MathScore Research Basis A large variety of MathScore's features align with education research. Here are some highlights: MathScore is a Mastery-Based Learning System A mastery-based learning system is a system that breaks a subject into small, individual skills. It is expected that students master the easier skills before progressing to the more difficult skills. Credit generally goes to Block and Bloom. Sources include: Mastery Learning: Theory and Practice by James H. Block, 1971 BLOOM, BENJAMIN S. 1968. "Learning for Mastery." Here are some reference articles: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastery_learning http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/files/mastlear.html MathScore Aligns with the NCTM Curriculum Focal Points After years of research, the NCTM concluded that certain mathematical concepts deserve more attention than others, and published their Curriculum Focal Points on September 12, 2006. The focus of MathScore almost perfectly aligns with their conclusions. MathScore Aligns with the Conclusions of the National Math Panel On March 13, 2008, the National Math Panel released its conclusions regarding the state of mathematics education in the United States and its recommendations for improving math competence. Information can be found here. Their conclusions highlight automaticity with addition and multiplication math facts as absolutely critical. See page 45 and 46 regarding fluency with whole numbers and fractions. The benchmarks on page 48 specifically highlight basic skills that must be mastered. MathScore is designed to help students achieve these benchmarks. Back to the MathScore homepage