"The data we receive from the SuccessMaker program allows us to continually assess student progress. We are able to make informed decisions about instruction to meet the needs of individual children by targeting the specific needs of each child in language arts and mathematics. As a result, we have seen the overall performance of our children improve significantly since we have been using SuccessMaker."
"Some 3rd and 4th grade students in the Basic Skills mathematics program have been given additional time in SuccessMaker. We have noted that they have a better understanding of challenging concepts which has resulted in a more positive attitude towards academic work and increased success on the New Jersey state tests for grades 3 and 4."
"SuccessMaker offers many avenues from which a teacher can differentiate instruction. The levels provided by many of the SuccessMaker reports, such as Last Session or Performance reports, provide the teacher with valid data with which readiness groups can be formed. The Grouping by Areas of Difficulty Report enables the teacher to zero in on individual areas of difficulty and to differentiate lessons honing in on student's needs. In addition, worksheets can be printed using SuccessMaker, which may provide differentiated homework or anchoring activities. Such worksheets enable students to improve upon areas of difficulty while completing respectable work at his/her comfort level; such is the crux of differentiation."
"We have taken advantage of numerous webinars which have been excellent. Our PDL sales representative has been invaluable in helping us solve specific problems and linking us to appropriate people to
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 West Orange Public SchoolsWest Orange, New Jersey
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West Orange Public Schools implemented Pearson Digital Learning's SuccessMaker in 1998 and SuccessMaker Enterprise in 2005. Programs are funded by the District Board of Education and Title I. There are a total of 2,500 students using the SuccessMaker program. All SuccessMaker workstations utilize the Windows platform. All elementary students spend a minimum of 90 minutes each week on the program. Identified students in the middle schools and high school spend 60 to 90 minutes on the program.
Washington Elementary School is in an area that has the lowest socio-economic level. Over 60% of the students are on free/reduced lunch. This is a school whose ethnic breakdown is over 95% minority. Six years ago, the scores of fourth grade students taking the Language Arts Literacy portion of the New Jersey State Test indicated a 39% passing rate, and Washington School became an "at‑risk" school. Intervention procedures were put into place which included staff development workshops and the mandatory use of the SuccessMaker program by every student for 90 minutes each week (45 minutes in reading and 45 minutes in mathematics). As students used SuccessMaker courses, data was gathered monthly to track progress and identify the weak skill areas for each student. Over a 3-year period, student's demographic data, state and district test data, and strand levels in SuccessMaker were evaluated to determine a level of achievement in SuccessMaker that corresponds to a passing score in the New Jersey state tests. Elementary teachers evaluated their students every two months using the various SuccessMaker reports. The following data represents the Language Arts Literacy Scores for Washington School fourth grade students during first 3 years of using the SuccessMaker program:
Student's Language Arts Literacy Scores have steadily increased since implementing SuccessMaker at the Washington School. Before implementation in 2000, students had a passing rate of only 39%. In 2001, the passing rate significantly increased to 82.6%. By 2002, the passing rate steadily increased to 91.1%. Presently student scores have remained high through 2005 and Washington School has met all "No Child Left Behind" State benchmarks for the past 3 years. Since implementation of SuccessMaker at the district level, the program's reporting system has been invaluable in tracking the student's monthly progress and identifying weak areas prior to state testing. They system is also understood by the teachers. The program provides individualization to help meet district goals for differentiated instruction. As a result, the overall performance of the students have improved substantially and have resulted in a more positive attitude towards academic work and increased success on the New Jersey state tests.
With the given success of SuccessMaker and SuccessMaker Enterprise, West Orange has opted to include NovaNET in 2006. Plans are also underway to implement Waterford Early Reading Program™ and Waterford Math and Science™ in Fall 2006.
Contact us for additional information on how Pearson Digital Learning can help you achieve results with SuccessMaker Enterprise.
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