Item: Renaissance Accelerated Math
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Accelerated Math (AM) in our elementary classrooms. The data is used to group students as well as track growth and possible performance on state tests. It is being used by the entire school which consists or Pre-K to 5th grades classes. I don't see a problem with it. I use it in conjunction with lessons so that students are being taught the skills which they are practicing.

Pros and Cons

Allows students to master and review various skills.
Allows students to work above their grade level.
Allow students to work in groups or separate on particular skills.

I wish that the diagnostic report could show missed problems in numerical order instead of by skills.

Return on Investment

I'm able to track students growth.
I'm able to give students a variety of questions from the same skill.

Alternatives Considered

Accelerated Reading and STAR Assessments. We use all three to help prepare students for state assessments. They are all targeting a different area so one is not better than the other. We use the reading portion to help with growth in reading and the STAR Assessments to pinpoint those who struggle with reading to prepare interventions.

Other Software Used

Renaissance Accelerated Reader

Likelihood to Recommend

Great for reinforcing skills currently being taught and previously taught. I also like that I can challenge higher level students by giving them a library above their grade level and I can also help struggling students by giving them a library lower than the majority. I also like that when students master a skill that they still see it through reviews. This allows them to continue working on a skill instead of learning and forgetting it.

Works great for us and we're an a school!

Overall Satisfaction with Renaissance Accelerated Math