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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
Donny
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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!)
