SRA/McGraw-Hill's 'Number Worlds' Meets Florida Sunshine Standards, Provides Early Math Intervention for Grades K-8

SRA/McGraw-Hill recently introduced an updated edition of Number Worlds® (http://www.flnumberworlds.com/), a standards-based, comprehensive math prevention/intervention program completely aligned with Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx). The educational publisher also launched FLnumberworlds.com to provide Florida educators background on the program, including sample lessons, research and efficacy, program components, software trials, author bios, and much more.

Number Worlds is designed for students in Grades K-8 identified with math deficiencies who have not responded to reteaching efforts or who have a sustained lack of adequate progress in mathematics. They may be one to two years behind their peers in mathematical proficiency.

The program provides intensive focus on developing foundational understanding and skills. It provides explicit, scientifically based instruction emphasizing the five critical elements of mathematics proficiency: understanding, computing, applying, reasoning/problem solving, and engagement.

Number Worlds can be implemented flexibly to meet students' diverse learning needs:

  --  Whole Class: Levels A-C, in particular, are designed for whole-class
      settings, but all levels can be used for whole-class instruction.
  --  Math Resource Room: Number Worlds is effective in small group pull-out
      sessions with a teacher or a teacher's aide.
  --  After School: Because the activities are engaging, Number Worlds'
      intensive math activities work well for both intervention and regular
      education students in after-school programs.
  --  Summer School: Number Worlds is ideal for mathematics summer school.
  --  Tutoring: Number Worlds is highly effective when used in an
      individualized tutoring session in which a teacher or an aide
      participates in activities.

  --  Exceptional Student Education: Students with special needs benefit
      from Number Worlds' intensive concrete, pictorial, and abstract
      development of concepts.

Number Worlds supports the Response to Intervention method (RtI) and helps schools meet their academic objectives. Number Worlds is appropriate for Tier II (supplemental intervention) and Tier III (intensive intervention).

In addition to supporting struggling students, Number Worlds provides rich instruction for Florida's exceptional students. Access Points for exceptional students are aligned to Next Generation Sunshine State Standards with reduced levels of complexity. They ensure access to the general curriculum at each grade level. Access Points describe the knowledge and skills required at each grade level, and are written within three levels of complexity: Independent, Supported, and Participatory, with Participatory level being the least complex.

About SRA/McGraw-Hill

SRA/McGraw-Hill is the top provider of specialized research-based educational programs and professional development for the elementary market. Leading programs include SRA Imagine It! reading program, Direct Instruction, SRA Number Worlds, and additional core and supplemental programs. SRA is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP). McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment, and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at MHEducation.com. For more information on SRA/McGraw-Hill's products, call 1-888-SRA-4543 and visit SRAonline.com.

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CONTACT: Patti Cowles of Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, +1-312-233-7782,
patti_cowles@mcgraw-hill.com; or Melina Metzger of Paul Werth Associates,
+1-614-224-8114, Ext. 236, mmetzger@paulwerth.com

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