More Information about Catchup Math
Programs Available
Our programs cover Grades 6-7 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2,
and high school graduation test prep. Foundational skills (e.g., order of operations and fractions)
are presented via games, flash cards, and animations. Lessons are accessible in English and Spanish.
Faculty can create custom programs. Live online math tutoring is also available.
Research, Efficacy, Supporting Data, Expectations
Please see these reports:
Research Basis of Catchup Math,
Improving Success for Struggling Algebra Learners with Online CAI,
Usage and Performance Data in Support of Catchup Math.
The usage data provides guidance for progress expectations.
State Standards
For details of Catchup Math's alignment with the latest math standards for each of the 50 states
plus the District of Columbia, or for state-specific suggestions about usage, email Lincoln@hotmath.com.
Administrative Features and Support
Using Catchup Math is managed on our Admin pages and explained by our Getting Started Guide.
Also, our FAQ page is a helpful quick-reference.
We provide unlimited telephone support and training to faculty and administrators.
Evidence of Effectiveness
This article
describes our study showing outstanding school test score results with our tutorials
from Hotmath.com. Our content has won many awards.
Please review these teacher
and student testimonials.
Research
We recommend this bibliography for reviewing the scientific basis for Differentiated Math Intervention and Remediation.
The scientific research about showing worked solutions for math learning is described in our white paper.
ELL Students
We follow best practices of math teaching in English for ELL following SDAIE guidelines. For example, we employ redundancy
and short phrasing in our tutorials; we utilize image and graphical presentations liberally; our tutorials are self-paced;
we support multiple learning modalities with audio-visual, written, and conceptual presentation.
Ease of Use
In every installation we have surveyed to date, both teachers and students have complimented Catchup Math on the intuitive
simplicity of utilizing their respective components.
Affordability
Please compare our rates with older, less complete computerized math remediation services – they cost as much as $320 per
student per year!
Student quote
"Catchup Math only teaches me what I need to know. I really like the math games and being able to choose my own wallpaper.
I call it my Magic Learning Machine."
