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The only differentiated reading and
writing solution created specifically for
high school students.
TeenBiz™ provides the first Web-based, individualized reading and writing instruction solution for grades
6-12 that reaches every student at his or her Lexile level. Powered by a proprietary software engine that
distributes assignments to the entire class, but tailors them according to each student's reading level,
TeenBiz enables teachers to easily customize content and monitor student progress over time.
Importantly, TeenBiz extends teachers' reach without increasing workloads or time demands. Perhaps
most important of all, TeenBiz is proven to accelerate reading comprehension, writing proficiency,
vocabulary development and high-stakes test scores.
accounts to support the home-
school connection.
Parents, teachers and students must work together to
guarantee the successful growth of every student. TeenBiz™
provides the ideal forum for enhancing communication and
extending learning into the home environment. This Web-based
solution offers parents their own accounts so they can contact
teachers and students regularly through the secure email
system. This provides access to student work and supplies
parents with information at their level on how to help their child
achieve. Access to students' lessons fosters communication
around real-world topics and accelerates reading and writing
achievement for all.

How TeenBiz™ works…wonders.

TeenBiz™ is the first instruction solution that delivers truly differentiated reading and writing assignments
based on each student's actual Lexile™ level.

● Assess. Students' Lexile levels are assessed initially using LevelSet™, a proprietary
assessment tool that determines each student's level of comprehension for informational text.
This enables progress to be made immediately, without spending precious time identifying
students' correct levels.
● Individualize. Each day, students receive level-appropriate, standards-aligned nonfiction
reading/writing assignments via email. The Web-based assignments are interactive, engaging
and highly motivating. They provide more time on task and more practice - which in turn fosters
gains in reading comprehension, writing skills and vocabulary development across subject areas.
● Reassess. Students' levels of comprehension are monitored by a daily formative assessment
of students' reading comprehension abilities. However, in order to measure Lexile growth, a
second administration of LevelSet is given mid-year so that students' Lexiles can be adjusted and
more appropriate-leveled assignments can be delivered. A post assessment is done at the end of
the year when another version of LevelSet is administered.
● Report. TeenBiz also provides teachers and administrators with ongoing management
reports and diagnostic data that enable individualized intervention and remediation based on a
given student's needs.

A student-centered pathway to success.

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TeenBiz™ utilizes a five-step process designed and scientifically validated to spur literacy achievement
among teen-age students.

1. Set a schema. Students read and reply to a daily email, which sets the stage for what they
are about to read. Students start reading and writing in an informal environment that encourages
them to make text-to-self connections.
2. Read for information. The email directs students to an appropriately leveled, nonfiction
article at the Achieve3000 Web site that engages and involves students via real-world topics.
3. Demonstrate mastery. After reading the article, students answer questions that monitor
comprehension, vocabulary mastery and higher-order thinking skills.
4. Construct meaning. Students build critical cognitive skills by writing responses to open-
ended questions.
5. Form an opinion. Students also participate in a poll about the article so they can
demonstrate opinions - the real manifestation of reading comprehension.

What's more, assignments, activities and integrated formative assessments are all aligned with state
standards and scientifically proven to dramatically accelerate gains in reading levels, vocabulary
acquisition, writing ability and high-stakes test scores

TeenBiz™ Fast Facts

● The only Web-based Differentiated Instruction Solution for grades 6-12

● Applicable to the entire student population - mainstream, special education, Title I and ELL
students
● Differentiated assignments and formative assessments are linked to state standards. Students'
Lexile reading levels are assessed three times each year, using Achieve3000's summative Lexile
assessment, LevelSet.
● Scientifically proven to increase reading and writing proficiency
● Provides essential real-world connections by teaching email and technology skills, research skills
across subject areas, as well as financial literacy
● Powerful reporting package that provides real-time diagnostic data
● Founded on the principles of the National Reading Panel and National Writing Commission
● Quick and easy to implement - we complete all of your set-up for you!
● Engages and involves students - in fact, 70% of students continue to use TeenBiz™ outside
the school...after hours...even on the weekend

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