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From the Research Desk: Mathematical Problem Solving: Its Effect on Achievement and Attitudes of Elementary School Students

Judy Devens-Seligman is a recent PhD from the Claremont Graduate University and the principal of a Southern California school. She employed Exemplars in her doctoral research, examining the relationship between regular problem solving using Exemplars and student achievement, as well as student and teacher attitudes toward mathematics.

NSTA Recommends Approves Exemplars Science CDs

Exemplars Best of Science K-5 and 6-8 CD-ROMs were recently reviewed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Both products are included in the digital and print publication NSTA Recommends, which determines the best available supplements for science teaching. Materials are reviewed by "top-flight" teachers and other science educators.

Supporting Math Reform in the NYC Middle Schools

Exemplars is pleased to be working in collaboration with 200 New York City middle schools, to provide assessment and instruction material as well as professional development.

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AEP Award Winner 2005

"Students are amazed at how they can lift their levels of achievement by following the rubric and knowing what is necessary for all levels."

A Title I Teacher

"Using the benchmark papers, the kids have a chance to evaluate their papers and see examples of excellence."

A Gifted and Talented Teacher