Success Stories and Test Results Submitted to AnsMar Publishers, Inc. by Professionals using Excel Math:

San Juan, California - 2005
“I cannot express how impressed I am with your program. Our STAR results are outstanding and I am convinced without EXCEL we would be struggling to meet our goals. The spiraling piece that is built in…is what makes this so effective. If I ever move schools and my district does not provide this program, I would purchase it with my own money. Thank you for a wonderful program.”

Anna Russell, Teacher

Winters, California - 2005
“We like Excel because the concepts spiral and increase in difficulty throughout the year. New concepts are introduced every few days in First Grade, instead of daily. We also use _____ program and, while the children like the colorful pictures, it is a very difficult program to use in the classroom, because there is no chance for practice and each page is a new concept taught in isolation. Overall, I’m very happy with Excel and the pacing of the lessons!”

Angie Velasquez, First Grade Dual Immersion Teacher

Bakersville, North Carolina 1995 - 2005
“We have used Excel Math as long as I’ve been here. It’s a great program, and we use it in conjunction to our adopted program. We have been a School of Excellence for the past three years and we believe it’s largely due to Excel Math. We love it.”

Dr. Beth Bell, Principal at Gouge Elementary

Clovis, New Mexico – 2005
“I tested this last year with our 4th Grade class. The test scores were amazing. I now am using it with all our classes…I love the writing component. Keep doing what you are doing!”

Jay Brady, Principal

Tacoma, Washington - 2005
“I was a principal in Alaska and know how good Excel Math is. My entire school’s scores at Juneau doubled as a direct result of your Math program. I have since brought the program to my school here. It is excellent!”

Kathy Odergaard, Principal

Craryville, New York - 2005
“I heard about your program through a friend in Pennsylvania who got her whole school to use it, and their scores are fabulous. I am the only teacher in my school using Excel Math and I love it. Even the inclusion kids in my class, they like the routine, and they know what to expect. I love the placement tests, the organization of the material, and the Check Answer which is a wonderful self-assessment tool. I can’t wait to see this year’s scores, because I know my class will do great!”

Sue, Second Grade Teacher

Brownsboro, Texas 2002 - 2005
“We absolutely love Excel Math. We tell all the other districts and any superintendent that will listen! We were recognized last year for our performance, and it’s all due to Excel Math. Our scores continually reach the 90’s overall, and last year even the Special Population reached 89.9%...”

Lynnette, 3rd Grade Teacher, Brownsboro Elem.

Warren, VA 1995 - 2005
“We love Excel Math. We have used it for the past 10 years and it really works.”

Bonnie, 1st/2nd Grade Teacher

Upstate New York - 2005
“When I heard you called I just had to call back! I love you guys! I heard about you from a friend who is a home-schooler. I am using you in my class and I love it. It’s not fancy, it’s not full of complicated activities and manipulatives, and it works.”

Pat, 1st Grade Teacher

Baytown, Texas - 2005
“We used you as core in my last school and our test scores improved significantly!”

Beth, Principal

Vero Beach, Florida - 2005
“I am a home-schooling mother of four. Excel Math is the type of program I’ve been looking for. I love the fact that there is a review of previously taught material throughout all the lessons. The workbook we’ve been using has no review and the concepts are taught too fast…. You are exactly what I was looking for and my son enjoys it.”

Mrs. Lorenz, Home schooler

Chandler, Texas - 2005
Paula in Chandler, Texas – Third Grade Teacher
“I love Excel Math. The spiraling is what is so key to the program. Spiraling, coupled with the problem-solving lessons, especially for a 3rd Grade class, are wonderful. The children truly learn the material.”

Paula, 3rd Grade Teacher

San Diego, CA - 2005
“We love your program. We use it as a supplement to our core adoption material. Our kids were having difficulty learning the word problems and Excel Math has enabled them to master this area, as it is very similar to the standardized tests, so our students are better prepared. The CheckAnswer system also holds them accountable. We love it.”

Adriana, Principal

Riverside, CA 2003 - 2005
“We have been using Excel these past two years and are very pleased with the results. It’s a great program.”

Brad, Principal

Euclid, Ohio 1998 - 2005
“I have taught Second Grade for over 8 years in Southern California. The program is excellent. I use it at home for my daughter, as well. I just moved to Ohio, and began teaching. I hoped that they would include your product in the curriculum. Unfortunately they did not, but authorized the use of Excel as a supplement. I’m thrilled – it’s the only way to teach math!”

Gina, 2nd Grade Teacher

Idaho - 2005
“Thanks for sending the correlations. Our spring math scores were excellent. We showed gains on the ISAT in 2nd and 4th over last year’s score. Second grade had 90% proficient. 91% of the 3rd graders were proficient….First grade teachers really liked the program.”

Kathleen, Principal

Phoenix, Arizona - 2005
“Though we have only been using Excel Math for a short time, the teachers are very pleased with the program and with what they are able to learn about their students’ math abilities. We are very encouraged about the benefits of using this program.”

Susan, Principal

Colton, California 2002-2003
We introduced Excel Math school wide in the 2002-2003 school year. In one year our school’s proficiency percentage increased from 15% to 24.6%. Hispanics increased to 25.9%, Economically Disadvantaged students scored 22%, and English Learners rose to 22.3%. Overall 10.2% of our students moved into the Proficient category.

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Andrew Godfrey, Principal
Colton USD – Wilson School

Laredo, Texas 2002-2003
The Clark Elementary School teachers believe in the Excel Math program. We have used the program in grades 1st-5th for six years. Our 2002-2003 TAKS math results (90%+ passing in 3rd-5th grades) reflect the power of the Excel Math program.

Sandy Benavides, Principal
United ISD, Clark Elementary

I am the teacher for all 5th grade students at Salinas Elementary. This year was the first year of the new TAKS test for 5th grade and my students were in the 88th percentile.

Rachel Hinojosa, 5th grade teacher
United ISD, Salinas Elementary

Chickasha, Oklahoma 2002-2003
We have used Excel Math for 6 years and have had continued growth every year. This is our second year with the SAT 9 test and 53 % of our students scored in the Advanced Range (70-100% test score). The chart below is an example of how our 3rd grade students progressed during the school year of 2002-2003. The light bar is above 50% and the dark is below 50%.

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Cathryn Harmon, Principal
Chickasha SD, Grand Avenue Elementary

Brownsboro, Texas 2002-2003
Brownsboro ISD has used Excel Math for several years and sees success every year. We saw tremendous growth this year with the new 3rd grade enhancements. We went from 85% passing in 2001-2002 to 98% passing in 2002-2003 on the new TAKS test.

Beth Parker, Testing Coordinator
Brownsboro ISD

Hickory, North Carolina 2002-2003
We've been using Excel Math for about 8 years. We were one of the first schools in North Carolina to adopt the program. We are 92% Free/Reduced lunch and 38% ESL students. Our proficiency in reading and math were very, very low about 7 years ago. We're still struggling with reading, but our math scores have gone up, and up, and up. This year in grades 3-5 we had 87% of our students score at or above grade level on the state end-of-grade test!

John R. Black, Principal
Hickory PS, Longview Elementary School

Rialto, CA 2002-2003
Our 3rd grade students scored above the District average in their math scores in the first year of the new CAT 6 test using Excel Math as an addition to our math curriculum. Below are the mean percent correct of all students.

Ennis, Texas 2001-2002
We have used Excel Math on two campuses for the past two years and these are the results we have had:

David Willis, Director of Curriculum
Ennis ISD

Seminole, Texas 2002
We began using Excel Math in the 1992/93 school year in 4th and 5th grades. The prior year those grades scored equal to the state average of 59% in math. The following year, after having one year of Excel Math, they jumped to 70%. The second year they scored 80% and the third and every year since they have been 90% or above. In 1999/2000 the third grade scored 99%, fourth and fifth grade both scored 98% on TAAS. As the students who had the complete program in grades 1-5 moved into junior high, the junior high scores jumped and have stayed strong since.

Doug Harriman, Superintendent
Mark Beaty, Director of Instruction
Roy Winters, Primary Principal
Seminole ISD