Sapling Learning Introduces Online Supplemental Science Program for Texas High Schools

Online, April 30, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Sapling Learning, a leading provider of interactive homework and assessment software for the higher education sciences, announced today the introduction of the following online high school science programs:

• Sapling Learning High School Biology - Texas Edition
• Sapling Learning High School Chemistry - Texas Edition
• Sapling Learning High School Integrated Physics and Chemistry - Texas Edition
• Sapling Learning High School Physics - Texas Edition

Sapling Learning's programs are:
• Built specifically to 100% of the TEKS high school science standards
• Engaging, interactive, and provide context sensitive feedback to students
• Aligned to the NEW STAAR End-of-Course Blueprints
• Aligned to the existing, adopted Texas high school science textbooks
• Designed to provide real-time, differentiated coaching and feedback

"We are excited to introduce our high school science programs and participate in the TEA Supplemental Science adoption process this spring," said James Caras, Ph.D., CEO, Sapling Learning. "We believe that teachers will appreciate the quality, flexibility and ease-of-use of our products, not to mention the automatic grading features. Our programs promote students' higher order thinking skills while providing immediate coaching and feedback to help them master challenging concepts. Sapling Learning has received high praise for our effectiveness in the higher education market and we look forward to supporting high school science teachers as they prepare their students for college and career readiness."

Sapling Learning's High School programs are effective for a variety of applications including:
• Practice and mastery
• Online homework and quizzes
• STAAR EOC review and practice including the new griddable answer formats
• Intervention
• Formative & benchmark assessments including the ability to create custom assessments
• Pre-lab preparation
• Providing exemplars for use in group instructional settings

Sapling Learning has organized a series of informational webinars during the month of May for Texas educators to learn more about how the High School Science programs can bring value to their districts, schools, teachers, and students. To register for one of these free informational webinars please visit http://www.saplinglearning.com/highschool.