HELP - WHY SHOULD I PURCHASE A CLASSROOM, INC. PROGRAM?

A. The different packages of our program can be used during the school year to supplement regular content-area classes or serve as an
after-school, summer-school, or Saturday-class curriculum. For more information, see How and Where Classroom, Inc. is Used.

A. Classroom, Inc. provides customized teacher planners and comprehensive teacher training and support that ensures success in any academic situation. Simulations can be matched to both content and skills.

A. When students use our program, they make real career-world decisions while having fun. They get a first-hand opportunity to see how their academic and life skills will benefit them in real-world workplaces. Our instruction is inquiry-based and follows a learn-by-doing model. In all of our simulations, students—including those who are struggling—are the decision-makers. Classroom, Inc. makes all students responsible for their instruction, and they in turn respond positively and achieve at a higher level.

A. We encourage you to look at our results. Because our program is aligned to standards and was developed to both engage students and help them improve their literacy and math skills, students not only score better on tests after using our program, but their teachers report increased engagement and attendance. Classroom, Inc. focuses on the core academic and workplace-readiness skills students need to be successful.

A. Our research confirms that students at all levels like to learn using the computer—that they enjoy playing the role of a responsible employee working in a decision-making team and that they often discover hidden talents. Since our program themes are of interest to middle and high school students alike, it is easy to “scale up” by choosing a simulation that might be too challenging for struggling readers but would meet the needs of grade-level achievers perfectly. For guidance in selecting the best package for on-grade-level students, contact one of our business development managers.

A. All the industry-specific curriculum packages featured in our program support core literacy and math skills, problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and 21st-century skills. All focus on core content areas by placing students in decision-making roles within an industry directly related to that content area. Additionally, all are leveled, and we work with your instructional team to find the right match for your students’ grade, reading, and achievement levels. Here are some examples of program content-area matches:

The Chelsea Bank: Math; Financial Literacy
The Community Clinic: Health; Life Science
What’s Up Magazine: English; Journalism
The Green Mountain Paper Company: Life Science; Environmental Science, Geometry
West End Law: Social Studies; Civics

A. That might depend simply on how much time you have to implement Classroom, Inc. materials. The Complete package works best in semester-long courses, summer school, and in after-school programs. The Expanded package is ideal for credit-recovery and bridge programs, where instruction is limited to 50–60 hours. Our Core package is a perfect supplementary curriculum to reinforce academic skills in content-area classes. All packages provide standards-aligned skills. Classroom, Inc. supplies customized lesson planners for your specific purpose.

Of course, the best way to find out the perfect fit for you is to contact our sales team; they will provide numerous examples of how educators have used our Learning Environments.
 

A. We primarily serve students in Grades 5–12. We have had particular success with students who struggle in school and with unengaged or reluctant learners.