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Frequently Asked Questions
To people who have not used it, Comprehensive Courseware can seem
confusing, here we have assembled some of the more common questions
that we are asked.
What is Comprehensive Courseware?
Comprehensive Courseware is flexible curriculum-based software that
is supported by a management system.
What vendors does the LHRIC deal with?
We are currently supporting, NCS Learn's SuccessMaker, CompassLearning
Tomorrow's Promise and Electronic Education's Waterford Early Program.
Are many schools in this area using Comprehensive Courseware?
The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center currently supports over
80 sites using Comprehensive Courseware in Rockland, Westchester and
Putnam counties.
What value will the LHRIC add to our Comprehensive Courseware investment?
The LHRIC will use its years of experience with Comprehensive Courseware
to help you achieve your educational goals. We provide a range of
services to help our customers maximize their technology investment.
What types of student data does Comprehensive Courseware collect?
This varies from product to product, but in general, time on task,
specific skill performance scores, areas of difficulty and skills
mastered are covered by each of the programs we support. Some Comprehensive
Courseware packages provide dozens of different types of reports.
Isn't Comprehensive Courseware all that old "Drill and Kill" software?
Comprehensive Courseware is designed to address different learning
styles, the packages the LHIRC currently supports address multiple
learning styles, including open-ended activities, writing exercises,
art based activities as well as drill and practice models
Is Comprehensive Courseware aligned to the New York State standards?
Yes, Comprehensive Courseware curriculum content is designed to support
national and state educational standards, as defined by the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the International Reading
Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE),
and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Comprehensive
courses align closely with most national and New York State standardized
tests, the Terra Nova Tests, and the TONYS among others..
Who do I contact to find out more?
The LHRIC Comprehensive Courseware staff currently has over 20 years
of experience helping teachers and administrators make informed decisions
about these ever evolving products. Click the link below to find out
how to contact us directly.
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