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Help Students Who "Just Don't Get It"

Inside Algebra is an engaging, mastery-based algebra program for at-risk students who would benefit from a multisensory approach to achieving algebra success.
Curriculum Features
Unique Instructional Design

The Inside Algebra four-step lesson design is a powerful tool that weaves:

 		 Concept Development Activities that build conceptual understanding through concrete modeling experiences

 		 Practice Activities that support new learning through games and small-group activities

 		 Problem-Solving Activities that build problem-solving skills through relevant, real-world connections

 		 Progress-Monitoring Activities that help build computational fluency and monitor student understanding

Assessment Guides Instruction
ongoing

The comprehensive assessment system provides teachers with:
measures to accurately place students into the curriculum.
the ability to monitor student progress though the curriculum.

 		 the data necessary to inform instruction to ensure each student meets his or her goals.

Multiple Entry Points
Inside Algebra Placement Test pinpoints skill level. Inside Algebra placement is based on students' skill levels.

Before instruction begins the Placement Test is administered to all students being considered for the Inside Algebra program. Student results determine placement into one of two entry points.
Promotes Flexible Grouping
A variety of grouping models are used throughout the Inside Algebra program.

Flexible grouping models may be teacher-led or student-centered. Grouping models depends on the nature of the activity: whole class, small group, pairs, and individual models.
Provides Multiple Modeling Activities
Teachers' use of modeling is an essential element in promoting understanding. The use of verbal explanations that include simple language and sentence structure combined with visual models of the information being presented allow students to use different modalities of learning as they work in Inside Algebra.

Inside Algebra uses:
pictorial representations to help students visualize concepts,
hands-on manipulatives to make concepts more complete,
and ExploreLearning Gizmos for interactive learning.

Provides Enhanced Instruction for English Language Learners  
Inherent in the structure of Inside Algebra are strategies that enhance instruction for English Language Learners.
Simple and easily understood instruction improves student comprehension.

 		 Explicit vocabulary instruction in the activities emphasizes the language of math.

 		 Open-ended and short response prompts encourage students to apply their reasoning skills through the use of brief constructed responses.

 		 Small-group activities and games provide a nonthreatening form of communication.

 		 Formal and informal assessments monitor student growth to measure students' increasing understanding and proficiency.
 
Teaches the Language of Math

Throughout Inside Algebra, students are increasingly responsible for understanding and applying math vocabulary as they:
collaborate with peers,

 		 justify their thinking on mathematical tasks and problem solving,

 		 and demonstrate their understanding and proficiency in math on high-stakes assessments.