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March 2 Success

Presentation Prepared forPresentation Prepared for2009 NYSSBA Conference2009 NYSSBA Conference

October 17, 2009October 17, 2009

March 2 Success.com

An On-line, Standardized Test Preparation Course…

Developed as a free, no obligation tool to help high school students improve their performance on standardized tests by improving math, science and English skills

Developed for the Army by e-learning industry leaders Peterson’s Inc and Educational Options Inc

What is It?

Peterson s, Inc., and Educational Options, Inc.

March2Success Courseware Includes:High School Preparation CourseStandardized Test Preparation CourseFull Length SAT and ACT Practice TestsSAT and ACT FlashcardsSAT/ACT Preparation Video GameCollege Planning Resources

March2Success

Comprehensive English (Language usage, Reading, Writing)

Comprehensive Math (Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics)

Integrated Science (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Students select from the following course content:

High School Preparation (Study Skills, Lang. Arts, Math, Sci)

SAT Prep (7 timed on-line practice tests)

ACT Prep (7 timed on-line practice tests)

Flashcards -- SAT/ACT (20 verbal decks; 5 math decks)

ZeroHour Threat – Video game to raise SAT and ACT scores

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www.March2Success.com

Login If previously registered

Registrationfor new usersDemos

available without

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New - Spanish translations version for home page and student module only (no courses or external links)

registration

User TypesStudent EducatorParentRecruiter

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“Would you like to be contacted by the military?” – defaulted to No. If the individual indicates “yes”, a confirmation email will be sent confirming their choice.

Main Menu

Upon completion of the registration pages the individual will be able to access the March 2 Success courses

Main Menu

Upon completion of the registration pages the individual will be able to access the March 2 Success courses

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Main Menu

Upon completion of the registration pages the individual will be able to access the March 2 Success courses

Main Menu

Upon completion of the registration pages the individual will be able to access the March 2 Success courses

Main Menu

Upon completion of the registration pages the individual will be able to access the March 2 Success courses

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Main Menu

Upon completion of the registration pages the individual will be able to access the March 2 Success courses

Main Menu

Upon completion of the registration pages the individual will be able to access the March 2 Success courses

Select –“Generate Monitor ID”

to establish student monitoring function

Teacher or Parent can monitor a student’s use & progress!

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Upon selection of the “Generate Monitor ID” an email with be sent providing instructions, Monitor ID, and password.

Dear xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx,

Below you will find the link to share with your students allowing them to add you as their course "Monitor" when they register. This will allow you to track their progress through the course(s)

https://www.march2success.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=register.main&monitorID=midxxxxxx&lname=xxxxxxxx.

If your student has already enrolled in March 2 Success, you will need to provide them the following information to allow them to add you as their monitor:

monitorID = xxxxxxxxxxlastname = xxxxxxxxxx

Thank you,March 2 Success Customer Support

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Main Menu

Student selects -“Add a Monitor to Track My Progress”

Student enters Monitor’s ID and Last Name to establish link

Monitor selects “Track My The monitor will be able to view a summary report

Educator ModuleWelcome Back Mark Mazarella

Once student lists the Educator as their monitor their progress cany

Students” after the student has listed the individual as their monitor.

to view a summary report of their progress.

their monitor, their progress can be viewed by selecting “Track My Students” link.

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Monitor selects “Track My The monitor will be able to view a summary report

Educator ModuleWelcome Back Mark Mazarella

yStudents” after the student has listed the individual as their monitor.

to view a summary report of their progress.The Monitor will then be able to

view an individual record, or a summary of an entire class

Monitor selects “Track My The monitor will be able to view a summary report

Educator ModuleWelcome Back Mark Mazarella

yStudents” after the student has listed the individual as their monitor.

to view a summary report of their progress.Individual Student Record

View Log-on HistoryView Log-on HistoryLast Log-onLog-on CountAccount Status

Student Individual Progress Report

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View Coursework ActivityModules AccessedModules AccessedNumber of Times Accessed

View Academic ProgressLists courses here that

student scored at least 80%

View Academic ProgressLists all courses here completed

with corresponding scores

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View Academic ProgressLists all courses here that

have no assessment score

Monitor selects “Track My The monitor will be able to view a summary report

Educator ModuleWelcome Back Mark Mazarella

View Class Summary ReportyStudents” after the student has listed the individual as their monitor.

to view a summary report of their progress.

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Monitor Summary Report lists all data for monitoring multiple students in Excel format

Class Summary ReportDouglas

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Main Menu

High SchoolPreparation

Course

March 2 SuccessHigh School Preparation

Course Sections

Test Taking and Study Skills Course

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March 2 SuccessHigh School Preparation

Course Sections

March 2 SuccessHigh School Preparation

Course Sections

March 2 SuccessHigh School Preparation

Course Sections

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Language ArtsCourse Sections

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MathematicsCourse Sections

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Main Menu

StandardizedTest PrepTest Prep

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Main Menu

SAT / ACTPractice Tests

Peterson’s SAT / ACT Preparation Section

Contains 7 Full-length, timed tests with

immediate scoring

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Immediate scoring tells student:Correct answersIf item was answered in allotted time

Student Progress Tracker tracks student’s performance on each practice test completed

Main Menu

SAT / ACTFlashcards(25 Decks!)

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Choose from three levels of difficulty: Easy, Medium, Hard

Verbal Flash Cards

Sound optional for pronunciation

Student can print flashcards

Math Flash Cards

Card can be filed away once learned

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Mathematics Quiz Game

For every correct answer the user moves up one step Three wrong answers and the student must restart the quiz

Vocabulary Quiz Game

Main Menu

Zero Hour ThreatVideo Game

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# of Seconds to answer each question

# of Questions

Select ACT or SAT

With each correct answer, students move one step closer to decoding a virus that international criminals have set in place to infect the United States’ banking systems.

Students raise their SAT and ACT scores as well as enhance general mathematics and vocabulary skills while having fun playing a state-of-the-art video game!

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Main Menu

College PlanningResources

New“College Planning Tips”

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Summary

March2Success not only helps prepare students for college entrance and state exit exams but also improves skills across the board and can improve grades in normal high school courses

24/7 access to the system, any computer with Internet access is a learning center.

Easy to use, automatic registration with immediate scoringimmediate scoring

Customized curriculum specific to each student’s needs and students work at their own pace

Teacher, parent, or mentor can monitor student’s progress from any computer with internet access

Proven system to improve Math and English scores through cutting edge assessment software and educational content

For more information contact your local Army recruiter or:

www.march2success.com

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March 2 SuccessSustaining the Momentum:

Suggested Improvements for M2SConduct thorough review of content, correct spelling errors

and eliminate “gremlins”

Reduce the number of test questions on initial assessments

Add capability to establish multiple monitors (i.e. teacher, parent, guidance counselor, recruiter)

Improve on-line demonstration to include sample M2S curriculum

Add trigonometry and calculus; improve physics

Develop a CD to distribute to COIs demonstrating M2S (eliminates need to access internet)

Develop and distribute new tri-fold brochures (done!)

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