Online Math Tutoring Company HighPoints Learning Welcomes New Mathematics Consultant   HighPoints Learning, an online math tutoring company for students in 3rd – 12th grade, names Dr. Arum Verma as their new mathematics consultant.   For Immediate Release October 12, 2011 HighPoints Learning (HPL) a leader in the online math tutoring field, recently named Dr. Arum Verma, PHD their new Mathematics Consultant. The company’s team of online math tutors and other staff members are pleased to welcome Dr. Verma for math advisement and as a consultant for their professional development program. Verma is an experienced mathematics professional who previously worked as a Mathematics Professor at Hampton University in Hampton, VA. Prior to that, Verma has worked as an education consultant for Norfolk State University and Alabama State University. As the Mathematics Consultant, Dr. Verma will be responsible for keeping HPL current in math tutoring and teaching practices. He will also train HighPoints Learning’s online math tutors and staff as part of their ongoing professional development. In addition, Verma’s role will include consulting on initiatives geared toward solving the math education problems that are prevalent in large school districts, community organizations and junior colleges. “We are excited to have Arum join our team as a Mathematics Consultant for our online math learning program. He will be working with our tutors as they continue to aid students in improving their math skills and competencies,” explains Dennis McLynn, HPL’s Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Business Development. Through the use of a Diagnostic Assessment, HighPoints Learning’s online tutoring platform delivers an Individual Learning Plan based on each child’s specific educational needs. AchieveMath.com reinforces math instruction through self-paced practice, step by step examples for every math question, instructional lesson notes, and a” Contact Tutor” feature which gives the student access to one of the company’s live tutors for additional math help. HighPoints Learning’s online math courses were first developed for the No Child Left Behind market. Students who qualify for federally funded Supplemental Educational Services (SES) may be eligible to use Achieve HighPoints for free. Since 2005, over 11,400 students have used the online math tutoring platforms for over 410,000 hours. Students using the program average a 15 point increase in pre and post testing. Plus, 44% of students pass their state math tests at a higher rate. To learn more about HighPoints Learning’s online math courses and tutoring programs visit www.ehighpoints.com. About High Points Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math tutoring program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. HighPoints Learning services the 3-12 grade market with products and services that include AchieveMath, Achieve HighPoints, and HighPoints Math, a math solution for school districts. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. For more information visit: http://www.ehighpoints.com

HighPoints Learning Announces Special $9.95 Math Tutoring OfferJump Start Your Child’s Math Performance with Special AchieveMath Back to School Rates   DULUTH, Ga., September 20, 2011 -- HighPoints Learning (HPL), a leader in the online math tutoring field, today announces special back-to-school rates for its unlimited online math tutoring program, AchieveMath. A state-approved math program in over 25 states, AchieveMath reinforces instruction through self-paced practice, step-by-step solutions for every math question and instructional lesson notes. The unlimited online math tutoring plan is priced at just $9.95 for the first month with multi – student discounts available. “Our back to school special pricing for AchieveMath offers the perfect opportunity for parents to take advantage of our guaranteed program and give their kids a jump start on math performance this school year,” said Dennis McLynn, vice president marketing, HPL. “Parents typically pay $50-$60 and hour for traditional tutoring. With our pricing we’re making our program available to every student in the country who has a computer and an internet connection. Even adults looking to get the math skills needed to reenter today’s job force can take advantage of our low cost, highly effective program.” The AchieveMath back to school special offer provides the first month of tutoring for just $9.95. Additional months will be billed at only $39.95 for unlimited tutoring. Students are encouraged to tutor for a minimum of 12 hours per month which can bring the hourly rate for proven, guaranteed tutoring to an amazing $3.33 per hour. Since HighPoints Learning launched its online math learning program in 2005 nearly 11,400 students have used it for over 410,000 hours of tutoring with outstanding results. The AchieveMath program provides:     Affordability for families in these tough economic times, providing a month of unlimited online math tutoring for less than what you would pay for an hour of traditional tutoring   An effective and proven platform. 82.5% of students reported higher grades in school after just 10+ hours of platform use.   A money back guarantee. If students do not go up one letter grade on their report card, i.e. a “C” to a “B,” HPL will refund their money.   Parents an online monitoring tool that enables them to track their child’s growth through Individual Learning Plans, real-time Progress Reports, and session attendance records.   To learn more about online math help and AchieveMath or HighPoints Learning’s other math tutoring programs visit www.achievemath.com/bts. About High Points Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. A state-approved math provider, HPL offers an online math tutoring program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. HighPoints Learning services the K-12 market with products and services that include AchieveMath, Achieve HighPoints, and Achieve HighPoints PLUS, a math solution for school districts. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. For more information about High Points Learning visit: http://www.ehighpoints.com Media Contact: Dennis McLynn HighPoints Learning Dennis.mclynn@ehighpoints.com 770-329-8989 Lisa Durrett Blue Marble PR lkdurrett@bluemarblepr.com 404-226-6157

HighPoints Learning Receives 10 New State Approvals for its Achieve HighPoints Online Math Tutoring Services   Acclaimed Math Tutoring Program Now Delivers State-Approved Math Standards in 26 States   DULUTH, Ga., August 23, 2011 -- HighPoints Learning (HPL), a leader in the online math tutoring field, today announced that its Achieve HighPoints program has passed the rigorous approval processes and has been approved by the Departments of Education in 10 additional states. Added to the 16 states where they had approval in 2010, HighPoints Learning is now a certified provider of math tutoring in 26 states. The state-approved program reinforces math instruction through self-paced practice, step-by-step examples for every math question and instructional lesson notes. “Achieve HighPoints offers state and grade level-specific math education for any student in grades 3-12. The rapid expansion of our state-approved program underscores the educational relevance of our online tutoring platform,” said Dennis McLynn, vice president of strategic marketing and business development, HPL. “Students and their parents can now turn to HighPoints Learning for step-by-step instruction that precisely matches their state’s mathematics standards. It is a great way for students to supplement the learning they are receiving in school.” States that have authorized the Achieve HighPoints online math tutoring program include:   Arkansas New Hampshire California New Jersey Colorado New York Florida North Carolina Georgia North Dakota Idaho Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Indiana South Dakota Iowa Tennessee Kentucky Vermont Massachusetts Virginia Michigan Washington Montana West Virginia   HighPoints Learning’s online math program was chosen as the math engine for AOL@ school in 2004 and for Harcourt-Achieve’s Northstar Math in 2006. They began serving students in the “No Child Left Behind” market in 2005. Since that time, over 11,400 students have used the HighPoints Learning math education program for over 410,000 hours of tutoring. Benefits seen by students using Achieve HighPoints include:     An average 15 point increase in pre- and post-testing results. That’s like going from a 78% to a 93%.   66.7% of students using the program for just 10+ hours passed their state tests in Georgia, including the CRCT, end of course tests and state graduation test. Just 44.2% of like students with no after school help passed. Achieve HighPoints students passed at a 44% higher rate!   82.5% of students reported earning higher report card grades in math after using our program.   Students get real-time grading when they finish a topic. This helps to reinforce learning. Parents can monitor their child’s growth through Individual Learning Plans, real-time Progress Reports, and online session attendance records.   The ability to use the program whenever and wherever they can to best fit their schedule. In these days of multiple after-school activities for multiple kids, who has time to drive to a tutoring center? This convenience is one of the best-loved traits of the program.   To learn more about the online math products available from HighPoints Learning, including Achieve HighPoints and other student and school solutions visit www.ehighpoints.com. About High Points Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. A state-approved math provider, HPL offers an online math tutoring program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. HighPoints Learning services the K-12 market with products and services that include AchieveMath, Achieve HighPoints, and Achieve HighPoints PLUS, a math solution for school districts. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. For more information visit: http://www.ehighpoints.com Media Contact: Dennis McLynn HighPoints Learning Dennis.mclynn@ehighpoints.com 770-329-8989 Lisa Durrett Blue Marble PR lkdurrett@bluemarblepr.com 404-226-6157

Online Math Tutoring Company HighPoints Learning Announces Unlimited Math Tutoring this Summer for Just $59   HighPoints Learning, a premier online math tutoring company, let’s students learn next year’s curriculum this summer and beat summer learning loss with AchieveMath’s special rates.   For Immediate Release June 14, 2011 HighPoints Learning (HPL) a leader in the online math tutoring field, recently announced special rates for unlimited online math tutoring now through the end of August, 2011 with www.AchieveMath.com. Students can get a head start on math by learning next year’s curriculum this summer. Unlimited tutoring plans start at $59 per person or just $79 for a family plan. “AchieveMath’s summer plans are perfect for parents who want their kids to get a jump start on next year’s math class before school resumes in the fall. Students can complete their entire math curriculum over the summer and then begin classes next semester better prepared to excel and get great grades. Just imagine how well they will do next year having previewed and practiced the upcoming math topics during the summer before school starts” explains Dennis McLynn, HPL’s Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Business Development. “Our summer program will reduce the learning loss that many students suffer after a summer of not using their skills. That drive their math success. That's Math Assurance”! AchieveMath.com is a state approved math program that reinforces math instruction through self-paced practice, step by step examples for every math question and instructional lesson notes. HighPoints Learning’s online math courses were first developed in 2005 for the No Child Left Behind market. Since that time, over 9,200 students have used Achieve HighPoints, AchieveMath.com’s companion site, for over 320,000 hours of tutoring. Students using the program average a 15 point increase in pre and post testing results. That’s like going from a 78 to a 93! One parent of a 6th grade student in Fulton County, GA shared, “[AchieveMath] was a great experience. My daughter and I learned a lot working together. Her math grade improved from a C to A in a couple of months….” A 7th grade student, also in Fulton County, explained “It got me ahead of my class and I am learning more than what my teachers were teaching….” HPL’s AchieveMath program serves as an online math tutor for the student. Parents can monitor their child’s growth through Progress Reports, Individual Learning Plans, and online session attendance records. Plus, the program is convenient, letting kids work from the comfort of their home. AchieveMath.com is also very effective. 82.5% of students received higher grades in school after 10+ hours of platform use. To sign-up today for math tutoring visit: www.achievemath.com. To learn more about AchieveMath or HighPoints Learning’s other programs for online math help visit www.ehighpoints.com. About High Points Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math tutoring program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. HighPoints Learning services the 3-12 grade market with products and services that include AchieveMath, Achieve HighPoints, and HighPoints Math, a math solution for school districts. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. For more information visit: http://www.ehighpoints.com

Online Math Tutoring Company HighPoints Learning Announces a New National Sales Director for AchieveMath   HighPoints Learning, an online math tutoring company, names John A. Proctor, III the new National Sales Director for AchieveMath.   For Immediate Release April 6, 2011 HighPoints Learning (HPL) a leader in the online math tutoring field, recently named John A. Proctor, III their new National Sales Director for AchieveMath. AchieveMath is an affordable, guaranteed math tutoring platform available to help students nationwide improve their math performance. The company’s team of online math tutors and other staff members are pleased to welcome Mr. Proctor to AchieveMath’s executive team. Proctor is an experienced professional who has worked in the sales and promotions industry for the past 18 years. Prior to that, Proctor worked in securities and investments for 15 years. As National Sales Director, Proctor will be responsible for building out the AchieveMath sales force. In addition, his role will include developing relationships geared toward helping AchieveMath to solve the math learning problems that are prevalent in large school districts, community organizations or community colleges. AchieveMath provides online math help for students in grades 3-12. “We are excited to have John fill the position of National Sales Director for the AchieveMath online math learning program. He will be working toward helping US students to improve their academic performances so they are better positioned to be competitive in the global work force,” explains Dennis McLynn, HPL’s Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Business Development. Through the use of a Diagnostic Assessment, AchieveMath delivers an Individual Learning Plan based on each child’s specific educational needs. AchieveMath.com reinforces math instruction through self-paced practice, step by step examples for every math question, instructional lesson notes, and a” Contact Tutor” feature which gives the student access to one of the company’s live tutors for additional math help. HighPoints Learning’s online math courses were first developed for the No Child Left Behind market. Students who qualify for federally funded Supplemental Educational Services (SES) may be eligible to use AchieveMath’s companion product, Achieve HighPoints. Since 2005, over 8,400 students have used Achieve HighPoints for over 284,000 hours of tutoring. Students using the program average a 15 point increase in pre and post testing. To sign-up today for math tutoring visit: www.achievemath.com. To learn more about AchieveMath or HighPoints Learning’s other online math tutoring programs visit www.ehighpoints.com. About High Points Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math tutoring program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. HighPoints Learning services the 3-12 grade market with products and services that include AchieveMath, Achieve HighPoints, and HighPoints Math, a math solution for school districts. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. For more information visit: http://www.ehighpoints.com

Online Math Tutoring Company Achieve Math has been Selected as an Exhibitor for Upcoming Home School Conventions   AchieveMath, an online math tutoring company, will appear as an exhibitor at upcoming 2011 homeschool conventions scheduled to be held in Memphis, Greenville, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia.   For Immediate Release February 23, 2011 AchieveMath, a division of HighPoints Learning (HPL), was selected to appear as an exhibitor at four upcoming 2011 home school conventions across the country. AchieveMath, which offers nationwide online math tutoring, will serve as a great math tutoring resource for parents and students attending the events. They will exhibit at the following conventions:     Mid South Home School Convention – March 3-5, 2011 in Memphis, TN   South East Home School Convention – March 17-19, 2011 in Greenville, SC   Mid West Home School Convention – March 31 – April 2, 2011 in Cincinnati, OH   North East Home School Convention – June 23-25, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA   The home schooling conventions will include hundreds of information-packed workshops, curriculum shopping, outstanding speakers, and Worldview Teen Track. The events will provide homeschooling families with ideas, information, instruction, and encouragement. Each conference will offer a huge Exhibit Hall. “We are excited to be an exhibitor at the homeschooling convention events,” shares Dennis McLynn, HPL’s Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Business Development. He continues on to explain, “AchieveMath.com provides online math help for students in grades 3-12. It also serves as a powerful supplement to any math curriculum being used by home school families.” AchieveMath.com reinforces home school math instruction through self-paced practice, step by step examples for every math question, instructional lesson notes, and an “Email Tutor” feature. Through the use of a Diagnostic Assessment, AchieveMath delivers an Individual Learning Plan based on each child’s specific educational needs. AchieveMath serves as an online math tutor for your student. Home school parents have their own login details to monitor and track their child’s math progress every step of the way. They are provided with Progress Reports, Individual Learning Plans, and online session attendance records for their students. AchieveMath’s companion product, Achieve HighPoints, launched in 2005 and has provided online math practice and tutoring to over 8,400 students across the country. This online math tutoring service is currently offering home school parents a 50% discount. This special savings can be redeemed by registering online at www.achievemath.com and entering Coupon Code: HOMESHOW. Multi-student and family discounts are also available and programs can be purchased in terms of 3, 6, or 12 months. Plus, while supplies last, sign-up now and your student will receive a free drawstring backpack with any subscription. To learn more about AchieveMath or HighPoints Learning’s other online math courses visit www.ehighpoints.com. For more information on the Home School Conventions visit www.greathomeschoolconventions.com. About High Points Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math tutoring program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. HighPoints Learning services the 3-12 grade market with products and services that include AchieveMath, Achieve HighPoints, and HighPoints Math, a math solution for school districts. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. For more information visit: http://www.ehighpoints.com

Premier Online Math Tutoring Company Announces New Tutoring Platform for Students in Grades 3 - 12   HighPoints Learning launches AchieveMath, an affordable online math tutoring program for students in grades 3 through 12.   For Immediate Release December 29, 2010 HighPoints Learning, Inc. (HPL), which offers nationwide online math tutoring, recently announced the launch of AchieveMath. Providing online math help to students in grades 3-12, AchieveMath is a state approved platform that is convenient, effective, affordable and guaranteed. Students use the program for 30 plus hours during the school year and if their math grade does not go up by one letter grade (Example, C to B), then AchieveMath will refund their money. Through the use of a Diagnostic Assessment, AchieveMath delivers an Individual Learning Plan based on each child’s specific educational needs. Dennis McLynn, HPL’s Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Business Development explains, “AchieveMath serves as an online math tutor for your student. Our unique math education platform provides each child with an individual math ‘prescription’ based on their specific needs.” This helps ensure each student reaches their highest potential in math. HighPoints Learning’s online math tutoring program was first developed for the No Child Left Behind market. Students who qualify for federally funded Supplemental Educational Services (SES) may be eligible to use AchieveMath’s companion product, Achieve HighPoints. Since 2005, over 8,400 students have used Achieve HighPoints for over 284,000 hours of tutoring. Students using the program have experienced excellent results including:     Students average a 15 point increase in pre and post testing   82.5% of students reported an improvement in their math report card grade after just 10 hours on the program   AchieveMath is currently offering introductory sale prices. Packages can be purchased on a monthly basis or in money saving terms of 3, 6, or 12 months. They also offer multi-student and family discounts. In addition, parents are encouraged to sign up to keep up to date with their child’s progress. They can login to view their student’s Progress Report, Individual Learning Plan, and online session attendance records. Parents can also participate in the program themselves for online math practice and to learn the math skills needed for today’s competitive job market. To sign-up today for math tutoring visit: www.achievemath.com. To learn more about AchieveMath or HighPoints Learning’s other online math courses visit www.ehighpoints.com. About High Points Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math tutoring program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. HighPoints Learning services the 3-12 grade market with products and services that include AchieveMath, Achieve HighPoints, and HighPoints Math, a math solution for school districts. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. For more information visit: http://www.ehighpoints.com

HighPoints Learning Wins FundingUniverse “Crowd-Pitch” Competition.   Chosen by Expert Panel and Audience as a Company in Which They Would Invest.   Duluth, GA. March 24, 2010 HighPoints Learning (HPL) won the FundingUniverse “Crowd Pitch” competition at Inc Magazine’s GROWCO entrepreneurs’ conference in Orlando, FL last week. Leaders from four companies pitched their businesses to a panel of experts and an audience of 400. Each contestant had four minutes to make their pitch and three minutes to answer questions before hearing feedback from the entrepreneurial and financing experts on the panel. Panel members included:     Michael E. Gerber, author of the E-Myth Series and The Most Successful Small Business in the World   Norm Brodsky, founder of CitiStorage and Inc. Street Smarts Columnist   Steve Mercil, CEO of RAIN Source Capital   CJ Wilson, founder of Florida Equity Partners   Andy Craig, Co-Founder of Elevator Speech   Each audience participant was given $100 in play money which they could invest at the end of the presentations. The company pitch or pitches they liked best would get $50 or all $100 they had to invest. In addition, the expert panel members each had $500 to invest. When the counting was done, HighPoints Learning stood victorious. “We are honored to have HighPoints Learning chosen by an audience of our peers and experts as a company in which they would invest,” said Dennis McLynn, vice president of strategic marketing and business development, and the presenter for HighPoints. “Our online math tutoring program has been helping students in the No Child Left Behind- NCLB- market improve their math performance for over three years now. Later this year we will launch a parent pay solution that will be a cost effective, convenient method for parents to help their kids improve their math performance. I believe the experts and audience members saw a real opportunity for growth with us,” McLynn added. “High Points Learning has a proven business model and a plan for growth that seemed to resonate with the audience and panel,” said Brock Blake, CEO of FundingUniverse. “Each presenter did a great job in a challenging setting. They made the audience’s choice a difficult one, but in the end, I believe the current revenue stream and profitable outlook of HighPoints Learning made the difference,” added Brock. About HighPoints Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing. Far more than a tutoring company, HPL provides each student with an online assessment and individualized remediation plan to help them meet their math goals. HPL delivers outstanding math results for individual students and school systems alike. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics Consultants, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Visit HighPoints Learning at www.ehighpoints.com About FundingUniverse FundingUniverse is the nation’s leader at matching qualified entrepreneurs to banks, investors, and other funding sources. FundingUniverse helps prepare entrepreneurs by strengthening their business plans, bank-readiness, financial model, website, funding strategy, and pitch. Once prepared, entrepreneurs are then introduced to the most appropriate funding source via our LenderMatch and InvestorMatch technologies, and our highly-popular pitching events (CrowdPitch, IdeaPitch, SpeedPitch, and BankPitch). www.fundinguniverse.com   Contacts: Funding Universe Brock Blake 888.558.5751   HighPoints Learning Dennis McLynn 770.623.6969 ext.237

High Points Learning Gains SES Math Tutoring Approval in Massachusetts, Virginia   Now Department of Education- Approved in Eight States, Company Seeks to Build Local Sales Teams.   March 9, 2010 ATLANTA - HighPoints Learning (HPL) announced today that it has received approval to be a Supplemental Educational Services - SES - provider for mathematics in the states of Massachusetts and Virginia. SES is a federally funded program that provides free tutoring to low income students in under performing schools. SES services are provided outside the regular school day-before or after school, on weekends, or in the summer. "With these new additions we are now able to help SES students in Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, S. Carolina, S. Dakota and Virginia improve their performance in math education," said Dennis McLynn, vice president of strategic marketing and business development for HPL. "It is widely known that our nation is suffering from an epidemic of reduced math proficiency among children. HighPoints Learning has become part of the solution as we provide low income students with the necessary tools to improve their math performance and to better their chances for success in school and future careers." Through its flagship product Achieve HighPoints, HPL has dramatically shifted the paradigm governing the traditional tutoring methodology. Using a unique combination of its online math learning platform, available laptop computers for students and an expert team of qualified math professionals, HighPoints Learning enables students to learn math when they want to, from the convenience of their own homes. HPL effectively eliminates the limiting factors such as weather, traffic, inconvenient timing and neighborhood safety often associated with tutoring. With Achieve HighPoints each student's home is transformed into a mathematics study center. To support this expansion HighPoints Learning is seeking motivated sales associates to market the SES tutoring product in Massachusetts, Virginia and the other six states. Driven people with strong community contacts and knowledge of school districts in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods can send their resume and qualifications to salesjobs@ehighpoints.com. HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15 points in pre and post testing- a 78 score can often become a 93. Far more than a tutoring company, HPL provides each student with an online assessment and individualized remediation plan to help them meet their math goals. A state approved math provider in Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, S. Carolina, S. Dakota and Virginia, HPL delivers outstanding math results for individual students and school systems alike. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics Consultants, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Visit HighPoints Learning at http://www.ehighpoints.com.

HighPoints Learning Names New VP of Strategic Marketing and Business Development   Web- Based Education Company Poised for Growth   ATLANTA, GA, February 23, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- HighPoints Learning announced today that Dennis J. McLynn has joined the company as the new vice president of strategic marketing and business development. In this newly-created role Dennis will be responsible for expanding the reach of HighPoints Learning's Web 2.0 math education products into mainstream markets via Web-based marketing and the formation of alliances with other leading organizations serving the kindergarten through 12th grade, or K-12, market. "Dennis brings a wealth of experience in marketing, alliance management and K-12 market knowledge to our company," said Jeetan Singh, CEO and president of HighPoints Learning. "I am excited to have such a seasoned marketing pro join HighPoints Learning to help us meet our aggressive growth trajectory." Prior to joining HighPoints Learning, Mr. McLynn spent more than twenty years in increasingly responsible sales and marketing positions with AT&T and BellSouth. In his most recent role at BellSouth, Dennis led the large business segment marketing division targeting the education, government and healthcare markets. In addition, he was a key player in the strategic marketing organization where partnership alliances were brokered with major companies such as Cisco, Lucent and IBM. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with an MBA in management, and Pace University with a bachelor's degree in marketing, McLynn lives in Johns Creek, Ga., with his wife Margy and three children. McLynn can be reached at dennis.mclynn@ehighpoints.com. or 770-623-6969 ext 237 About HighPoints Learning HighPoints Learning (HPL) is a leader in Web-based math education and instruction. HPL offers an online math program that helps raise participants' math scores an average of 15% in pre and post testing. Far more than a tutoring company, HPL provides each student with an online assessment and individualized remediation plan to help them meet their math goals. Available in all 50 states and Washington D.C. for grades three through twelve, HPL is particularly focused on products aimed at individual students who qualify for free tutoring through the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act via the Supplemental Educational Services or SES program. Approved in Georgia, S. Carolina, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Idaho and S. Dakota for its free tutoring math product, Achieve HighPoints, HPL delivers outstanding math results for individual students and school systems alike. HighPoints Learning is a subsidiary of privately held Datamatics Consultants, Inc. and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Visit HighPoints Learning at www.ehighpoints.com.

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Supplemental Educational Services   An online math tutoring company provides an overview of Supplemental Education Services. They discuss the Supplemental Education Service’s requirements and benefits.     Article Supplemental Educational Services refers to free academic assistance that is provided to qualified students who need help in subjects like Math or English. This additional educational instruction is designed to increase the academic achievement of students in schools that have not met the state’s targets for increasing student achievement. This is known as their Adequate Yearly Progress or AYP. Extra academic help consists of free tutoring outside of regular school hours. Students can receive assistance before or after school, on weekends, or over the summer. Online tutoring companies, community agencies, and private schools are some of the organizations that can gain state approval to offer Supplemental Educational Services. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, low income families can enroll their children in Supplemental Educational Services if their school has been designated by the state to be in need of improvement for at least three years. No Child Left Behind was enacted to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice. Supplemental Educational Services provides many students with the opportunity they need to reach their potential and achieve academic success. Organizations that are qualified to provide Supplemental Educational Services are identified by each State Department of Education. States consult with teachers, parents, and school districts to identify a wide variety of Supplemental Educational Service provider options for students. School districts must make a list of state-approved providers of Supplemental Educational Services in their area available to parents of eligible students. Parents can choose the provider that best meets the educational needs of their child. Supplemental Educational Services providers must meet the comprehensive criteria established by the state to be included on the list of eligible providers. These organizations are monitored by the State Department of Education, and they are evaluated on the quality of services they offer. Providers of Supplemental Education Services must demonstrate a record of effectiveness in increasing student academic achievement, and they must give information on students’ progress to their parents and schools. These organizations must provide services that are consistent with the instructional program of their school districts, and with state academic standards. Supplemental Educational Services must be high-quality, research based, and specifically designed to increase student academic achievement.

The History of Calculus   Calculus, the study of limits, functions, derivatives, integrals and infinite series, has a long and comprehensive history. Its foundation was first formed by the ancient Greeks to solve for unknown sources and from there, developed into the calculus practiced today.     Article The calculus studied today is defined as the mathematical study of limits, functions, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series, but; calculus was not always as advanced and complex. The long history of calculus traces all the way back to ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks were extremely advanced in their mathematical skills. The Greeks invented calculus to solve the values of “holes”. They understood numbers as ratios of integers. This understanding caused the Greeks to believe that there were “holes” in the number line. To solve for the unknown “holes,” the Greeks developed a system of lengths and volumes, which became the foundation of the calculus we know today. In 450 BC, Greek philosopher, Zeno of Elea advanced ancient calculus, by developing a series of problems based on the infinite. Zeno’s paradoxes argued that motion is impossible. His work articulated the idea of paradoxes and the infinitesimals they create, thus advancing the ideals behind calculus. In 370 BC, calculus developed further with the method of exhaustion. Greek mathematicians, Antiphon and Exodus formulated the method of exhaustion. The method of exhaustion calculates the area and volume of regions and solids by categorizing them into an infinite number of common shapes. Archimedes of Syracuse improved this method by inventing heuristic methods, which are still resembled in today’s methods. The most decisive step towards current day calculus was developed independently by both Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. Prior to Newton and Leibniz, the term calculus was a general term, referring to any form of mathematics. Both mathematician studied calculus during the Hellenistic period. When they were living, Newton and Leibniz were rivals, fighting for the title over who first invented calculus. Though they were rivals, the men understood calculus in differing ways, each offering equally essential contributions to the development of modern calculus. Newton studied calculus in relation to physics and geometry. He understood it as a mathematical reasoning for the generation of motion and magnitudes. Newton established the notion ƒ for the derivative of a function ƒ. Leibniz studies related to tangents and slopes. He considered calculus a metaphysical explanation of change. He developed the symbol , representing the integral. Leibniz also understood the derivative of a function y of the variable x as dy/dx. Together, the mathematicians defined and morphed ancient ideas and studies of calculus into what is known as infinitesimal calculus. Infinitesimal calculus relates to the solution of slopes of curves, areas under curves, maxima and minima and other geometric and analytical functions. Infinitesimal calculus is the method of modern calculus studied and practiced today.

Online Tutoring   An online math tutoring company provides an overview of the benefits to students and parents who use online tutoring. They discuss the advantages of using online tutoring compared to traditional tutoring.     Article Students today are increasingly adept and familiar with technology. Online tutoring companies use state of the art technology and professional instructors to help students improve their test scores and grades. While online classes have become more common, so too has online tutoring for students. There are many similarities between online tutoring and traditional tutoring. Online tutoring usually provides the human interaction of traditional tutoring. Online tutoring companies provide parents and students with the ability to work with trained academic instructors. Even companies that utilize a learning platform of hi tech servers utilize lve teleconferences and interactive web technology to allow instructors to identify the areas that students require assistance in. Much like traditional tutors can partner with students’ schools, online tutors partner with the state Departments of Education and the school districts of their students. One of the main advantages of online tutoring is convenience. With online tutoring, there is no need to drive in bad weather or heavy traffic. Even with personal tutors that travel to students’ homes, scheduling is still a factor. Online tutoring gives students the flexibility to complete coursework whenever they want, including mornings, nights and weekends. Students have access to online tutoring platforms while on holidays, even if they are on vacation anywhere in the world, as long as they have a computer and an internet connection. Another factor for parents to consider is the price. Traditional tutoring usually costs more per hour than online tutoring. Traditional tutoring companies often have to pay high rent and higher salary costs. Online tutoring companies that utilize learning platforms have lower cost models so they can help students at a fraction of the cost to their parents. It is also important to note that online tutoring platform services provide parents with easy access to monitor and review their child’s progress at any time. Many students need some extra academic help outside of regular school hours. Many parents of students who have never struggled in school also use tutors to ensure that their children stay at the top of the class. In addition, tutors can prepare students in advance for upcoming courses. Online tutoring provides students with convenient and cost effective educational instruction that is designed to increase academic achievement with convenience and cost savings.

Overview of the 2011 NAEP State Proficiency Standards Report   An online tutoring company explains the purpose of the NAEP, which is to assess students’ understanding of a number of subject areas. Based on students’ performances, new methods are devised through with which school curricula can be improved.     Article The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a benchmark for assessing American student’s knowledge of a variety of subject areas. The assessment is administered uniformly by the National Center for Education Statistics, and students nationwide are given the same set of test booklets. The purpose of this assessment is to have a general idea of how students are doing in school, and whether or not adjustments need to be made to school curricula. The results of the assessment are generated by comparing students’ composite scores in categories such as class grade, gender, district, and state. A brief summary of the results of the 2011 NAEP state proficiency test is presented below: Mathematics: Students’ scores were based on their understanding of content area and mathematical complexity. Twelfth and eighth graders have improved their mathematics scores since 2005; however, the average scores for fourth graders scores remain roughly the same as it was in 2007. Reading: This assessment measures students’ reading and comprehension skills. The average reading scores for eighth and twelfth graders have improved from 2007, but the average reading scores for fourth graders remain the same. Writing: The assessment evaluates students’ ability to write informatively and persuasively, as well as their ability to write narratives. In 2007, eighth and twelfth graders achieved higher average scores than they did in 2002 or 1998. Science: Students were tested on their knowledge and understanding of physical science, life science, and earth and space sciences. In more than 80% of participating districts, the average scores for fourth and eighth grade students were lower than the national average. The Arts: Students’ scores were calculated based on their knowledge of and ability to evaluate existing works of theatre, dance, music and visual art. The assessment was carried out solely on eight graders. Female students scored higher in music, and students in private schools scored higher than their public school counterparts in visual arts. Civics: Students were evaluated based on their civic knowledge, disposition, and intellectual skills critical to their responsibilities as American citizens. While fourth graders improved their average scores in 2010 from 2006 and 1998, eighth graders showed no improvement and twelfth graders’ average scores declined. U.S History: This assessment measures students’ knowledge of major historical themes, chronological periods, and their understanding of historical events. Compared to 2006, eighth graders had a higher average score on the U.S history assessment. On the other hand, fourth and twelfth graders showed no changes. Economics: Twelfth graders were evaluated based on their knowledge of economies, and how they work. In 2006, more than 75% of twelfth graders performed at or above the basic achievement level, roughly 42% of students performed at or above the proficient level, while 3% of students performed at the advanced level. Geography: Students were tested on their knowledge of environment, society, space, and spatial dynamics with respect to geography. Compared to 2001, fourth graders’ average scores improved, while eight and twelfth graders showed no changes. In 2012, new tests that evaluate students’ knowledge of world history, technology, and engineering literacy will be administered for the first time. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) supports research to evaluate NAEP results and make changes to school curricula in order to improve students’ performance on NAEP assessments.

Tutoring Benefits Students Outside of the Classroom   An online math tutoring company discusses how tutors can reinforce students’ learning outside the classroom. They provide an overview of the benefits to students who use online tutoring to help improve their grades.     Article The classroom setting is often not enough for students to learn all of the subject material they need to know in order to pass tests and advance to harder classes. Tutoring is when students receive professional academic guidance or instruction, and it is a way for students to improve knowledge or skills far more rapidly than in a classroom setting. Tutoring is often beneficial to homeschooled students, as well. Students have several options to supplement their education outside the classroom, including in-home tutoring, academic coaching, and online tutoring. Solution assistance is another option in the field of math tutoring. This method of checking the accuracy of answers is particularly beneficial to students who live in remote areas, as is online tutoring. Many students improve their test scores and grades by using online tutoring. Online tutoring companies use state of the art technology to provide parents and students with the ability to work with trained academic instructors from the convenience of home. Tutors can help students work through problems, or they can let students work on their own and then review their answers and provide assistance when students have questions. Online tutors, like other academics assistance providers, often focus on a specific educational subject or skill, such as math or science. Online tutors are often privately hired and paid by the student or the student's family. There are also government programs, such as Supplemental Educational Services, which provide free academic tutoring to qualifying students. As part of the No Child Left Behind Act, low income families can enroll their children in Supplemental Educational Services if their school has been designated by the state to be in need of improvement for at least three years. Organizations that provide Supplemental Educational Services to students are identified by each state’s Department of Education. Most often, tutoring relates to an academic subject or test preparation when students need assistance in a specific course or subject that they are taking. Tutoring may be used for remedial students or others requiring special attention. In many cases, tutoring is also used to provide more advanced material to especially capable and highly motivated students. Whatever a students’ needs may be, tutoring and parental involvement can help any student can achieve academic success and reach their potential in life.

Learning Math through Problem Solving   An online math tutoring company discusses why students should learn mathematics through problem solving. They explain how the problem-solving method can help students improve their understanding of mathematics.     Article Problem solving is an important component of mathematics education. It is a method that enables students to achieve a functional and logical understanding of math. Mathematics is an essential subject because of its practical role to the individual and society. Through a problem-solving approach, this practical aspect of mathematics can be developed. Problem solving is a method for students to construct, evaluate, and refine theories about mathematics. Presenting a math problem to students and developing the skills needed to solve that problem is more motivational than teaching the skills without context. Such motivation gives problem solving special value as a method for learning new concepts and skills or reinforcing skills already acquired. Learning mathematics through problem solving can create a context which mimics real life and justifies the mathematics rather than treating it as an end in itself. Problem solving is more than a process for teaching and reinforcing mathematical knowledge and helping to meet everyday challenges. It is also a skill which can enhance logical reasoning. Individuals cannot function optimally in society by simply knowing the rules to follow to obtain a correct answer. They also need to be able to determine which process a situation requires. Problem solving can be developed as a valuable skill in itself, as a way of thinking, rather than just the means to an end of finding the correct answer. One of the goals of teaching math through problem solving is to encourage students to refine and build their own processes over time, as their experiences allow them to discard some ideas and become aware of additional possibilities. In addition to developing knowledge, students can also develop an understanding of when it is appropriate to use specific strategies. In this approach, the emphasis is on making students more responsible for their own learning. There is considerable importance placed on exploratory activities, observation and discovery, and trial and error. Problem solving should be the focus of teaching and learning math because it encompasses skills and functions which are an important part of everyday life. It can also help people adapt to changes and unforeseen problems in their careers and other parts of their lives. Problem solving should underlie each aspect of mathematics teaching in order for students to experience of the power of math in the world around them.

Math Test Taking Tips   An online math tutoring company discusses helpful math test taking tips. Following these tips can help math students improve their test scores.     Article There are several tips that students can follow that will help them improve their scores on math tests. The first thing that students should do is look over the entire test to get a sense of its length. Students should identify the problems that they definitely know how to answer, and they should identify those which will be more difficult to solve. It is important for students to manage their time and work by the clock. It is best for students to start with the problems that they are sure they can answer easily. This will build confidence and ensure that they don't run out of time before answering the easier questions. If students are having trouble answering a problem, then they should move on to another question. It is not a good idea to spend 15 minutes on one problem that may not yield any points if there are other easier problems to answer. After answering the problems that are easier to solve, they can go back to the ones that will take more time to answer. It is usually a good idea for students to show their work, even if the test or teacher does not require it. This makes it easy for the teacher grading the test to see how much a student knows. Even if an answer is incorrect, some math teachers will assign partial credit based on the work that students show. If students do not have enough space to write down their work on the test page, then they may want to put their work on another sheet. Students should not erase their work if they think that it is incorrect. They can simply draw a line through the work that they want ignored. Not only does erasing waste time, but students may later discover that they erased something useful. When working on a multiple-part math problem, it is a good idea for students to outline the steps before actually working the problem. They should not give up on a multiple-step problem just because they have trouble with one part. Solving the other easier parts first may help them figure out how to complete the part which was giving them trouble. Finally, when students finish a math test early, they should check over their answers. Following these tips can help students maximize their math test scores and improve their grades.

Math in America   An online math tutoring company provides an overview of the state of mathematics in schools in the United States. They discuss some of the educational concerns of parents and students.     Article The grades and test scores of students in the United States is a growing concern. One subject of great importance is mathematics. Most high growth jobs in America require math skills. While the national average for math scores has risen, scores for students in advanced math classes have declined. The public education system in America is currently under much scrutiny. Organizations that are concerned with the state of math scores in the United States have championed the importance of recruiting, training, and retaining qualified math teachers. In some areas of the country, programs are now in place to support outstanding math teachers who are already in the classroom. Dedicated teachers may use such a program to earn a master’s degree in mathematics education. Struggling math students are often misplaced in classes that they are not prepared for. Students who have difficulty with basic arithmetic in elementary and middle school may find themselves pushed into classes that they should not be placed in. Some states have adopted “Algebra for all eighth graders” policies. While the expectation is that these students take Algebra, the goal should be that students learn Algebra. Such policies have made it difficult for many underprepared students to succeed in school. Many low achieving math students in high school are actually in advanced math classes. The test scores of students in big city school districts once lagged far behind districts in suburban and rural areas. Today, however, many big city school districts have made significant gains and are closing the gap. One possible influence is the No Child Left Behind Act. One component of this Act, the Supplemental Educational Services, provides free academic assistance to children in low income families and underperforming schools who need help in subjects such as Math and English. There are now tutoring organizations that partner with the Department of Education and the school districts of the students that they assist. Advancements in technology have given students the opportunity to receive math tutoring at any time online, including nights, weekends, and during the summer. With highly qualified math teachers, parental involvement, and educational assistance, American students can reach their potential and achieve academic success.

Overview - 2011 Georgia AYP Results   As requirements for meeting No Child Left Behind increase each year, some Georgia schools struggle to meet standards. Read about Georgia’s most recent Adequate Yearly Progress report and the steps the state is taking to improve their numbers.     Article The Georgia Department of Education determines if schools are meeting the expectations of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with their Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report. This report is based off of a formula using the scores from two state exams (the Georgia High School Graduation Tests and the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests) as well as attendance rates, graduation rates, and other criteria in line with NCLB. NCLB has a goal of 100% for the year 2014, and as such, standards are raised each year for both NCLB and Georgia’s AYP. Because of this raise in standards in all NCLB and AYP categories, including graduation rate, fewer Georgia schools succeeded in meeting their AYP in 2011 than in 2010. Meeting Adequate Yearly Progress To achieve AYP status, a school must have all students at the school, including any qualifying subgroup of students, meet goals in test participation, academic achievement, and a “second indicator” statistic, which is graduation rate for high schools. Schools which do not meet AYP for two or more consecutive years are considered “Needs Improvement” (NI) status and face consequences which become more severe the longer the school is categorized as NI. The Statistics In 2011, only 63.2% of schools met AYP, down nearly eight percent from the 71% achieved in 2010. Likewise, the percentage of schools labeled as “Needs Improvement” has gone up to 17.5% from 2010’s 15.4%. The initial graduation rate for Georgia high schools has also decreased from 79.9% in 2010 to 79.5% in 2011. High schools had to have a minimum graduation rate of 85% to make AYP in 2011, whereas that number was only 80% in 2010. A new formula, the “Cohort” formula, is also being used nationwide this year to determine NCLB graduation standards. Plans for Improvement The Georgia Department of Education is partnering with The Office of School Improvement, Race to the Top’s Office of School Turnaround, and Regional Education Service Agencies to assist struggling schools in the category of Needs Improvement 1-4 in meeting their AYP. Specialists work directly with school leadership teams to create and implement improvement plans. These schools also receive Title I grants, which help them to explore more options in helping struggling students, and training for their staff. Schools which reach a status of Needs Improvement 5 or greater become State-Directed and receive Title I School Improvement Grants to provide the funding needed to bring the school back to meeting AYP.

Supplemental Educational Services   An online math tutoring company provides an overview of Supplemental Education Services. They discuss the Supplemental Education Service’s requirements and benefits.     Article Supplemental Educational Services refer to free academic assistance that is provided to students who need help in subjects like Math or English. This additional educational instruction is designed to increase the academic achievement of students in schools that have not met the state’s targets for increasing student achievement. Extra academic help may include tutoring or remedial help outside of regular school hours. Students can receive assistance before or after school, on weekends, or over the summer. Online tutoring companies, community agencies, and private schools are some of the organizations that can offer Supplemental Educational Services. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, low income families can enroll their children in Supplemental Educational Services if their school has been designated by the state to be in need of improvement for at least three years. No Child Left Behind was enacted to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice. Supplemental Educational Services provide many students with the opportunity they need to reach their potential and achieve academic success. Organizations that are qualified to provide Supplemental Educational Services are identified by each State Department of Education. States consult with teachers, parents, and school districts to identify a wide variety of Supplemental Educational Service provider options for students. School districts must make a list of state-approved providers of Supplemental Educational Services in their area available to parents of eligible students. Parents can choose the provider that best meets the educational needs of their child. Supplemental Educational Service providers must meet the criteria established by the state to be included on the list of eligible providers. These organizations are monitored by the State Department of Education, and they are evaluated on the quality of services they offer. Providers of Supplemental Education Services must demonstrate a record of effectiveness in increasing student academic achievement, and they must give information on students’ progress to their parents and schools. These organizations must provide services that are consistent with the instructional program of their school districts, and with state academic standards. Supplemental Educational Services must be high-quality, research based, and specifically designed to increase student academic achievement.

Understanding the Title I Education Assistance Program for Disadvantaged Schools   Federal grants are available to schools with students who come from low-income families through Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. These funds help schools create programs to encourage the academic success of these children from low-income families.     Article Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) calls for the distribution of federal grants to local education agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low income families. The hope is that these funds will encourage all children to meet their state’s academic standards. Four statutory formulas based largely on the census and state education costs help to determine which LEAs should receive which of four grant types, if any. Types of Grants The available Title I grants are Basic Grants, Concentration Grants, Targeted Grants, and Education Finance Incentive Grants (EFIG). Each has its specific qualification requirements. Basic Grants are for LEAs with at least 10 qualifying children, exceeding 2% of the school population in that LEA. Concentration Grants go to LEAs which have over 6,500 qualifying children or an excess of 15% of the total school-age children. Targeted Grants are weighed so that LEAs with greater numbers or greater percentages of low-income family children receive larger grants. The minimum number of children from low-income families an LEA must have to qualify for a Targeted Grant is at least 10, who must make up at least 5% of the school-age population for that LEA. EFIGs are distributed based on the state’s provision of financial support for education versus its relative wealth and the equalization of education expenses among the state’s LEAs. How Are Grants Distributed within each LEA? Once the grants have been distributed to qualifying LEAs, those LEAs focus the grant funds on individual schools with the highest percentages of low-income family children. Schools must focus the money from their Title I grants on services for children who are failing and at risk of failing, unless they use the funds to create school-wide programs. School-wide programs can be created if 40% of enrolled children are from low-income families. Title I grant funds must also be distributed to create academic enrichment services for qualifying children who attend private school. Any school-wide or targeted assistance program created with Title I funds has to employ teaching strategies based on scientific research and must also include activities to encourage parental involvement. Nationwide Participation In the 2009-2010 school year, over 56,000 public schools nationwide received Title I grants to provide learning opportunities and academic support programs for children from low-income families. These programs encouraged students to master more difficult material to meet state academic standards in core subjects. Title I programs served over 21 million children in the 2009-2010 school year.

An Overview of Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics   An online math tutoring company offers an overview of the Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics. The standards provide a clear and concise outline for the knowledge all students should learn before high school graduation.     Article The Georgia Performance Standards functions as a framework that provides students, teachers and parents with clear expectations for instruction and assessment of student work. The standards define the level of work that demonstrates achievement of the standards and enables teachers to know what kind of performance is adequate. They make it possible to isolate and identify the skills needed to use the knowledge to problem solve, reason, communicate and make connections with other information. The standards are broken into the categories of reading, mathematics, science, social sciences, fine arts, health education and physical education. The Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics were created and designed to generate a balance among concepts, skills, and problem solving. The curriculum is based on rigorous concept development, presents realistic and relevant tasks, and strongly emphasizes conceptual skills. The curriculum encourages reasoning in students and also encourages them to evaluate mathematical arguments both formally and informally. It teaches them to use the language of mathematics and to make connections between other mathematical topics and disciplines. These standards start at kindergarten and are carried out through the 12th grade. The standards create a strong, cohesive and coherent curriculum that leads students on a clear path to higher mathematics and intelligent citizenship. The standards are broken into two categories. From kindergarten through eighth grade, the Georgia standards are presented grade by grade. For each grade, there is a description of what each child should be able accomplish at the beginning of each grade level. The standards are presented course-by-course form ninth grade throughout twelfth grade. Specifically, the standards for the mathematics curriculum are broke into five categories of content standards: number and operations, measurement, geometry, algebra and data analysis, and probability. Each grade also has process standards that emphasize problem solving, reasoning, representation, connections and communication. This curriculum additionally requires that mathematics classes focus on students rather than teachers, using a balanced approach to instruction. The standards encourage students who are working individually or collaboratively to actively engage in inquiry related to real events. This is how knowledge and procedural skills should be developed in this context. It also encourages multiple representations of mathematics, alternative approaches to problem solving and the appropriate use of technology. The mathematics standards are measured each year through statewide testing. Students in grades one through eight take the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in the content areas of reading, English/language arts, and mathematics. High school level students must pass the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) and End of Course Tests (EOCT). EOCT includes 10 content area assessments including Mathematics I (Algebra/Geometry/Statistics), Mathematics II (Geometry/Algebra II/Statistics), GPS Algebra and GPS Geometry. Any student enrolled in and/or receiving credit for an EOCT course, regardless of grade level, are required to take the EOCT upon completion of that course.