LEARNING BY DOING MATHEMATICS - Carnegie Learning

The Need for 21 st Century Classrooms
Today’s students have grown up in a digital world where instant messaging and listening
to MP3s while doing homework is part of their studying routine. Students dislike
traditional classroom instruction where lectures are the primary mode for delivering
instruction. Instead, they prefer to have opportunities to work cooperatively and to learn
using technology.
Carnegie Learning ® Blended Math Curricula
We offer a unique solution to address the needs of today’s secondary students.
Carnegie Learning Blended Math Curricula provide a model for core math instruction
that is comprised of Carnegie Learning ® Textbooks and Cognitive Tutor ® Software. Our
standard implementation involves three days of collaborative learning in the classroom
and two days learning with our technology. Carnegie Learning offers blended solutions
for the following core math programs:
>> Algebra readiness (titled Bridge to Algebra)
>> Algebra I
>> Geometry
>> Algebra II
>> Integrated Mathematics I–III
Our unique approach for blending collaborative classroom instruction with
adaptive learning technology has been proven effective. The U.S.
Department of E ducation recognizes Carnegie Learning Algebra I as one
of the only math curricula that is scientifically proven to have significant,
positive effects on student learning. In fact, research has shown that
students using the blended Carnegie Learning ® Algebra I curriculum:
>> Demonstrate 85% better performance on assessments of complex
mathematical problem solving and thinking
>> Achieve 15-25% better scores on the SAT and Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test
The standard
implementation for
all Carnegie
Learning blended
curricula is three days
in the classroom using
the textbooks and two
days using the Cognitive
Tutor ® software.
>> Have a 70% greater likelihood of completing subsequent Geometry and
Algebra II courses
>> Perform 30% better on questions in the TIMSS assessment
In 28 years of teaching, I would have to
say that I’ve seen more students be
successful, I’ve seen more students know
mathematics than I ever have before.
And I think it wouldn’t be possible
without the integrated curriculum and
without the materials provided by both
the state and Carnegie Learning that we
are using.
Mark Argo
Math Teacher
Morgan County High School