Carnegie Learning Invited to Present Innovative Math Curricula Software on Capitol Hill.SETDA SETDA State Educational Technology Directors Association and SIIA (Software & Information Industry Association, Washington, DC, www.siia.net) A trade organization devoted to the health and welfare of the software and digital content industry by providing support in government relations, business development, education and intellectual property Showcase Future of Learning at U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn Office Building WASHINGTON -- Carnegie Learning Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a publisher of math curriculum for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. The company uses a blended approach, with a textbook and software (called Cognitive Tutor) for each subject. , Inc., a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math solutions for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students, is one of a select group of education industry providers invited to demonstrate the role of technology on the future of learning and education at an event this afternoon at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn Office Building. Hosted by The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the event highlights innovative educational approaches from experts in education technology, including educational software, multimedia content and instructional simulations instructional simulation Graduation education A simulation used to help students acquire knowledge and skills through surrogate experiences; simulation success hinges on the degree to which it resembles a real experience , home school connections, interactive white boards, and data and assessment tools. "The Capitol Hill showcase reflects an increased understanding in the U.S. Congress of the importance of technology and innovation to the future of learning and the nation's education system," said Mark Schneiderman, Senior Director of Education Policy at the Software & Information Industry Association. "Participants were selected to represent the full depth and breadth of technology's role in improving teaching and learning." Carnegie Learning[R] Math Solutions, including Bridge to Algebra algebra, branch of mathematics concerned with operations on sets of numbers or other elements that are often represented by symbols. Algebra is a generalization of arithmetic and gains much of its power from dealing symbolically with elements and operations (such as , Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math, currently provide self-paced, differentiated instruction Differentiated instruction (sometimes referred to as differentiated learning) is a way of thinking about teaching and learning. It involves teachers using a variety of instructional strategies that address diverse student learning needs. to more than 500,000 students in nearly 2600 schools across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , helping students to succeed in math as Mathematics courses named Math A, Maths A, and similar are found in:
"We are honored to be included among the companies illustrating the value of teaching and learning through technology," said Dr. Steve Ritter rit·ter n. pl. ritter A knight. [German, from Middle High German riter, from Middle Dutch ridder, from r , Chief Scientist and co-founder of Carnegie Learning, Inc. "The potential for individualized instruction Individualized instruction is a method of instruction in which content, instructional materials, instructional media, and pace of learning are based upon the abilities and interests of each individual learner. and a deeper conceptual understanding of mathematics is the foundation of our technology. Learning is becoming more dynamic, engaging, and measurable and it's an exciting time to be a student and an educator." Dr. Ritter will be at the Rayburn Office Building today from 12 noon-3PM ET to show the software, share the cognitive learning foundation of the solution, and discuss the measurable results being demonstrated across the country with staff from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor as well as the media. Last month, Carnegie Learning won a CODiE Award from the Software & Information Industry Association as Best Mathematics Instructional Solution. Also last month, Carnegie Learning received a Best in Tech Award for the 2008-2009 school year from Scholastic Administrator Magazine. This competitive national award recognizes Carnegie Learning[R] Math programs as a leading Supplemental Math Solution. About Carnegie Learning, Inc. (www.carnegielearning.com) Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math solutions for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. Our curricula - Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math programs - provide differentiated instruction to more than 500,000 students in nearly 2600 schools in the U.S. helping them to succeed in math as a gateway to graduation and preparation for the 21st century workforce. Carnegie Learning[R] Blended Math Solutions integrate interactive software, text, and collaborative classroom activity for core, full-year math instruction. Carnegie Learning[R] Adaptive Math Solutions feature Cognitive Tutor A cognitive tutor is an intelligent tutoring system which develops a cognitive model of a student as he or she interacts with the program, providing problems and individualized instruction based on this model. [R] Software that may be customized for Response to Intervention In education, Response To Intervention (commonly abbreviated RTI or RtI) is a method of academic intervention that is designed to provide early, effective assistance to children who are having difficulty learning as part of the process of diagnosing learning disabilities. programs. All solutions are supported by Carnegie Learning[R] Professional Development Services. In independent studies, Carnegie Learning[R] Curricula consistently show significant effects on student learning resulting in improved math achievement. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Learning was founded by cognitive and computer scientists from Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University, at Pittsburgh, Pa.; est. 1967 through the merger of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (founded 1900, opened 1905) and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research (founded 1913). in conjunction with veteran mathematics teachers. About SETDA (www.setda.org) The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the principal association representing the state directors for education technology. SETDA works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, education associations, and the corporate community in an effort to promote national leadership in education technology; provide professional development in educational leadership for members; and build partnerships and provide leadership to advance learning opportunities. More information on technology's role in 21st century education and workforce development policy can be found at SETDA's Class of 2020: Action Plan for Education. About SIIA (www.siia.net) The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to 500 leading software and information companies. |
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