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Achieve3000 Math [Online software]. (2020+). Achieve3000, 331 Newman Springs Road, Suite 304, Redbank, NJ 07701. https://www.achieve3000.com Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: State standards

Tel: 800-838-8771

Grades: K-12

Description: Adapted from the web site: https://www.achieve3000.com/products/mathematics/

Achieve3000 Math covers a comprehensive scope of 25,000 items in state standards-aligned math content—from basic fluency and numeracy to core high school topics (number and quantity, algebra, functions, geometry, statistics and probability). It delivers differentiated instruction and support. Individualized practice is designed to mimic one-on-one tutoring and includes four levels of scaffolding when an answer is incorrect: step-by-step assistance, hints on steps, feedback on misconceptions, and instructional video. Graphing is made easy using tools from Desmos. Benchmark assessments, real time reporting and tracking of skill mastery help educators to monitor what students have learned and yet need to work on. This product "is aligned to The Quantile Framework® for Mathematics from MetaMetrics® and utilizes proven content and functionality to accelerate student gains. Quantile measures are linked to state performance standards and can be used to forecast likely performance on standardized tests."

Note: McGraw Hill acquired Achieve3000 in 2021.

AC Math [Computer software]. (2007+). Adaptive Curriculum, 1620 N. 82nd Place, Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. https://www.adaptivecurriculum.com/us/ Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: designed to conform to district, state, and national standards, Common Core math standards

Tel: 888-999-9319

Grades: 6-12

Description: Adapted from the web site:

AC Math promotes math mastery through dynamic, interactive learning. It was developed as a digital solution to take full advantage of the online environment and cutting-edge instructional tools such as interactive whiteboards.

Per the site, it contains:

Hundreds of Activity Objects (AOs) in grades 6-12; "Students can be assigned any math AO from grade 6 through high school (Algebra 2) depending on the learning needs, allowing teachers to truly differentiate instruction."
An individual Teacher Guide for each AO
Online end-of-activity assessments for each AO
Activity sheets that can be printed for whole-class instruction
My Adaptive Space for managing students and assignments
Clear and intuitive assessment reports by student and assignment
State standards, textbook, and Common Core alignments
Online or onsite product training

Adaptive Curriculum also has AC VBooks, which are interactive e-books for your PC or tablet. Among those are Algebra 1: Linearity, Slope, and Direct Variation (small fee); Geometry: Circumference and Arc Length (free).

ALEKS Math [Computer software]. (2007+). McGraw Hill Corporation, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/microsites/MKTSP-GAB02M0/math.html Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: State standards and Common Core State Standards for grades 3-12.

Tel: McGraw-Hill U.S. Customer Service 800-338-3987

Grades: 3-12

Description: From the web site:

ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) is an artificial-intelligence based program for individualized math learning in grades 3-12. It is available on the web in both English and Spanish. It was developed with a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Per its description at McGraw Hill: "ALEKS is an online math assessment and adaptive learning program for grades 3–12 that helps students review and successfully master the skills needed to meet critical mathematical benchmarks and standards. Using adaptive questioning, ALEKS precisely identifies which math concepts a student knows and doesn’t know within a course. Then, through individualized instruction, each student is provided with a personalized learning pathway that focuses on the exact topics they are most ready to learn, allowing ALEKS to effectively target any unfinished learning while minimizing frustration, accelerating momentum, and building confidence." Content spans from grade 3 to Precalculus.

McGraw Hill has launched ALEX Adventure, an AI-powered space adventure program for grades 1-2 math beginning for the 2024-2025 school year.

Note: McGraw Hill acquired ALEKS Corporation in 2013.

Apex Learning Math [Online software]. (2007+). Edmentum Global Headquarters, 5600 West 83rd Street, Suite 300, 8200 Tower, Bloomington, MN 55437. https://www.edmentum.com/products/apex-courses/ Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: national and state standards

Tel: 800-447-5286

Grades: 6-12

Description: From the web site:

Apex Learning is part of Edmentum as of July, 2021. It offers a range of comprehensive courses, including courses such as Math Foundations I & II, Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Introductory Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Integrated Math I-III, Precalculus, Probability and Statistics, AP Calculus (AB level), and AP Statistics, Financial Literacy, Liberal Arts Mathematics, and more. See the full list of Apex courses for Math at https://www.edmentum.com/curricula-catalog/

The programs, which use interactive instruction with practice problems, tests, enrichment activities and real-world applications, are offered online by subscription. Courses are suitable for classroom use, distance learning, homeschooling, and tutoring.

Brainingcamp Digital Manipulatives [Online software]. (2010+). Brainingcamp, 809 S Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704. https://www.brainingcamp.com/ Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: the manipulatives address a variety of standards

Tel: 888-967-2267

Grades: K-12

Description: From the web site:

Brainingcamp offers a range of highly motivating virtual manipulatives to assist learners to develop conceptual understanding, connect math to the real world, and build critical problem solving skills. Examples include algebra tiles, number blocks, number line, fraction circles, fraction tiles, a geoboard, place value disks, a pattern board, an x-y coordinate board, and more.

Brainingcamp's math manipulatives work on all devices and can be used on interactive whiteboards. Resources for math educators include video tutorials to help getting started, tasks for the manipulatives, videos with ideas on how to use the manipulatives in math lessons, on-demand professional development webinars, and a blog.

Buzzmath [Online software]. (n.d.). Scolab (Buzzmath), 2915 Ogletown Rd., #1876, Newark, DE 19713. https://www.buzzmath.com/en/ Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: Common Core Math for grades 1-8; TEKS state standards. See https://www.buzzmath.com/en/math-curriculum/

Tel: 888-528-8066

Grades: 1-8 (or students ages 6-16)

Description: Per the website, Buzzmath provides self-paced math practice. It is subscription based and offers a 30-day free trial. Sample activities are available to try. Teachers will appreciate its thousands of problems, automated corrections linked to reporting tools tracking progress (e.g., time on task, concepts mastered), detailed solutions with infinite retries. There's audio reading of text. The software is whiteboard compatible and supports a variety of input styles (e.g., draw, drag, drop). Student motivation is enhanced as they engage in a historical adventure with interactive activities and missions in which they earn stars and badges to help Alfred rebuild Mathlantis. A math glossary is searchable by subject and topic.

Carnegie Learning Math Curricula [Print and computer software curricula] (2003+). Carnegie Learning, Inc., 4 Smithfield Street, Floor 8, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. https://www.carnegielearning.com Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: State and national core standards

Tel: 888-851-7094

Grades: K-12

Description: Adapted from the website:

Carnegie Learning Mathematics (called ClearMath) Curricula is a comprehensive research-based program that integrates computer technology, printed texts, and classroom instruction. The methodology is learning by doing, and is based upon John Anderson's ACT cognitive learning theory.

There is an Elementary Math Solution for K-5, a Middle School Math Solution for grades 6-8, and a High School Math Solution for grades 9-12.

There are three supplemental instruction programs. MATHia Adventure for K-5 features a game-based platform,. MATHia for grades 6-12 delivers personalized learning with ongoing formative assessments. It won the “Best Artificial Intelligence Solution” in The EdTech Awards 2020. MATHstream for grades 6-12 is an adaptive, interactive video streaming program featuring a game-based environment.

Classworks Applied Mathematics [Web-based software]. (2015). Classworks, P.O. Box 3243, Duluth, GA 30096. https://www.curriculumadvantage.com/classworks Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: state and Common Core standards

Tel: 770-325-5555

Grades: K-8

Description:

Key features, as noted from the Classworks website: https://help.classworks.com/portal/en/kb/articles/what-is-applied-mathematics#What_is_Applied_Math

27 activities for kindergarten
43 activities per grade for grades 1-8
4 problems per activity (3 differentiated, 1 investigative). "All problems within an activity are related through a common purpose setting statement and all cover the same grade-level standard."
Differentiated problems with three levels of questions (progressing, meeting, expanding)
Investigative problems enabling learners to critique, reason, and communicate their understanding
Designed to address the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Student support: Digital tools, hints, canvas, audio recording
Teacher support: Talking points, common misconceptions, suggested manipulatives

Overall, the product enables differentiated instruction to help learners develop conceptual understanding, reasoning skills, and mathematical communication.

CODAP (Common Online Data Analysis Platform) [Online software]. The Concord Consortium, 25 Love Lane, Concord, MA 01742. https://codap.concord.org Accessed March 5, 2025.

Correlations: Common Core Math Standards in domains of measurement and data, statistics and probability

Tel: 978-405-3200 (Main line at concord.org)

Grades: 6-14

Description:

CODAP is free open source educational software for data analysis. This web-based data science tool is designed as a platform for developers and as an application for students in grades 5-14. Use it to explore, visualize, and learn from data in any content area. Classroom activities, user guides and tutorials are available.

CODAP "has been awarded a Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise" (About section). See the list of such products at Digital Promise.

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