ONLINE CAREER & EDUCATION SOLUTIONS - 2009/2010

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Graduation requirements and college admissions standards get tougher and more competitive every year. Students face growing pressure to improve

their academic performance and achieve higher test scores.testGEAR’s mission is to bring high-quality standardized test prep to all students by providing powerful, web-based tutorial programs that are universally accessible and affordable. We are committed to putting test success within the reach of anyone who needs it.

Aligned to state standards, testGEAR online test prep raises

students’ scores with over 50 hours of individualized curriculum.

Accountability reporting tools help schools track and evaluate students’ performance, allowing schools to provide data-driven instruction to initiate remediation strategies.

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HIGH SCHOOLState &High SchoolExamsState exit exams are becoming more influential than ever before. With the enforcement of No Child Left Behind, 65% of all public school students currently live in states with exit exam requirements. testGEAR makes it easy for schools to support student motivation and achievement on exit exams,

without obligating educators to teach to the test.

Engaging and easy to implement into existing curriculum, testGEAR test prep courses for Math, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies prepare students with the content skills they need to achieve on high stakes exit exams.

TestSCOPE accountability reporting tools provide valuable insight at the classroom, school

and district levels, making it easier than ever before for educators to identify at-risk students early on and provide more effective remediation with targeted instruction.

With testGEAR, you can rest assured that every student has the skills they need to meet and exceed state standards and graduate on time.

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HIGH SCHOOLtestGEAR for ELAWith the implementation of No Child Left Behind’s plan for mandatory high school testing of reading skills, it is crucial to start implementing your own plan of action that promotes student preparation. Ensure your studentshave the resources they need to meet and exceed state standards using testGEAR for English Language Arts.

Quickly diagnose student weaknesses using the BrainScan. Based on theirdiagnostic quiz, the SMART Curriculum will prescribe a personalized study plan. Students get all the practice they need to improve crucial English skills like reading comprehension, grammar and writing structure. Not only do students strengthen their skills, they also gain valuable test-taking strategies to help them succeed on the test and in the classroom.

Give Students the Competitive AdvantageTo fully prepare students, testGEAR for English Language Arts includes:

• Optional 20-minute diagnostic test

• 9 Practorial lessons covering 29 test-taking strategies

• 17 MicroCourse lessons covering 56 learning skills

• 8 Practice Tests to build confidence

• 2 Mini Tests

• Over 1,000 practice questions

• 3,000+ word Vocab Lab

• Fun, engaging and relevant content

• Explanatory feedback with every question

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