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Bridges User Alerts and Updates January  31,  2010
Greetings!
 
In this issue we highlight a number of new tools and resources.  We invite you to offer your feedback and suggestions.
 
Best wishes,
 
The Math Learning Center
 
Assessments in Bridges
 
Teena Staller, Instructional Math Coach and Title 1 Coordinator for Medford School District in Oregon, has put together a comprehensive list of all the assessments in Bridges and Number Corner for each grade level.  She has also created a presentation about the different types of assessments in the curriculum.
 
 
If you would like the original files (Microsoft Word and PowerPoint), please contact her at Teena.Staller@medford.k12.or.us
 
Bridges Blog Comes Home
 
The Bridges Blog has been incorporated into the Support for Materials section of the MLC Web site. 
 
"While we were satisfied with the service from Edublog we felt the integration with our Web site would enhance this offering." said Dan Raguse, President.
 
We invite all Bridges users to comment on posting as well as submit questions and ideas for topics.
 
Go to Bridges Blog >
 
Student Books
 
Pre-printed Practice Books Now Available
 
Bridges Practice Books
 
In response to many requests we have created pre-printed, consumable versions of the student materials from the Bridges Practice Book Blacklines. 
 
View product pages:  Gr K, Gr 1, Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5 
To order call 800-575-8130.
 
The full set of blacklines, including these student materials, as well as answer keys and skills correlations charts, are available for free on our Web site.  From the Support for Materials section select your grade level and then choose Supplements.
 
Selected Student Books 50% Off
 
Student BookNon-perforated versions of selected titles and grade levels are available at 50% off while supplies last.
 
Visit our new Specials page for more details.  Go now >
In This Issue
Assessments in Bridges
Bridges Blog Comes Home
Student Books News
Highlights
From the Bridges Blog and MLC Web site
 
Calendar Display Idea (Gr K)
More > 
 
Addition and Subtraction Fact Strategy Posters (Gr 2-3)
 
Extensions for Gifted Students (Gr 5)
More >
 
Great Source for Free Computer Based Math Games and Activities (Gr K-5)
 
What They're Saying
 
"For the first time in my 11 years of teaching I feel my class truly has a good grasp of fractions. Great job getting my kids there!"
- Gr 5 Teacher, Evansville, WY
 
"Bridges is everything I have wanted in a program. I am seeing growth like never before, and most importantly I see students realizing that math is thinking and problem solving not just factual data processing."
- Gr 3 Teacher, Deerfield, IL
 
We'd Like to Hear from You
Do you have something you'd like to share about your experiences with Bridges or Number Corner?
 
Support Specialists
 
We are committed to your successful implementation.
 
Our curriculum specialists are available via phone Mon - Fri from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST at 800-575-8130
 
You may also send an email to MLC Support.
 
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