White Papers

The research below demonstrates clearly how the Measuring Up® and Focused Instruction programs incorporate research-based strategies and pedagogically sound principles for teaching and learning. These documents describe the theoretical grounding of the Measuring Up® and Focused Instruction programs in the theory of reading, mathematics, assessment, science, and instructional design.

To help make the connections between standards, research, and each state-specific Measuring Up® program, these documents include the following:

• Research-Based Pedagogy of the Measuring Up® Program
• Evidence of Effectiveness
• Research References
• Sample Pages from the Measuring Up® worktexts and Diagnostic Practice Tests

California Content Standards

Florida Sunshine State Standards

Illinois Learning Standards

Michigan Content Standards

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

New York State Learning Standards

Ohio Academic Content Standards/Ohio Learning Outcomes

Pennsylvania Academic Standards

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

Virginia Standards of Learning

Measuring Up e-Path - California

Measuring Up e-Path - Texas

Critical Reading

Count On It

Word Explorer

Keep On Reading

Keep On Reading Science

Turbo Math