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There are advantages and challenges to learning in the classroom and learning at home. We take a look at how you can prepare students for both.

The idea for the “Breakout Room in a Box'' was born from the expressed need from teachers for ready-made supports that mirror virtually the way teachers facilitate small groups in the classroom.

ASSISTments is excited to release the Illustrative Math 6-8 Accelerated curriculum. 

In January 2021, IES/What Works Clearinghouse published a review that looked at 932 studies evaluating the effects of distance learning practices or programs on student academic outcomes. ASSISTments is one of only 4 programs that came out with their top rating.

Recently, there has been a lot of time for middle school teacher Alfons Prince to reflect on where the field of education is at and where it can go. This post contains the top five things he wishes he knew when he began.

Increasing student autonomy may result in increased engagement, self-esteem, satisfaction, and learning in your classroom.

As we look ahead, we look forward to continuing to be inspired by the dedication of teachers to meet the needs of their students, no matter the circumstances. This post focuses on what great math teachers do, and how ASSISTments fits in.

ASSISTments co-founder Cristina Heffernan shares a few things she’s especially excited about for 2021, and thinks you will be too.

We break down 4 big ideas on more effective instruction with ASSISTments into lots of tips for you to implement today. You can help your math students work smarter in the face of complex challenges.

Mike Tarka uses Skillbuilders to create differentiated homework assignments and assign them individually to meet students at their level. It’s been one of the easiest choices I’ve made to benefit my students.

We are looking for ASSISTments teacher-users who teach 6th, 7th or 8th grade and use EngageNY, Eureka Math, Kendall Hunt Illustrative Math, or OpenUp Resources.

The idea of a blended learning model means you are accommodating multiple student needs within your teaching. Read this blog to learn how to successfully implement it.

For Holli Hudson, Introducing ASSISTments to her instructional practice gave her freedom and flexibility to meet students’ needs at an individual level. Read more on her journey on before/after ASSISTments.

The ASSISTments platform has been updated to include the latest Kendall Hunt/Illustrative Math: Version B assessments for grades 6-8.