HIGHER EDUCATION MATH PRODUCTS

Our Approach to Mathematics Success

Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutors are based on over 20 years of research into how students think, learn and apply new knowledge in mathematics. Our unique cognitive modeling software was developed around an artificial intelligence model that identifies weaknesses in each individual student’s mastery of mathematical concepts, customizes prompts to focus on areas where the student is struggling, and sends the student to new problems addressing those specific concepts.

Achievement

Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutors immerse and engage students in mathematical problem solving. The system is built on cognitive models, which represent the knowledge a student might possess about a given subject. The software assesses the prior mathematical knowledge of students on a step-by-step basis and presents curricula tailored to their individual skill levels.

Why the Cognitive Tutor Works

Using Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor math solutions, students receive the benefits of individualized instruction, customized practice, immediate feedback and coaching. "Just-in-time" help, "On-demand" help, and positive reinforcement put students in control of their own learning and help to keep them on task. This supports better classroom interaction, too, because instructors can spend more time with students who need additional intervention

Research shows that students using Carnegie Learning's
Algebra I program:

• Demonstrate an 85% better performance on assessments of complex mathematical problem solving and thinking
• Perform 30% better on questions from the TIMSS assessment
• Experience equivalent results for both minority and non-minority students

Scientifically Based Research

Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutors were developed at Carnegie Mellon University as part of a research project by world-renowned cognitive scientists who were testing a theory of how people learn. Our research references demonstrate that the Cognitive Tutors are not only based on solid learning science, but also that our publications have appeared in respected, peer-reviewed professional journals (For more information, view our page about scientific research on the Cognitive Tutors.