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Evidence-Based Instruction

The 3-Step Test Prep Routine That Saves Teachers Hours (and Actually Works)

State testing season is here and if you're already picturing stacks of review packets and after-school cram sessions, we're here to tell you: it doesn't have to be that way. The most effective test prep isn't more work. It's smarter work. That means starting with data, targeting your instruction, and giving students the focused practice they actually need, not a one-size-fits-all review of everything. Here's the 3-step routine math teachers in grades 3–8 are using with ASSISTments to get their students genuinely ready for state testing (without the extra hours).

Evidence-Based Instruction

The 3-Step Test Prep Routine That Saves Teachers Hours (and Actually Works)

State testing season is here and if you're already picturing stacks of review packets and after-school cram sessions, we're here to tell you: it doesn't have to be that way. The most effective test prep isn't more work. It's smarter work. That means starting with data, targeting your instruction, and giving students the focused practice they actually need, not a one-size-fits-all review of everything. Here's the 3-step routine math teachers in grades 3–8 are using with ASSISTments to get their students genuinely ready for state testing (without the extra hours).

Learning Research

Scaling Math Success in Rural Schools

This project required us to learn alongside rural educators, adapt to real-world constraints, and share what it truly takes to scale evidence-based support in communities that are too often under-resourced and overlooked.

ASSISTments Completes SOC 2® Examination, Reinforcing Commitment to Student Data Security

ASSISTments announced that it has recently completed its SOC 2® examination, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to maintaining strong controls relevant to security and supporting schools with trusted educational technology.

ASSISTments Earns iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA Certifications

ASSISTments is proud to announce that we have earned the iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA Certifications, marking an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to protecting student data and supporting schools with safe, secure educational technology.

Teacher Platform

Small Groups, Big Impact: How ASSISTments Makes Targeted Instruction Simple

In targeted small groups, you bring students together based on data: specific needs, patterns, or misconceptions you’ve actually seen in their work. It’s instruction driven by evidence, not activities. Even when you know it’s valuable, getting started can feel like one more thing. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Here are three common reasons you might hesitate to launch small group instruction and a few ways to make it easier.

Product Updates

What’s New in ASSISTments January 2026: Student Homepage, Student Groups, and Flexible Scoring

ASSISTments has released three exciting updates to help streamline daily workflows for students, support differentiated learning, and give teachers greater control over assignment data

Thought Leadership

How to Create Meaningful Math Assignments: 5 Tips for Intentional Formative Assessment

Learn how to design meaningful math assignments that reveal student thinking. Get 5 actionable tips for intentional formative assessment in math.

The ASSISTments Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

We’re excited to share that The ASSISTments Foundation (TAF) has appointed three new members to our Board of Directors. These leaders each bring deep expertise in scaling educational innovation and advancing equity in K-12 math learning.

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The ASSISTments Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization sponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Charitable Number: 83-4228740

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