Feedback from the Classroom

Sara Jones (Culver City, CA):
"My students have had great success with the Introduction to Algebra Program. The weekly packets provide them the opportunity to actively participate in class instead of quietly hiding behind the ‘smart kids’ who always answer the teacher’s questions. The weekly packets also provide my students with a new beginning every week. They look forward to a ‘clean slate.’"

Jason Brush (San Bernardino, CA):
"Good news about my Intro to Algebra Class! I have a total of 24 Students and NOBODY earned an F grade. I have 9 A’s, 7 B’s and 8 C’s. The packets and the slower format really worked for these students. They were more willing to do work in a packet in class using hands on manipulatives than they were to work in the traditional Algebra format from the textbook."

Phyllis Wood (Torrance, CA):
"Using the Introduction to Algebra program has been a rewarding experience for my students, their parents and me.  The students benefit from having the topics introduced through their weekly packets in manageable amounts that spiral throughout the program.  The parents are aware of what is being taught weekly with the Home School Connection. I look forward to teaching each new weekly program and am glad that I have a program where I see growth in my students academically as well as hearing comments such as,‘Gee, that wasn’t hard!’ or ‘Wow!  Now I understand!’"

Summary in the Public Works, Inc. Program Review:
"Overall, teachers indicated that their students experienced a greater sense of accomplishment because the smaller size of the “Introduction to Algebra” curriculum packets allows students to “start fresh” with two new concepts each week. … Some teachers felt that the packets created more student participation due to a decrease in pressure, a greater sense of comfort, a sense of ownership of their booklet, and a lack of overt judgment."