LOWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOWELL, IN
“We have seen a positive increase in their NWEA growth scores with some students increasing by 10 or more points (common growth is 5-6 points).” – Wendy Pitcock
Ascend Math is being used as a supplemental resource with students 2 or more levels behind their actual grade level. Since the beginning of September, over 62% of students have completed 1 or more grade levels, with 25% completing 2 or more levels between September and March. Before using Ascend teachers were challenged to locate and fill gaps for each student. Now students are able to work at their own level and learn only the material needed before moving forward to the next objective.
MCCULLOCH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MARION, IN
“Students who use Ascend Math with integrity show growth in NWEA scores.” – Paul Kurek
Ascend Math is used to increase mathematic knowledge with the students at McCulloch Junior High School. Differentiated instruction can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Ascend facilitates this and gives the teacher more time for individual instruction. Over 25% of students have completed one or more levels between September and March!
HOOSIER ACADEMY, INSIGHT SCHOOL OF INDIANA, IN
“What I love most about Ascend is seeing its daily impact. It is so awesome to see so many students go from unengaged and feeling hopeless as it relates to Math to experiencing successes and gaining confidence as Ascend meets them where they are ready to learn.” – Greg Blatz
Carol Sepaniak – Insight School of Indiana uses Ascend Math with their general population to fill in learning gaps and strengthen a growth mindset which helps increase their level of success in math. Students work for 90 minutes each week and are expected to complete 2 objectives. Their students’ success can be seen in their assessment results with an average of 31% on Pre Assessment test and an average of 92.1% on Post Assessments!
INDIANAPOLIS PS – RESOURCE ACADEMY
“Ascend Math helps students build their skills and have a feeling of accomplishment after each level mastered.” – Ron Scurry
Resource Academy uses Ascend Math as RTI with their students. While virtual school has replaced face-to-face instruction for over 95% of their students, their students have been diligently mastering concepts using the study guides and videos to assist Them to master concepts and to master concepts and misconceptions (bridging the gaps) that are difficult or confusing. Classroom math scores have improved from 72% to 84%.