SuccessMaker Math Overview
SuccessMaker Math is a highly-visual, engaging, and interactive standards-based course designed to develop and maintain fundamental concepts taught in K–8 mathematics. SuccessMaker uses diagnostic sessions called Initial Placement (IP
Initial Placement; the first level of entry into a course.) to determine the student’s starting level. Students’ progress through the content via the following types of presentation:
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Mixed Presentation – SuccessMaker accomplishes individualized instruction by the random selection of content strands within a specific level. Learning objects
A collection of shared content objects related to a skill. have carefully defined parameters that randomly generate numbers and graphics. The resulting collection of content provides enough variety during a session that students rarely see the same combinations of strands, numbers, and graphics repeated. -
Interaction – SuccessMaker Math uses a variety of interaction types including drag and drop, drop down, drawing, number entry, and multiple choice (single and multiple select).
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Feedback – Students receive feedback that changes depending on whether their answers are correct or incorrect. They also receive rewards as they advance through the course.
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Animation – Nine animated themes that include introductory animations and animated characters guide students through the course.
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Tutorials – SuccessMaker calls up step-by-step instruction on certain content when Adaptive Motion determines it is needed.
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Speed Games – In addition to teaching learning with understanding, SuccessMaker Math provides Speed Games to build fluency with math skills.
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Multi-language Translation - SuccessMaker Math includes an enrollment option for all the courses to provide students with a translation tool. The translation language list will be determined by the teachers while creating the course.
Students gain mastery through the application of a weighted performance formula that examines patterns of response
While based on the principles and standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), SuccessMaker Math has been updated to more closely match the standards and the content order of the current educational standards.