In addition to coordinating the CAHSEE, the Intervention Specialist provides support to teachers by providing them with teaching materials and software programs to be used with students in helping them pass the CAHSEE, Study Island, a software tutoring program, is used with students at school and can also be accessed from home computers.
Study Island is completely Web-based. Students can access Study Island and learn at their own pace. Not only are there several thousand questions in the Study Island program, but each question constantly changes. The answers to the multiple-choice questions rotate positions, and the numbers in the math questions are chosen randomly, resulting in a deeper understanding of the concepts, as opposed to memorization of the answers. Teachers can customize printable worksheets when a paper/pencil option is more appropriate for the learner. Students build confidence in their understanding of the California Content Standards. More details can be found within the Study Island brochure.
Measuring Up
Measuring Up is a research-based supplemental instructional program designed to help students learn the their state standards so they may succeed on the state test. The Measuring Up student worktexts contain lessons with guided instruction, application activities and targeted standards practice, forming a comprehensive approach to standards instruction. Furthermore, the program includes a formative assessment component with tests taken online or in print. Using the assessments in conjunction with the worktexts, teachers can assign appropriate lessons so that each student has a a Personal Prescriptive Path to success. The website can be found at: http://www.peopleseducation.com/state/CA/
Standards-based Games
Choose a subject area that interests you, and then browse through thousands of learning activities. All of these games and quizzes were created by educators using Quia’s tools and templates. Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, we guarantee you’ll find something interesting and useful. The website can be found at: http://www.quia.com/shared/
