DALLAS, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings from a recent report released
by the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, created under Presidential
Executive Order in April 2006, aligns with several concepts and components
in Vmath(R), Voyager's math intervention program for grades three through
eight. Vmath is a research-based math intervention program designed for
struggling elementary and middle school learners.
Key findings in the report that align with Vmath include:
-- Explicit instruction works for struggling students. Vmath's explicit
instruction format and detail lesson support empower teachers to
deliver high-quality instruction.
-- Algebra is a gateway to success in math. With an emphasis on the
development of student proficiency in number sense, fractions, and
aspects of geometry and measurement, Vmath helps students establish a
solid foundation in algebra readiness, positioning students for success
in the future.
-- A balanced approach is recommended for teaching mathematics. Vmath
provides a focus on conceptual development through the use of virtual
and concrete manipulatives. Vmath students develop fluency with
operations and computational skills in the daily lessons, and build
strong problem solving skills with built-in problem-solving strategy
lessons throughout the program.
-- Effort Matters. The web-based technology component, VmathLive(TM),
builds confidence and rewards effort in an engaging learning
environment that inspires interest and motivates reluctant learners.
"Explicit instruction involving both teacher modeling and kids going
through the steps in the models-in small groups or with the whole class or
individually-seems to lead consistently to higher gains for kids that are
struggling," said Dr. Russell Gersten in a spring 2007 issue of Voyager
Connection magazine. Dr. Gersten is the executive director of the
Instructional Research Group in Long Beach, CA, and is member of the
National Mathematics Advisory Panel and Vmath Advisory Board.
To view the National Math Panel's complete report visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/mathpanel/report/final-report.pdf
A summary of the National Math Panel report and how it aligns to Vmath
can be found at:
http://www.voyagerlearning.com/assets/pdfs/National%20Math%20Report.pdf
Voyager Expanded Learning
Voyager Expanded Learning provides core, intervention and supplemental
reading programs, as well as math intervention and ongoing professional
development programs, for school districts throughout the United States.
Founded in 1994, Voyager has delivered extended-time reading and basic
skills intervention programs, as well as large-scale reading programs, to
more than 1000 school districts in cities such as Dallas, Phoenix, New York
and Los Angeles, resulting in dramatically improved student performance.
Voyager Expanded Learning, Inc. is a business unit of Voyager Learning
Company (OTC: VLCY.PK) and based in Dallas, Texas. For more information,
please visit http://www.voyagerlearning.com or call 1-888-399-1995.
SOURCE Voyager Learning Company
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CONTACT:
Shannan Overbeck of Voyager Learning Company,
+1-888-399-1995 ext. 9476, soverbeck@voyagerlearning.com
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