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Read all the latest news and writing from ASSISTments.

Thought Leadership

Prioritizing Math Assessment: Formative, Summative and Beyond

Assessment is a fundamental component of the educational process, offering teachers valuable insights into student learning and helping to identify the best ways to address student learning gaps. Striking the right balance among different types of assessments is crucial for promoting effective teaching and learning.

Teacher Platform

Back to School Refresh: 5 Essentials for a Successful School Year

The start of a school can bring a wave of emotions for both new and experienced teachers. There’s so much to do and so little time to get it all done. Whether you’re trying to create a new structure with your students or try something new, ASSISTments is here to help!

Teacher Platform

Digital or paper? We say both!

Discover how Integrating an edtech tool like ASSISTments Teacher with paper and pencil can be a powerful approach to encourage students to show their work and enhance their learning experience.

Teacher Platform

Streamline Grading and Personalize Feedback with ASSISTments QUICK Comments

Providing personalized feedback on open-response questions has always been a time-consuming and challenging task for teachers. However, with the advent of AI-powered tools like ASSISTments’ new QUICK Comments feature, this process has been revolutionized.

District and School Solutions

3 Must Have Features for Your Next District EdTech Tool

As the education landscape continues to shift, more and more schools and districts are discovering the benefits of utilizing an education technology tool to boost efficiency and drive positive outcomes.

Teacher Platform

Unlocking Success at Esperanza Academy with ASSISTments: A Case Study

When Esperanza adopted the Illustrative Math curriculum for fall 2022, instructional leaders began searching for an education tool that would track students progress and growth in math. Since implementing ASSISTments into their weekly routines, Esperanza noticed an immediate difference in their students’ math scores.

Product Updates

How AI-technology Can Save Math Teachers Time on Grading

Are you tired of spending countless hours grading and providing feedback on student assignments? Do you wish there was a more efficient way to provide feedback that would benefit both you and your students? If so, then you need to check out ASSISTments QUICK Comments.

Evidence-Based Instruction

Tips & Tricks for Applying the Standards for Mathematical Practice to Drive Instruction

Before I knew about the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice, I was living them out in my classroom, and based on the data, my students made major gains because of it.

Learning Research

Join the 6th Grade Mathematics Study!

We are seeking 6th grade math teachers who use Eureka/EngageNY as their core math curriculum to participate in this pilot study happening this Spring 2023. All participating teachers will receive up to $600, as a thank you for their time completing study activities.

ASSISTments is a free public service operated jointly by Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the ASSISTments Foundation.

‍The ASSISTments Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization sponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute created in 2019.

‍Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a 501(c)(3) non profit created in 1865.

‍The ASSISTments Project work at WPI is led by Professor Neil Heffernan.

‍The ASSISTments Foundation is led by Cristina Heffernan.