Our newest course is now ready for beta testing!
Math Upgrade 1 covers the Common Core Standards for 1st grade, including counting, addition, measurement and shapes . [Read more...]
New Video: Learning Upgrade’s Common Core Solution
May 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
Schools are facing a difficult transition to the Common Core Standards. Our Common Core Solution (click for PDF) helps every student master the standards and succeed on the new computer-based tests. [Read more...]
iPad Winner! Thanks To All For Visiting Us At NCTM Denver!
April 22, 2013 By 3 Comments
We had a great time in Denver for NCTM 2013. We would like to thank everyone who came to our workshops and stopped by our booth. We will be mailing out free course codes to all who attended, as well as the link for a free pilot. We would also like to congratulate Paula Keeling of North Little Rock, AR for winning the iPad in our drawing!!
Check out the gallery of photos from NCTM 2013 below!
Come Visit Our Booth At NCTM Denver!
April 12, 2013 By 1 Comment
Come visit our booth, #1525, at NCTM Denver! We will be giving away an iPad, just have your badge scanned at our booth to enter. [Read more...]
Video of the Week: Polynomial Basics From Algebra Learning Upgrade
March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Teaches polynomial terms, monomial, binomial, trinomial, and order. This song is from the Math Upgrade and Algebra Upgrade online courses by Learning Upgrade.
Happy Pi Day!!
March 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
Video of the Week: Parallel Lines Lesson from Math Learning Upgrade
February 19, 2013 By 2 Comments
Teaches parallel and perpendicular lines. This song is from the Math Upgrade and Algebra Upgrade online courses by Learning Upgrade. Teachers: use this interactive lesson whole-class on your projector or Smartboard with a free teacher evaluation at learningupgrade.com. Enroll your students with a free school pilot. Parents: your child can complete a whole course in math using 60 lessons like this one. Get your free trial at learningupgrade.com
English Upgrade 1 Now Complete!
February 5, 2013 By 5 Comments
All 60 levels of the English Upgrade 1 courses are now available for students and teachers. We would like to thank everyone who used English Upgrade 1 during its beta testing over the past few months.
For teachers and admins already using Learning Upgrade, you can add English Upgrade 1 to your student and teacher accounts in the Teacher Menu using the “Add Course” button.
If you have already enrolled students in English Upgrade 1, the courses have automatically been converted to a full English Upgrade 1 course.
For those who are not currently using Learning Upgrade, you can play the English Upgrade 1 demo by clicking on this link: 
Video of the Week: Rhyming Word Building Song from EU1
January 15, 2013 By 3 Comments
Rhyming Word Building Song from the English Upgrade Online Course
This week Sing-a-long Sam shares a tune from English Upgrade 1!
Basic Math Improvements With Upgrade Courses at Florida State
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A group of Basic Math classes at Florida State College at Jacksonville improved from a 66.75% passing rate in Fall 2011 to 84.5% average in Fall 2012 after using Learning Upgrade courses.
Dr. Sarae Mathews shared the results from her Basic Math MAT0018 classes. Students completed the Pre-Alebra Upgrade 60-lesson online course from Learning Upgrade. In addition, they completed the Math XL program traditionally used in the classes.
With the addition of the Pre-Algebra Upgrade in the 2012 school year, scores improved significantly for the classes:
This semester my overall success rate was 85%, which signifies a huge improvement for this course. In addition, I had no Withdrawals.
Here’s the breakdown.
TR 5:30 class: 83% success
15 out of 18 passed with an A, B, or C
3 failed with an F or FN (failure for nonattendance)
MW 1:00 class: 81% success
17 out of 21 passed with an A, B, or C
1 received a D
1 signed a contract for an I (incomplete) grade – she has up to 8 wks to finish her work
2 failed with an F or FN
MW 10:00 class: 89% success
17 out of 19 passed with an A, B, or C
2 failed with an FN
TR 1:00 class: 85% success
17 out of 20 passed with an A, B, or C
1 received a D
2 failed with an F or FN
I think the following contributed to these great results:
- by front loading the course with LearningUpgrade lessons, the foundation was laid for the MathXL work
- LearningUpgrade was most engaging – it “forced” the students to WORK intently the first month of the term
- 45% of the students completed the course early, by Thanksgiving, so I could spend more time helping the slower learners.
Feedback from Students:
LU was engaging: SA & A 91%
LU was easy to complete: SA & A 77%
LU was clear: SA & A 82%
LU helped me with MathXL: SA & A 96%
I liked LU online program: SA & A 69%
I feel prepared for Elementary Algebra: SA & A 100%
I feel I am more successful in solving math problems: SA & A 100%
Dr. Matthews plans to continue using the Learning Upgrade courses in the Basic Math classes for next semester and develop best practices to improve the passing rate.
