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Fall 2003 Release of NovaNET from Pearson Digital Learning Includes New Assessment Component New "Digital Store Front School" in Colorado Springs' District 11 to Feature the Online Learning System Mesa, AZ - September 5, 2003 - At the grand opening of School District 11's new Digital Store Front School in Colorado Springs this Monday, attendees will get a first-hand view of the latest release of Pearson Digital Learning's NovaNET® online courseware system. The NovaNET fall release will feature a new norm-referenced assessment series called the Basic Achievement Skills Inventory (BASI(TM)), as well as 105 newly enhanced multimedia lessons. The winner of awards from such trade publications as Media & Methods and eSchool News, NovaNET is an online, standards-based curriculum and assessment system designed for grades 6-12.The NovaNET system has been used in various District 11 schools for several years. With the opening of The Digital Store Front School, students can now access the algebra, language arts, social studies, and science lessons at the district's progressive new Citadel Mall location. The neighboring Douglas County School District in Castle Rock has used NovaNET with great success, as well. A case study documenting their program can be found at the Pearson Digital Learning web site: http://www.pearsonedtech.com/successes/novanet/douglascounty.cfm Adding the new, high caliber, norm-referenced BASI assessment to NovaNET's existing diagnostic, prescriptive and mastery-based curriculum helps answer the need for increasingly sophisticated tools that help schools demonstrate compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act. According to Sandra Lassiter, senior product manager, "More than 35 years of research have shown that use of the NovaNET system helps to increase graduation rates, but these new tests will provide clear accountability by enabling teachers to monitor student progress against state and national standards." In addition to the new assessment series, the NovaNET fall 2003 release also includes 105 new multimedia-enhanced lessons that benefit from modernized graphics and a more attractive and intuitive interface. The enhancements encompass 48 grammar lessons, 32 vocabulary lessons, and 25 science lessons including biology, astronomy, physics, and ecology. About the NovaNET System The NovaNET system delivers the most comprehensive, interactive and engaging online curriculum, testing, assessment, student management, and record-keeping, designed specifically for middle and high school learners. The NovaNET system's thousands of hours of basic skills, middle and high school English, mathematics, science, social studies, electives, ESL, GED preparation, SAT/ACT preparation, life skills, school-to-work, and post-secondary curriculum and assessment programs are aligned to national and state standards. Continuously upgraded and enhanced, it continues to evolve to incorporate the latest technology and meet the changing needs of education. About Pearson Digital Learning With more than 40 years of experience in developing, delivering, and supporting curriculum, assessment, and enterprise data management products, Pearson Digital Learning is the leader in offering comprehensive solutions for preK-12 education. Reaching more than 20 million students annually, our products include the SASIxp(TM) student information system, SuccessMaker® Enterprise and NovaNET® comprehensive courseware systems, KnowledgeBox(TM) digital learning system, and Concert(TM) Instruction & Assessment. Pearson Digital Learning is also the exclusive distributor for the Waterford Early Reading Program(TM) and Waterford Early Math & Science(TM), both created by the Waterford Institute. Pearson Digital Learning is part of Pearson Education (NYSE:PSO - News), the world's leading integrated education company. More information can be found at: http://www.PearsonEdTech.com/ or http://www.PearsonDigital.com/. Media Contact |
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