The Cognitive Tutor from Carnegie Learning includes full curricula in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math Series. Each curriculum combines software-based, individualized computer lessons with collaborative, real-world problem-solving activities.

Why the Cognitive Tutor Works

Using the Cognitive Tutor, students receive the benefits of individualized instruction, ample practice, immediate feedback and coaching. "Just-in-time" help, "On-demand" help, and positive reinforcement put students in control of their own learning and help to keep them on task. This supports better classroom interaction too, because teachers can spend more time with students who need additional intervention.

Classroom Activities Integrate Key Concepts

Classroom activities address both mathematical content and process standards. Students engage in problem solving, communication and reasoning while making connections using multiple representations. The printed textbook provides an opportunity for extended investigations, analysis and alternate solution paths. Real-world situations are used in problems designed to emphasize connections between verbal, numeric, graphic and algebraic representations. The classroom environment promotes discourse, collaborative work and depth of understanding.