February 2013
Greetings!    

 

This month is dedicated to the celebration of the years of dedication, persistence and inspiration that Bill Ingui provided as co-founder and Presdient of Castle Software.  Bill is one of the original founders of Castle Software, and is succeeded by Scott Fischer.  Scott has led the Sales, Marketing and Training teams over the past eleven years.

 

The entire Castle Learning team wishes Bill a long and happy retirement, and looks forward to Scott's leadership as we reaffirm our commitment to empowering students through educational tools.
In This Issue
eInstruction Device Manager
Webinar Schedule
Math News
Enhance Literacy Skills
Upcoming Conferences
Calculator-Based Questions
Watsons Go to Birmingham
Customer Support Mail Bag
ACT/SAT BOGO
eInstruction Device Manager Update 

If you are an educator who uses the eInstruction "clicker" feature in Castle Learning, and you use a Mac with Mountain Lion, this message is for you!

You may need to uninstall your current Device Manager for eInstruction and then install the most up-to-date version for the best experience. You can find the latest Device Manager by logging in to your Castle Learning account and visiting the "Documents" section.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact  Customer Support.

February Webinar Schedule

Webinars are an easy, flexible way to learn more about Castle Learning. The webinar calendar is updated and ready for your perusing. Go to castlelearning.com/webinars to find a topic that fits your needs!

 

To schedule a convenient, hands-on workshop for your teachers and/or administrators, call (800) 345-7606 or email training@castlelearning.com
Math News
Regents Exam Questions Available

The January 2012 NYS Regents exam questions* are now available in Algebra II & Trigonometry and Geometry.

The August 2012 NYS Regents exam questions* are also now available in Integrated Algebra.

Enhance Literacy Skills

 

Are you looking for a way for to improve your students' literacy skills while still focusing on social studies, science or technical knowledge? Or while enjoying a fictional story set during a very real historical time period?

Castle Learning has reading sets that span all levels and a vast number of topics. Many of our active users are unaware of this feature, which is available to everyone.

Upcoming Conferences
Meet the Castle Learning Team

Feb 7 - Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey
Calculator-Based Questions  

Questions in math courses for Castle Learning may require the use of a calculator. In most instances, we have the "Key Stroke" sequence or "screen grabs" available in the hint and/or reason section of our answers for your students' benefit. 

These calculator based questions can be found in most levels, but are generally found in the higher end topics.

 

New Constructed Response Questions
The Watson Go to Birmingham

The Castle Learning English Curriculum Team has just released constructed response questions for the novel: The Watsons Go to Birmingham. The 30 new extended response questions are in addition to the 150 multiple-choice questions previously available for this classic novel.  Teachers will find a variety of questions including:

  • Written response: short answer and essay
  • Graphic Organizers
  • Plot
  • Analysis
  • End of Novel
Customer Support Mail Bag

In this month's mail bag you can get the answers to the following questions by clicking on the blue hyperlinks:
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ACT/SAT Prep
Goes BOGO 

Method Test Prep and Castle Learning have been working together to increase opportunities for schools and districts to help students excel on the ACT and SAT.

For a limited time, when your school or district invests in one component of the preparatory program, your students will receive access to both components! Two tests...two opportunities for improvement...one investment. 

Contact your territory manager or email sales@castlelearning.com to learn more.

Offer valid through March 31st, 2013.
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