Basic Algebra Shape-Up helps students master specific basic algebra skills, while providing teachers with measurable results.

Concepts covered include creating formulas; using ratios, proportions, and scale; working with integers, simple and multi-step equations, and variables.

Students start with an assessment and receive immediate instructional feedback throughout.

Step-by-step tutorials, which introduce each level, can be referred to during practice.

Problems are broken down into small, easily understood steps.

The program is self-paced and self-monitored.

Students advance as they demonstrate readiness.

They may track their own improvement through progress-to-date and last session scores.

Scores are kept in a record management system that allows teachers to view and print detailed reports.

Designed for students in U.S.

grades 6 through 9 (age 10 and up), the program can also be used by ESL and adult students interested in improving their algebra skills.