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Features:
Students simply log on to Study Island from anywhere. All they need is an Internet connection.
Students master topics built from the Massachusetts standards and tested on the MCAS Test.
*Each topic is built from one of the standards outlined in the Massachusetts Curriculum
Framework.
*Each topic contains a straightforward lesson and assessment questions with detailed
explanations that provide automated instruction.
*Students can choose between traditional tests or interactive games as their learning method.
How it works:
Our Massachusetts programs are completely web-based. Students simply logon to
www.studyisland.com to access the program. The program is organized into topics covering all of
the standards outlined in the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework that are tested on the state-
mandated Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test in grades 2 through 8.
The program is organized into topics covering all of the standards outlined in the
Massachusetts Curriculum Framework that are tested on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment
System (MCAS) test in grades 2 through 8.
The academic material is organized in topics which contain a lesson and assessment questions
with explanations.
For each subject (math, language arts, science, and social science), the students must take a
pre-test, complete all content groups covering all the Massachusetts standards, and pass a post-
test in order to complete the program.
Why does it work?
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.
Dynamic Content - Not only are there several thousand questions in the Study Island program,
but each question is also constantly changing. The answers to the multiple choice questions are
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
Massachusetts standards and are specifically designed to prepare students for the MCAS Test.
Study Island covers each and every Standard that will be tested on the MCAS Test.
Better Than Workbooks - Study Island offers all the benefits of workbook based programs in
addition to the tremendous benefits that can only be provided by a Web based program. Unlike
workbooks, Study Island enables students to interact with thousands of questions, then
automatically and instantly grades and records all student work. In addition, users are able to
print custom workbooks.
Question Style Similar To The MCAS Test - The question style on Study Island is similar to the
style on the actual MCAS Test. This allows students to get comfortable with the testing style;
therefore, 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 Standard.
Teachers and administrators can use these statistics to see how their students compare to other
students in Massachusetts.
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