Transcript March 2 Success Kickoff Meeting August 9, 2005

March 2 Success.com
What is It?
 An On-line, Standardized Test Preparation Course…
 Developed as a free, no obligation tool to help high school
students improve their performance on standardized tests by
improving math, science and English skills
 Developed for the Army by e-learning industry leaders
Peterson’s, Inc., and Educational Options, Inc.
 March2Success Courseware Includes:
 High School Preparation Course
 Standardized Test Preparation Course
 Full Length SAT and ACT Practice Tests
 SAT and ACT Flashcards
 SAT/ACT Preparation Video Game
 College Planning Resources
March2Success
Students select from the following course content:
 Comprehensive English (Language usage, Reading, Writing)
 Comprehensive Math (Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics)
 Integrated Science (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
 High School Preparation (Study Skills, Lang. Arts, Math, Sci)
 SAT Prep (7 timed on-line practice tests)
 ACT Prep (7 timed on-line practice tests)
 Flashcards -- SAT/ACT (20 verbal decks; 5 math decks)
 ZeroHour Threat – Video game to raise SAT and ACT scores
Main Menu
SAT / ACT
Practice Tests
March 2 Success
Suggestions for Using March2Success…
 Make M2S program available to all students as a resource by
placing link to www.march2success.com on school website
 Schedule a M2S demonstration for all students
 Encourage (or require) rising 9th graders to complete the high
school preparation course as summer assignment
 Use SAT preparation courseware for SAT prep course or
voluntary activity during free period or after school
 Use as means for extra credit and/or remediation based on
student demonstrated weaknesses on quizzes and/or exams
 Demonstrate M2S during parent-teacher events
 Include M2S brochure & letter in parent mailing home
 Raise awareness of M2S in school newspaper, posters, etc.
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner argues that the concept of intelligence in IQ tests
does not sufficiently describe the variety of cognitive abilities humans display
The theory states that a child who learns to multiply easily is not
Necessarily more intelligent that a child who has stronger skills in another
kind of intelligence
The theory’s nine currently accepted intelligences are: Spatial, Linguistic,
Logical-mathematical, Bodily-kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal,
Intrapersonal, Naturalistic and Existential.
Basically all of these can be related to the ASVAB Career Exploration
Program Career Clusters which are: Realistic, Enterprising, Social,
Conventional, Artistic, and Investigative which shows that students perform
best in those areas that match their personality and aptitude.
Of Every 100 9th Graders in Arkansas…
100
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
79
45
28
17
9th Graders
Graduate
High School
in 4 Years
Enroll in
College In
the Fall
Still Enrolled
Sophomore
Year
Earn a
College
Degree
Source: NCHEMS Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis. Student Pipeline - Transition and
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Completion Rates from 9th Grade to College.
www.higheredinfo.org/dbrowser/index.php?submeasure=119&year=2006&level=nation&mode=data&state=0
And Gaps Persist: Arkansas’ 8th Grade Achievement
Gap
% at or Above Proficient on 8th Grade NAEP
Subgroup
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8th Grade Math
(2009)
8th Grade
8th Grade Science
Reading (2009)
(2005)
All Students
27%
27%
23%
White
34%
33%
20%
Black
8%
8%
3%
Hispanic
15%
19%
12%
Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
Native American
n/a
n/a
n/a
Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Analysis of data downloaded from
www.nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/nde/
Personal Benefits of
Education in Arkansas
UNEMPLOYMENT
RATE
LEVEL OF
EDUCATION
MEAN
INCOME
4%
TOTAL
$37,154
11%
HS Dropout
$23,107
4%
HS Graduate
$29,686
4%
Some College
$36,364
1%
Bachelor’s & Above
$57,262
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2008). “Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic
Supplement.” Figures are based on total person within the civilian labor force
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Bottom Line
A high school diploma is no longer enough for success
Jobs in Today’s Workforce Require More Education &
Training
March2Success coupled with the ASVAB in the school
system can help as a free analysis of those strengths and
weaknesses in core Subject areas of English, Math and
Science and provide resources to improve.
Summary
• March2Success not only helps prepare students for college entrance
and state exit exams but also improves skills across the board and can
improve grades in normal high school courses
• 24/7 access to the system, any computer
with Internet access is a learning center.
• Easy to use, automatic registration with
immediate scoring
• Customized curriculum specific to each
student’s needs and students work at their
own pace
• Teacher, parent, or mentor can monitor student’s progress from any
computer with internet access
• Proven system to improve Math and English scores through cutting
edge assessment software and educational content