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“The overall objective of MINDsprinting is
clearly to maximize the student’s potential in respect to mathematical
performance and reading comprehension. MINDsprinting has succeeded to
a remarkable degree. The program has been well designed to benefit a wide range
of students - from those seeking enrichment to those requiring remedial
assistance. And the ability to do lessons in the privacy of one’s own
home, makes it ideally suited for busy adults looking to improve their skills.
In sum MINDsprinting is proven, engaging, convenient and affordable.
MINDsprinting is the only online supplemental education program
available in math and reading comprehension that I would recommend to both
parents and educators. MINDsprinting promotes comprehension rather
than passive memorization. Practice and review, not simply repetition, are
required for progression, and the student is given ample opportunity to
practice and review, and thus understand and integrate, in order to advance.
Memorization will not suffice. This is a crucial difference between MINDsprinting
and apparently similar programs - and why MINDsprinting is so
beneficial.”- Peter J. Gamlin Ph.D.,
C.Psych, Professor Emeritus and senior researcher, Department of Adult
Education, Community Development and Counselling Psychology, Ontario Institute
for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
“There are several features of the Mindsprinting
program that recommend themselves as excellent exemplars of instructional
practice. At the outset students are provided with an interactive Assessment
Test that identifies their mastery of skills, places them appropriately in the
curriculum, and results in a written analysis being sent to the enroller. And
in math, it further tailors the starting program to each student’s
particular needs. Second, Mindsprinting is a ‘directed’ program -
it assigns lessons based upon student achievement – which ensures
constant monitoring of the student’s understanding. And third, the kind
and quantity of feedback available to the student is exemplary. Consequently
students will experience growing confidence and healthy self-esteem—a
sense that they are truly capable of understanding.”
- Peter J. Gamlin Ph.D., C.Psych, Professor Emeritus and senior researcher,
Department of Adult Education, Community Development and Counselling
Psychology, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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