Extended Learning Since 1992

• Standards-Based Online Assessment

• Study Buddy Handheld Tutors

• English and Spanish

• Learning Stations: Brainchild Academy

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- Plutarch

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Achiever! Web-Based Assessment..... Pages 6-9A formative assessment program built from your state standards.Pretests, multimedia instruction, post tests, and real-time reports.

Mechanics Basic Skills in 3 Languages..... Pages 10-13An online basic skills program with multimedia for students who perform far belowgrade level. Change any screen to Spanish or Haitian.

Study Buddy Handheld Tutors..... Pages 4-5Study Buddies have cartridges with Achiever! and Mechanics lessons.Study Buddies are used with 5 research-based extended learningstrategies. They are especially popular in Title I and 21st Century programs.

Winners of “Exemplary School” status in Miami-Dade use Achiever! and Study Buddies to make AYP for multiple years.Case studies and research are available at www.Brainchild.com.

Table of Contents

Brainchild Academy Concept..... Back CoverA comprehensive, powerful system for alternative education, 21st CCLCʼs, andother after school programs. Learning stations provide variety and stimulateachievement by addressing different learning styles.

Table of Contents

Reading, Writing, Math, and Science for Grades 2 - 12

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Brainchild is all about student engagement!Award-winning programs transform schools with:

• Easy Implementation• Increased Access to Technology• Improved State Test Scores• Parental Involvement

Research-Based ApplicationsSchool-Wide Data-Driven ProgramsUse data to drive instruction! Achiever! standards-basedonline assessment gives real-time reports. It provides lots ofextra instruction targeted to individual student needs. FInd outquickly and easily which students need help and which donʼt.

After School & Summer SchoolThe Brainchild Academy concept provides three learningstations to deploy a variety of powerful instructional strategies.

Special EducationStudy Buddy gives gentle, self-paced instruction. ADHD andstudents with disabilities respond well to using motor skills onthis handheld device. Cooperative learning strategies helpstrengthen critical thinking and social skills. This buildsconfidence and self-esteem.

Migrant Education & ELL - ESL - ESOLBilingual instruction helps students learn academic conceptswith native language support. Multimedia instruction can beplayed in English or in Spanish. Question items and feedbackcan be changed instantly from English to Spanish by clickingon the Español button.

See demos and free trials at www.Brainchild.com.

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State-Specific Math, Reading,Writing, and Science.

Basic Skills in 3 Languages.

Study Buddy! Differentiated Instruction

Software on CartridgesSoftware cartridges have up to 25 lessons

and 1,000 question items.

Riley had the highest FCATscore in her school!

“Students find Study Buddy to be engaging, fun, and easy to use. The first year evaluation showed statistically significant improvements in Math.”- Sue Martin, 21st Century Community Learning Director, Fort Worth, TX

Study Buddy! Differentiated Instruction

Multimedia InstructionImmediate FeedbackReview/Correct MistakesEnglish/Spanish/Haitian

Multimedia InstructionImmediate FeedbackReview/Correct MistakesEnglish/Spanish/Haitian

10-Pack with 20 Carts: $3995Volume Discount Packages (page 14)

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Peer MentoringOlder students help younger students. Thisresults in academic and behavioral benefitsfor both.

Mentor ProgramsVolunteers can help! Study Buddy has allthe answers and solutions.

Parental InvolvementMany parents want to help, but donʼt knowwhere to start. Study Buddy explains theconcepts, so parents and children canlearn together.

Self-Paced StudyStruggling learners need more time ontask and repetition to build automaticity.They enjoy learning on their own!

Cooperative LearningStudents strengthen critical thinking skillsand build confidence. This is a powerfulstudent engagement activity.

“It tells me why I’m wrong andhow to get it right!”

Itʼs All About AttitudeStudy Buddies let students learn at their ownpace. They become active learners. Teachersreport that they have seen unhappy, strugglingstudents transform their attitudes.

Use the TEST mode to test your knowledge.

Use PLAY LESSON to play a multimedialesson on each concept.

Use the STUDY mode to receive immediatefeedback for every answer selection.

“We used 60 Study Buddies for low-performing 8th grade math students, 9 weeks before ourstate test. Our pass rate increased by 36%!” - Dr. Ray Allen, Atlantic City Schools

Study Buddies Engage Your Students!

Centro Campesino 21st CCLC has used Study Buddiesfor 3 years in their “Academy” setting.

“Everyone is using Achiever! and loving it in all 7 of our schools! Our teachers have done a phenomenal job at incorporating Brainchild into theirclassroom instruction.” - April Nobles, Bogalusa City School District, LA (beginning 4th year of district-wide Achiever! usage)

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Achiever! Online AssessmentAchiever! Online Assessment

Classroom Report

The Classroom Report is numbered by your state standards.It shows both the class average and individual student scoreson each of your standards.

Adjust Individual and Group Instruction with Real-Time Reports

The Student Report lists pretest and post test scores for each individualstate standard, and time on task. Bar graphs illustrate progress for parents.

Student Report

You can make assignments by your state standards!

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Math Reading Writing ScienceAchiever! has thousands of grade-specific content itemsbuilt from your state standards. We review test itemspecifications and released tests. Lessons and reportsare numbered by your state standards, eliminating theneed for time-consuming alignments.

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Checking the student learning plan.

Change screens from English toSpanish with one click!

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“In our 4th Year of using Achiever! in 4 schools, we use it for effective group instruction with whiteboards. The multimedia is great!”- Jeff Davis, District Technology Director, Laurel Public Schools, MS

Achiever! Online AssessmentAchiever! Online Assessment

Choose a course or assignment.Choose a course or assignment. Individual Learning PlanIndividual Learning Plan

1. Students take a 10-questionpretest on one of your statestandards. This providesvalid data.

2. If the score is low, studentswatch a multimedia lesson tolearn the concept.

3. Use “Study” with immediatefeedback for self-pacedinstruction.

4. A 10-question post test on eachstandard documents progress.

Teachers can make assignments by statestandard to match what is taught in class.By clicking on an assignment, a studenttakes a 10-question quiz. Their score isimmediately in their personal learning planand all reports.

Or students can direct themselves,taking pretests in each standard, findingtheir weaknesses, and closing the gaps.

Pretest, practice, post test.Pretest, practice, post test.

Personal Learning Plans for Every Student!

A basic formative assessment principleis that students know what they have todo, and where they are in the process.The Personal Learning Plan lets themmaster the required standards.

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Language ArtsIncludes reading comprehensionand writing skills. Students answer10 questions on one concept, suchas Authorʼs Purpose.They read 10 passages of 75words each. The screen shows theSTUDY mode in use.

MathStudents pretest 10 questionson one state math standard.Question items are randomizedfrom a large bank of questions.The answer selections arerandomized to preventmemorization.

ScienceThis program gives studentsa solid foundation for highperformance on elementaryand middle school statescience tests.

Available in elementary andmiddle school versions.

Achiever! schools often reachthe highest improvement in theirdistricts. Hillcrest made steadyimprovement using Achiever!for 3 years.Its Academic Performance Indexshowed the greatest improvementof any school in its district.

“77 of 78 Students passed the TAKS retest!” - Beeville Elementary School

Free Trials!Call 800-811-2724

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For students of any age whoare far below grade level.

“St. Maryʼs Charter School science scores went from 44% in 2005 to 87% in 2006, We became a Recognized School.”“St. Maryʼs Charter School science scores went from 44% in 2005 to 87% in 2006, We became a Recognized School.”- Stan Simonson, Principal- Stan Simonson, Principal

MechanicsMechanics Has Native Language SupportHas Native Language SupportItʼs hard enough to learn new academic concepts, but itʼseven harder when language gets in the way. Each questionappears in English. The student can press the Español orKreyòl button to switch the screen to that native language.Over time, students need the native language support lessand less.

• Multimedia Instruction in 3 Languages• Individual Student Learning Plans• STUDY mode with immediate feedback• TEST mode for pretests and post tests

A place for struggling learners to find success.A place for struggling learners to find success.Mechanics is for students who perform far below grade level.It is skills-based, not grade-specific. It teaches the foundationslearned in grades 1 - 8. Students can begin at very low levels,gain confidence, and work their way up.

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Mechanics Basic Skills/ESLAvailable on Web and Study Buddy

Mechanics Basic Skills/ESLAvailable on Web and Study Buddy

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How it works.How it works.Students Choose a Course.They select a lesson from their personal learning plan.They take a pretest.If they need help, they play a multimedia lesson inEnglish, Spanish or Haitian.Then they use the STUDY mode for self-paced studywith immediate feedback.Finally, the TEST mode gives another 10-question quizto document progress.

Students choose a course to work on.

Study/Test/Play Lesson Screen

Basic FractionsAdd and Subtract Like DenominatorsAdd and Subtract Unlike DenominatorsEquivalent FractionsComparisons and LCMLowest Terms and GCF

Advanced FractionsMultiply FractionsMultiply Mixed NumbersDivide FractionsDivide Mixed Numbers

AlgebraSimplifying ExpressionsSolving EquationsAbsolute ValueInteger OperationsExponents

Many students have problems withfractions. This series goes from basicto advanced fraction operations andconcludes with solving equations andworking with integers.

Math Mechanics 2Math Mechanics 2

Addition and SubtractionSums to 20Addition with RegroupingDifferences under 20Subtraction with Regrouping

Multiplication and DivisionMultiply to 10 x 10Multiply with RegroupingDivide by 1 DigitLong Division

DecimalsPlace ValueAdd and SubtractMultiply and DivideMoney ProblemsCompare Fractions & Decimals

PercentsPercent of a numberCommissions and InterestPercent Increase-DecreaseRatios and ProportionsEquivalent Fractions-Decimals-Percents

Math 1 concentrates on operationsfrom single digit whole numbers todecimals and percents in real-worldsettings.

Math Mechanics 1Math Mechanics 1Mechanics is available on web andStudy Buddy cartridges.

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“Our school improved 62% this year to make AYP!” - Ed Brownlee, Principal of the Year, Los Angeles

Mechanics Basic Skills/ESLAvailable on Web and Study Buddy

Mechanics Basic Skills/ESLAvailable on Web and Study Buddy

These lessons give instruction andself-guided practice on readingcomprehension concepts.

Reading MechanicsReading Mechanics

Level 1Words in ContextMain IdeaReading for DetailsInferencesSequence

Level 2Words in ContextMain IdeaReading for DetailsInferencesSequence

Communicating effectively throughwriting is vital for lifelong success.This module progresses from endpunctuation to using quotation marksto working with various clauses.

Writing MechanicsWriting Mechanics

Writing Level 1Nouns: Recognition (People, places, things)Pronouns: Subject/object, singular, pluralVerbs: State of being, action, contextParts of Speech: AdjectivesCapitalization: First word, proper names, days, etc.Punctuation: End punctuation, commas, abbreviationsSpelling: Endings, plurals, i before eSentences: Complete and incomplete

Writing Level 2Nouns: Plural formsPronouns: Singular, plural, possessiveVerbs: Subject/verb agreementParts of speech: Prepositions, conjunctions, interjectionsCapitalization: Pronouns, days, seasonsPunctuation: Commas, apostrophes, contractionsSpelling: Homonyms and moreSentences: Complete, fragment, run-on

Writing Level 3Nouns: Noun forms and possessivesPronouns: Indefinite & personal in context.Verbs: Transitive/intransitive, parallel tensesParts of Speech: Adjectives, adverbsCapitalization: Greetings, place names, nationalitiesPunctuation: Commas, quotesSpelling: Common misspellingsSentences: Clauses

A strong vocabulary is essential forreading, writing, listening and speakingskills. This module of lessons teachesstudents to decode and comprehendabout 3,000 words. It also teachesprocesses to learn new words.

Vocabulary MechanicsVocabulary Mechanics

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Level 3Words in ContextMain IdeaReading for DetailsInferencesSequence

Level 1HomonymsSynonyms & AntonymsMultiple MeaningsPrefixes & SuffixesCompound Words

Level 2HomonymsSynonyms & AntonymsMultiple MeaningsPrefixes & SuffixesCompound Words

Level 3AnalogiesHomonymsMultiple MeaningsPrefixes & SuffixesSynonyms & Antonyms

Achiever! Standards-Based CartridgesQty. Item_____ SBA-2M Grade 2 Math_____ SBA-3M Grade 3 Math_____ SBA-4M Grade 4 Math_____ SBA-5M Grade 5 Math_____ SBA-6M Grade 6 Math_____ SBA-7M Grade 7 Math_____ SBA-8M Grade 8 Math_____ SBA-10M Exit Level Math_____SBA-5S Grade 3 - 8 Science

Mechanics Basic Skills/ESL CartridgesItem Cartridges are in English or Spanish or Haitian.

English Spanish HaitianEnglish Spanish Haitian

Math Level 1 _____ SBMM-001 _____SBMM-S01 _____ SBMM-H01Math Level 2 _____ SBMM-002 _____SBMM-S02 _____ SBMM-H02

Reading Level 1 _____ SBMR--001 _____SBMR-S01 _____ SBMR-H01Reading Level 2 _____ SBMR--002 _____SBMR-S02 _____ SBMR-H02Reading Level 3 _____ SBMR--003 _____SBMR-S03 _____ SBMR-H03

Vocabulary 1 _____ SBMV-001 _____SBMV-S01 _____ SBMV-H01Vocabulary 2 _____ SBMV-002 _____SBMV-S02 _____ SBMV-H02Vocabulary 3 _____ SBMV--003 _____SBMV-S03 _____ SBMV-H03

Writing Level 1 _____ SBMW-001 _____SBMW-S01 _____ SBMW-H01Writing Level 2 _____ SBMW-002 _____SBMW-S02 _____ SBMW-H02Writing Level 3 _____ SBMW-003 _____SBMW-S03 _____ SBMW-H03

Specify your state here.Achiever! carts are state-specific.

_____ SBA-2LA Grade 2 Reading/Writing_____ SBA-3LA Grade 3 Reading/Writing_____ SBA-4LA Grade 4 Reading/Writing_____ SBA-5LA Grade 5 Reading/Writing_____ SBA-6LA Grade 6 Reading/Writing_____ SBA-7LA Grade 7 Reading/Writing_____ SBA-8LA Grade 8 Reading/Writing_____ SBA-10LA Exit Level Reading/Writing

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Total Mechanics cartridges

_____ SB-01 Study Buddy $299.99_____ Individual Cartridges $49.99

Volume Discounts_____ SB-01LP5 5-Pack $1997.50 includes 10 cartridges_____ SB-01LP10 10-Pack $3995. includes 20 cartridges_____ SB-01LP50 50-Pack $18,995. includes 100 cartridges Save $1,000._____ SB-01LP100 100-Pack $36,995. includes 200 cartridges Save $3,000.

$____________ Study Buddies/Packs Amount

$____________ Extra cartridges after volume discount packs, $40 each

$____________ 1% of subtotal for Shipping

$__________________________ Total Study Buddy Order

Study Buddy Order Form1. Choose quantity of Study Buddies2. Fill in quantity of each cartridge title.3. Total the number of cartridges.4. If you order cartridges in excess of those

with the “Pack” discounts, these cost $40.5. Compute the total amount.

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Brainchild AcademyData-driven instruction, cooperative learning, tutoring.

Learning StationsAssessment Station: 20 - 30 minutesStudents use online assessment on computers to find weakareas andreceive instruction. The automatic PersonalLearning Plan and reports are generated.

Instruction Station: 20-30 minutesStudy Buddy handheld units are used for self-pacedinstruction and cooperative learning.

Tutor Station: 20-30 minutesA tutor asks students which standards they are working onand how itʼs going. Worksheets printed from Achiever!are used for direct, one-on-one instruction.

Successful Students!Successful Students!Tremendous gains have been shown in after school andsummer school programs using the Academy Concept.Research shows that variety stimulates achievement.

Case studies showsubgroup scoregains on state tests.

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