New Online System Uses Interactive Math and Science Activities to Boost Academic Achievement
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 23, 2008) - According to a new study by the American Institutes for Research, math and science test scores for
the highest achieving states in the country are still significantly below comparable scores in the highest achieving countries.
To ensure U.S. students remain competitive in the 21st century, teachers are seeking to find new ways to improve math and
science instruction for their students. Adaptive Curriculum, an online library of interactive math and science activities, offers
teachers an online environment that supports the entire learning and teaching process through stimulating, standards-based
math and science education.
Developed by Sebit LLC, Adaptive Curriculum enhances learning in math and science for students in the middle grades. The expanding online learning system contains more than 200 Math and Science Activity Objects. Similar to learning objects, Activity Objects package educational content in math and science as single-topic, interactive segments that can be used in a variety of learning environments. With realistic, engaging visuals, Adaptive Curriculum allows students to participate in virtual experiments, scientific inquiry exercises and problem-based learning that helps them gain the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in math and science.
"Children's learning behaviors have changed dramatically in the last century," said Dr. Gary Bitter, head of Technology Based Learning and Research, an independent research entity at Arizona State University, the partnering institute on this project. "Growing up in fast-paced, media-rich environments, today's students expect all aspects of their lives to be equally entertaining. Unfortunately when it comes to learning materials, especially in math and science, textbooks and other forms of instruction don't measure up to these expectations. Using three-dimensional graphics, visualizations and interactivity, Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects offer educators highly engaging instruction to captivate their students in math and science."
To help teachers incorporate interactive content into their curriculum, Adaptive Curriculum also includes a flexible online environment, MyAdaptiveSpace, containing simple, intuitive tools for managing instruction. Adaptive Curriculum offers teachers the ability to plan their lessons, assign Activity Objects to their students and track achievement through assessment reports.
Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects may be adapted for various classroom scenarios. Teachers can use the interactive content as part of a classroom presentation with a projector or through an interactive whiteboard. Including both animation and interactive parts, Activity Objects can be paused to allow teachers to ask questions or to emphasize specific points during a presentation. Students can be encouraged to participate in the activities during a lesson by inviting them to complete an interaction on behalf of the class after a discussion. Activity Objects can also be given to students for homework or extra practice, or to challenge students with advanced skills. Teachers can assign activities to students based upon their needs and abilities, while drawing on valuable assessment data provided by embedded assessments and worksheets.
Adaptive Curriculum works on Windows, Mac OS and Linux with a standard web browser, eliminating the need for special software installation. Teachers and students can access Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects from any computer with an Internet connection, whether in school or at home. Furthermore, no data needs to be stored on users' computers.
Easy to access and affordable, Adaptive Curriculum is offered on a subscription basis. Licenses for the entire online library start at $10 per student for the average middle school with 700 students, with flexible pricing plans available at the district level.
For more information on Adaptive Curriculum, visit www.adaptivecurriculum.com or phone 480-884-1689.
About Adaptive Curriculum
Adaptive Curriculum enhances math and science instruction for students in the middle grades. Developed by
Sebit LLC, Adaptive Curriculum is an online library of interactive math and science Activity Objects aligned to
national and state standards. Engaging, individualized lessons effectively teach students with a variety of learning styles and
abilities, through three-dimensional games, simulations and activities designed to improve knowledge and critical thinking
skills in math and science. For more information, visit www.adaptivecurriculum.com or phone 480-884-1689.
