher editions include appendices with teaching notes and answer keys. Students will need a graphing calculator. AQR provides course files for use with TI- ns pire CAS calculator on its website .