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Progress Learning, a leader in the development of SAT® and PSAT®-aligned practice tests, consistently prioritizes data-driven improvements to enhance the reliability and accuracy of its assessment tools. In the 2023-2024 school year (SY 23/24), we partnered with Aurora Public Schools in Colorado to administer six PSAT®/SAT®…

Announcing the Winners of the Think or Swim Contest To celebrate the launch of our new classroom game Think or Swim, we had a contest! Educators were asked to share how they use this game in their classrooms. Dozens of educators across the country entered, and our team…

McREL International conducted a rigorous external study of the Progress Learning platform, using 6th Grade Mathematics achievement to determine the effect of the implementation of Progress Learning, for just one year, on student achievement. When compared to similar non-user schools, Progress Learning had a statistically significant impact on student achievement.

Last semester, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA) conducted an experiment: they ditched the official ACT WorkKeys curriculum and relied solely on Progress Learning to prepare students for the ACT WorkKeys exams. We interviewed Michael Vinning, the ACT WorkKeys prep teacher who spearheaded this experiment, to hear about the…

As educators, we continually seek innovative strategies to ensure that every student in our classroom thrives. English Language Learners (ELLs) face unique challenges that require tailored approaches to facilitate their language acquisition and academic success. In this eBook, Sylvia and Eduardo share five effective strategies to elevate lessons for ELLs.

Written by Marisa Curtis. Marisa Curtis is the Reading Academy Comprehensive Cohort Leader for Crandall ISD in Texas where she works on staff development, coaching and curriculum. She is a 2 time teacher of the year who brings 20 years of education experience, a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction, and…

ELLs, or English language learners, are students who are acquiring English as a second language. These learners face a unique challenge: not only do they need to master their content and standards, they must also simultaneously learn a new language. This can be extremely challenging for…

For decades, standardized testing has primarily relied on multiple choice to assess student understanding. But in recent years (and especially after the COVID-19 pandemic), that has all changed. Standardized testing has undergone a massive shift — from pen-and-paper testing to online testing and from multiple choice questions to…

As the new school year begins, schools are turning their attention to leveraging SAT® and ACT® data within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to drive instruction. While these assessments offer valuable insights into student performance, understanding how to effectively use norm-referenced test data in a…