TeenBiz3000^® provides the first Web-based, individualized reading and writing instruction solution for grades 6-8 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, fluency, writing proficiency, vocabulary development and high-stakes test scores.

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 e-mail. 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, fluency, 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.

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

1. Set a schema. Students read and reply to a daily e-mail, 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 e-mail directs students to an appropriately leveled, nonfiction article at the Achieve3000 website 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 6-8
• Scientifically proven to increase reading and writing proficiency
• Applicable to the entire student population - mainstream, Special Needs, 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.
• Provides essential real-world connections by teaching e-mail 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
• Engages and involves students. In fact, 70% of students continue to use TeenBiz outside the school...after hours...even on the weekend
• Quick and easy to implement - we complete all of your set-up for you!