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Read all the latest news and writing from ASSISTments.

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.

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 about Mixed Review!

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.

Fourth University Machine Learning Research Team Receives MathNet Award

ASSISTments will provide four university machine learning research teams with access to the largest dataset of digitized student work for the purpose of designing AI enabled technology to read, analyze, and score digitized student math work, and provide learning insights to math teachers.

Tutoring Solutions

3 Reasons to Use ASSISTments Tutor as an Intervention

As we continue to work through the educational challenges that pandemic-related learning recovery presents, high dosage tutoring continues to be at the forefront of strategies to help students accelerate their learning. ASSISTments Tutor, our learning science-based tutoring program, facilitates learning acceleration for schools by supporting tutors with technology, training, and data-driven feedback.

Teacher Platform

Building Success in Your Students' Mastery Skills with Skill Builders

Within the ASSISTments Teacher platform, there are a plethora of problems that can be adapted to your unique classroom instruction. As a former teacher of 10 years, I always valued Skill Builders as a great way to give students extra practice on a specific standard or skill. There are many ways that Skill Builders can be used in the classroom, but below are a few use cases to help you get started and find success in your students' mastery skills.

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.