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Instructional software is proven to improve learning.
U.S. Department of Education (2008). Foundations for Success: The final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel.
Use of Multi-media to provide alternate forms of representation improves effectiveness and addition of graphs, diagrams, conceptual activities, and video lessons reduces students' cognitive load.
Mayer, R.E. (1997). Multi-media learning: Are we asking the right questions? Educational Psychologist. 32(1), 1-19.
Technology-infused interventions . . .  were the top model predictor of improved high stakes test scores, dropout rate reduction and improved discipline.
Greaves et al (2010). Project Red Key Findings, ISTE Presentation.
A test-reteach-retest model that targets and remediates individual skill weaknesses dramatically accelerates learning in classroom use.
Bloom, B.S. (1984). The 2 sigma problem: the search for methods of group instruction as effective as one-to-one tutoring. Educational Researcher, 13 (6), 4-16.
More than 60 percent of the 40,000 first-time freshmen admitted to the California State University require remedial education in English, mathematics or both.
Early Assessment Program (2010). California State board of Education and California State University.