alexalex Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 .....Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is claiming stunning success in an Algebra textbook pilot program at the Amelia Earhart Middle School in California?s Riverside Unified School District. Previously, only 59 percent of students achieved proficiency or better, a mark that was radically improved to 79 after by using the iPad-based textbook and teaching method. ?The app was great! Students were motivated and more in charge of their own learning,? said Dan Sbur, one of the two math teachers involved in the study. ?[HMH Fuse] is more of a ?my generation thing? as opposed to a textbook.?... ?By engineering a comprehensive platform that combines the best learning material with technology that embraces students? strengths and addresses their weaknesses, we?ve gone far beyond the capabilities of an e-book to turn a one-way math lesson into an engaging, interactive, supportive learning experience,? said Bethlam Forsa, executive vice president, Global Content and Product Development. ?With HMH Fuse, teachers can assess student progress in real time and tailor instruction as needed.?... http://tabtimes.com/news/education/2012/01/20/ipad-app-credited-20-jump-math-scores-middle-school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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