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Catchup Math is a research-based, performance-proven, online, supplementary
service for struggling middle/high school students and under-prepared college students. Students log
in at school or home, take short quizzes, and then receive targeted remediation based on incorrect answers.
Live online tutoring is also available with the service, as an option.
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Definitely not! We recommend that all students use Catchup Math at the beginning
of every math course so that they are prepared to succeed. Also, Catchup Math can be used by all students
taking a final exam or high-stakes test where both students and the school can benefit from higher math
scores. Many teachers use Catchup Math in conjunction with their ongoing classes.
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We have middle/high school programs for remedial review of Pre-algebra, Algebra 1,
Geometry, and Algebra 2. Each subject area may be used as as a full-course review or targeted at scope/sequence
(chapter) topics selected by a teacher. Catchup Math covers Basic Math and Graduation Exam Preparation (which
may be used as a Precalculus Readiness Program). Also, teachers can compose custom programs from the full
repertoire of Catchup Math learning resources.
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Catchup Math can start with our Auto-Enrollment Program. Based on an initial placement
test, the student will be automatically directed to lessons in the lowest course level where help is needed.
Catchup Math advances the student until the target level is reached.
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Some students will utilize Catchup Math for months, while others may only require a
few hours to get caught up. Our usage history shows that a student using Catchup Math 2 to 3 times per week will
complete a full course review in 7 to 8 weeks, on average.
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Catchup Math can be used for at-risk (RtI) students in after school programs, double-block
(also called shadow or mirrored or pull-out) classes, homebound programs, and summer school programs. Catchup Math
can be used in the computer lab or at home. Additionally, Catchup Math may be used at the beginning of every math
and science course to review prerequisite material. Last but not least, Catchup Math may be used to prepare students
for success in standardized tests.
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Students could use Catchup Math to prepare for their developmental math courses (or any
required placement tests). Catchup Math "Report Cards" could be used by faculty as an "admission requirement" for
math or science courses. We recommend that colleges license Catchup Math for use at the campus learning center.
Alternatively, colleges may require students to purchase their own subscriptions individually.
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Catchup Math is easy-to-use, flexible, self-paced, and engaging. Students appreciate
that we only give them lessons they need to learn and are ready to learn. Our multi-modal lessons provide variety
and accommodate many learning styles. The learning activities including math games are fun! Based on actual student
surveys, Catchup Math has an approval rating of over 80%!
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Students chose which features to use in Catchup Math that works best for them. For example,
students may access the math videos, Flash learning activities and/or quick-review lessons immediately only as needed
when working the practice problems. Students are actually required to work only the practice problems, and needn't
get bogged down on review materials that don't help them. And, our lessons and Flash Cards are provided in both
English and Spanish.
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The Admin reports show summary and detailed reports on quiz-scores, usage of learning items,
and progress through the program. Our "Show-work" feature allows teachers to view each student's electronic whiteboard
solutions to the practice problems. Group progress is presented graphically with bar charts on our Admin pages.
Students can view their own progress graphically as well via an on-screen pie chart. Students have full access to a
detailed history of their scores.
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Students type or draw (with the mouse) on our online whiteboard to show their steps for
solving practice problems. The work is saved for review by their teacher, and can even be shown to an online tutor
for assistance. Our Show-Work feature provides an excellent indicator of the student effort and understanding (and can
be used to check that the student is performing the work them self!).
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In addition to our unique Show-Work feature, Catchup Math is one of very few services that
are complete with assessment, differentiated learning, lessons, videos, activities, practice, and optional online
tutoring. Catchup Math is far easier to use for both teachers and students, and is far less expensive. The student pages
and reports have an elegant, simple structure that gets the job done. Although we provide Professional Development,
the use of Catchup Math is so intuitive that all your students can be using the service on the same day the license
is purchased with our self-registration feature.
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Yes! Please see our White Paper titled "Research Basis for Catchup Math" by Professor Robert Ryan.
You can find this via our Educators page (which is linked from our Schools and Colleges pages).
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Our program lessons are correlated to NCTM standards, the new Common Core Standards, and
individual state standards. Our student reports show the lesson topics covered on each quiz as well the correlation
to standards. We provide state-specific recommendations and custom programs for usage of Catchup Math upon request,
at no charge.
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Catchup Math may be purchased by schools, colleges, tutoring centers and other education
providers by printing and submitting our order form found via the link on our Schools and Colleges pages. Catchup
Math may be purchased online for individual students, with a credit card.
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Our minimum school or college license covers up to 200 students. Even for very few students,
Catchup Math will be the most cost-effective service available. The reason for the minimum level is because of the
training and support that we give at no charge.
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We do offer professional development. However, we find that it is only useful for multi-school
licenses where the district wants to be sure that all schools coordinate the goals and approaches in the way the district
intends. In most cases our documentation and free telephone training and support are more than sufficient.
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Catchup Math qualifies for Title 1, 21st Century Learning Grants, IDEA, California Voucher
Program, and other federal, state and local programs. Please contact your school or district funding officer.
