Improving Performance on State Assessments

  • 01/05/01

Homeroom.com, the Princeton Review's Web-based educational solution for improving performance on high-stakes state assessments, is now available nationwide. Homeroom.com provides test preparation solutions and curriculum-focused learning tools to teachers, students and parents. The site specializes in the preparation for major multi-state assessment exams, including SAT-9, ITBS and CTBS/Terra Nova. Other state specific tests for Texas, Florida, Virginia and New York are also included.

Homeroom.com is expanding the subjects and grades it covers to offer its solution to as many students as possible. Subscribers will be able to utilize the program to improve reading and math skills for students in grades 3 through 8. The site is available for community licenses at the district, school and classroom level. Once a school or district subscribes to Homeroom.com, its administrators, teachers, parents and students receive unlimited access to the service. Homeroom.com, New York, NY, (212) 874-8282, www.homeroom.com.

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