Study Island Proposal

A PresentationBy

Nikki W. MillerOctober 22, 2008

How Does Study Island Work?

• The program is organized into topics covering all of the objectives with the Standard Course of Study that are tested on the End-of-Grade (EOG/EOC) tests in grades 3 through 8 and high school.

• The academic material is organized in topics which contain a lesson and assessment questions with explanations.

• For each subject (math, reading, and science), the students must take a pre-test, complete all content groups covering all the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, and pass a post-test in order to complete the program.

• Teachers have access to a private page where they can view usage statistics and results for each student, a group of students, and the school as a whole. Additionally, teachers can compare their students’ performance against other students in North Carolina.

Why Does It Work?

• Web-based

• Dynamic Content

• Skills Specific

• Better Than Workbooks

• Question Style Similar to the EOG Test

• Self-Paced

• Multiple Study Modes

• Real-Time Reporting

Web-Based

Because Study Island is completely web based, students can use it at school or home and can study and learn at their own pace. There is no software to download or install; all you need is an internet connection.

www.studyisland.com

Dynamic Content

Not only are there several thousand questions in

the Study Island Program, but each question is

continuously changing position, and the

numbers in the math questions are randomly

chosen. This causes the students to learn the

concepts, not just memorize the answers.

Skills-Specific

Study Island’s lessons and practice tests are

based solely on the North Carolina Standard

course of Study and are specifically designed

to prepare students for the EOG Test. Study

Island covers each and every objective that will

be tested on the EOG Test.

Better Than Workbooks

Study Island offers all the benefits of workbook based programs in addition tothe tremendous benefits that can only beprovided by a Web Based Program. Unlikeworkbooks, Study Island enables studentsto interact with thousands of questions, thenautomatically and instantly grades and records all student work. Additionally, usersare able to print custom workbooks.

Questions Style Similar to EOG

The question style on Study Island is similar to

the style on the actual EOG Test. This allows

students to get comfortable with the testing

style; therefore, the test-taking mistakes will

be reduced and scores will improve.

Self-Paced

Every student learns at a different pace. Study

Island allows the student to learn at their own

pace.

Multiple Study Modes

In addition to allowing students to learn at their

own pace, Study Island lets students choose

their style of learning. Students can choose

between a standard test format and several

interactive games for their study sessions.

Real – Time Reporting

Study Island records statistics for each user

session in a real time report card. Teachers have

access to a private page where they can view

usage statistics and results for each student and

the school as a whole. Real-time reports

(including graphs) help teachers measure

progress and identify deficiencies as they relate

to the specific objective.

Research Equals Results

Evidence of Success: End of Grade Tests

Date of Study: May 2007

Sample: 2006 North Carolina Public Schools not using Study Island vs. 2006 Study Island Schools

Overview of Study

The End of Grade Test (EOG) scores of all public schools throughout North Carolina not using Study Island vs. schools using Study Island for the first time throughout the

2005-2006 school year were analyzed. The EOG is a criterion referenced test given in reading and math at each grade level three through eight. To attain expected growth, North Carolina schools’ average growth must be equal to their growth expectation. The schools that used Study Island came from large and small districts and from urban, suburban, and rural locations. To qualify for the study, Study Island schools must have taken over 470 questions per student.

The Results

Projected Cost

$5,000

• Study Island License for grades 6, 7, and 8 to include Reading and Math Products for 1 year-unlimited school and home usage

• On-site 2 hour training session for teachers-Professional Development

• Unlimited free tech support via toll-free phone, live chat, and email

What Students Say…

• “I love Study Island, and every school needs it.”

• “Study Island helped me gain more confidence.”

• “This is a really great way to learn. Thanks a lot!”

• “I love Study Island. I feel that this program will improve my scores very much. Thank you very much. My teachers and I appreciate all you have done for the struggling students.”

What Teachers Say…

• “As the chair for the English department, I would highly recommend Study Island. I don’t know how you guys did it, but you have hit the jackpot with these lessons, exercises, games, and tests. Thank you for a fabulous resource.”

• “There are many wonderful software and Internet products out there, but Study Island is by far the one that is the most aligned with our state’s required curriculum.”

• “Study Island helps me so much with my lesson plans.”

What Principals Say…

“We are getting connected at my present school even earlier in

the year than at my previous school. It is well worth the cost to

observe students who want to use a program that provides

meaningful learning. We look forward to using Study Island here to

allow our students to practice and receive immediate feedback. I

recommend this program to any school in North Carolina that is

serious about students being able to identify ,practice, and

master reading and math objectives.”

Ella G. Ross, Principal

Edna Andrews School- Hamilton, NC

November 4, 2005

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