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Arkansas Learning, Arkansas Learning, Inc.Inc.
A THOUSAND POINTS OF KNOWLEDGE, INC.
3016 South Grand Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99203-2560
509-838-0882 Fax 509-838-0341
W. Berry Fowler, CEO
In 1979 W. Berry Fowler created the for-profit tutoring business Sylvan Learning Centers:
Berry Fowler designed curriculum that has touched over 1 million students
A THOUSAND POINTS OF KNOWLEDGE, INC.
Arkansas Learning, Inc.
Area Sponsor of
Partnering with Schools and Organizations
A THOUSAND POINTS OF KNOWLEDGE™ is a national organization dedicated to providing affordable individualized academic skills instruction in partnerships with selected schools, businesses, and organizations across North America.
The ProgramThe Program
1. After school and summer (K-12) math, reading, &
study skills
2. Diagnostic testing
3. Individualized academic coaching instruct only in the areas of weakness
4. Motivation system creates confidence and success
Peabody Picture Vocabulary TestPeabody Picture Vocabulary Test
The PPVT is used to test a student’s receptive vocabulary; vocabulary a student understands in conversation.
A Thousand Points of KnowledgeA Thousand Points of Knowledge®® Phonics TestPhonics Test
This test determines which of the 12 phonic skills a student has mastered and which need reinforcement.
It also indicates if a student needs reinforcement in his simple/basic sight vocabulary.
California Achievement Test, (CAT5)California Achievement Test, (CAT5)
A nationally standardized test published by McGraw-Hill which examines functional vocabulary and comprehension.
Reading Rate TestReading Rate Test
This test is used to determine a student’s reading rate or words per minute at a specific grade level.
Gray Oral Reading Test, (GORT-4)Gray Oral Reading Test, (GORT-4)
This test determines a grade level equivalency for oral reading demonstrating accuracy, fluency and self-confidence in oral reading ability.
Mangrum-Strichart Study Skills and Mangrum-Strichart Study Skills and Strategies AssessmentStrategies Assessment
This is an individual computer assessment for students in the fourth through twelfth grade.
oTime Management
oTaking Notes
oUnderstanding Graphic Aids
oPreparing for and Taking Tests
oUsing Reference Sources
oWriting a Research Paper
oSolving Math Problems
oRemembering Important Information
Wepman Auditory Wepman Auditory Discrimination TestDiscrimination Test
This test is used to determine the student’s ability to recognize the difference between sounds or words.
Diagnostic TestingDiagnostic Testing
No questioning or guessing involved
Diagnostic Testing pinpoints a student’s strengths and weaknesses.
Our Prescriptive ApproachOur Prescriptive Approach
Wide Variety of MaterialsWide Variety of Materials
With over 20,000 lessons from which to choose, we can achieve maximum growth in a minimum amount of time.
Each material has been researched and hand picked to deliver results.
Individualized InstructionIndividualized Instruction
The 3:1 ratio ensures that every child receives intense individualized instruction
Rewards as PaymentOur Unique Motivation SystemOur Unique Motivation System
Success Central
Reward Time
Program Results NCE Scores at Pre and Program Results NCE Scores at Pre and Post Testing AdministrationsPost Testing Administrations
40 Hours of Instruction40 Hours of InstructionTest Pre Post
Reading
Vocabulary 27 49
Comprehension 23 49
Total Reading 25 52
Math
Computation 30 63
Concepts & App 36 56
Total Math 35 63
Program Success
Reading Vocab Comp Total
Female +23 +28 +28
Male +22 +25 +26
African American +20 +15 +18
Caucasian +24 +27 +29
Hispanic +23 +27 +25
Native American +15 +15 +15
Normal Curve Equivalent
Program Results
Math Comp C&A Total
Female +25 +24 +31
Male +31 +17 +26
African American +21 +19 +23
Caucasian +34 +19 +28
Hispanic +33 +23 +31
Normal Curve Equivalent
