Carnegie Learning® Math Software for 2009-2010 School Year Enhances Individualized Learning

Business Wire, June 18, 2009

New Content and Features Support Teaching with Technology for Core, Supplemental, and Intervention Math Programs

PITTSBURGH -- Carnegie Learning, Inc., a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math solutions for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students, today released the 2009-2010 version of the Cognitive Tutor® Math Software which focuses on empowering teachers to integrate technology flexibly and effectively into their core curriculum and intervention implementations. The 2009-2010 release is available immediately and includes enhancements to the company’s full suite of math software solutions -- Cognitive Tutor® Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. The most significant new features include:

• Additional Algebra II units of instruction aligned to the objectives of Achieve, Inc.
• New Instructor tools: New Curriculum Browser – navigates available content from curricula level to individual problems New Custom Curriculum Advisor – directs instructors as they build a customized sequence by flagging dependent units, redundant content, prerequisites for a constructed sequence, and offers an “Order for Me” option to automatically arrange selected units Expanded Assessment Reports – provides Student Assessment Results and Class Assessment Reports by both problem and topic.

In line with the goals of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s (ARRA) education stimulus plans, the Carnegie Learning’s 2009-2010 product release prepares students who struggle in Algebra as a gateway to graduation by emphasizing innovative, interactive software instruction and training teachers to effectively integrate technology into instruction. The programs also align with ARRA increased funding for Title I, IDEA, technology, and STEM initiatives to improve math and science instruction.

In response to ARRA education funding, Carnegie Learning’s “math relief program” gives schools and districts with a critical need to improve achievement in secondary mathematics a three-year site license of the Cognitive Tutor® Math Software at a significant discount. Customers purchasing a two-year license by July 31, 2009 receive a third year free (information at www.carnegielearning.com/stimulus09.)

“The new administration is calling for the broader adoption of learning software as an effective method for individualizing instruction,” said Dennis Ciccone, Chief Executive Officer of Carnegie Learning, Inc. “Our Cognitive Tutor® Software has been delivering measurable results around the country for more than ten years, and it is encouraging to see differentiated instruction recognized as a key component to education reform initiatives.”

Earlier this week, Carnegie Learning, Inc., was among a select group of curricula providers invited to demonstrate the role of technology on the future of learning and education at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn Office Building.

Cognitive Tutor® Software provides self-paced, differentiated math instruction based upon an artificial intelligence model that identifies a student’s strengths and weaknesses and individualizes instruction to improve the conceptual understanding and real-world application of the math.

"We have been using Carnegie Learning® Adaptive Math Solutions in middle and high schools in the District for seven years with significant results in student performance," said Teresa Moulds, Math Coordinator of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District near Dallas, Texas. "The level of personalization in the learning is truly innovative."

About Carnegie Learning, Inc. (www.carnegielearning.com)

Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math solutions for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. Our curricula – Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math programs – provide differentiated instruction to more than 500,000 students in nearly 2600 schools in the U.S. helping them to succeed in math as a gateway to graduation and preparation for the 21st century workforce. Carnegie Learning® Blended Math Solutions integrate interactive software, text, and collaborative classroom activity for core, full-year math instruction. Carnegie Learning® Adaptive Math Solutions feature Cognitive Tutor® Software that may be customized for Response to Intervention programs. All solutions are supported by Carnegie Learning® Professional Development Services. In independent studies, Carnegie Learning® Curricula consistently show significant effects on student learning resulting in improved math achievement. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Learning was founded by cognitive and computer scientists from Carnegie Mellon University in conjunction with veteran mathematics teachers.