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AP Statistics
August 2009
CDI is currently developing web-based AP Statistics and college-prep Statistics courses to be administered by the University of California College Prep (UCCP) initiative. The courses make use of videos and interactive content tied together with a Mexican 'Loteria' interface theme to present students with complete one-year courses online. The courses will run in typical CMS systems such as Moodle.

CAHSEE Preparation Initiative
March 2008


The CAHSEE Preparation Initiative is a partnership with Butte and Lake Tahoe community colleges and UC Santa Barbara to help California students who have not yet passed the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). CDI developed online intelligent assessment and interactive lesson modules for both the math and english sections of the exam. An online intelligent assessment module determines a student's needs in preparing for the exam. The student is then automatically directed to the appropriate online lessons. Lessons are interactive and designed to stimulate the student's thought processes in solving problems.
-intro to Algebra prototype being developed by CDI
November 2006

  
An e-intro to Algebra prototype is being developed by CDI in cooperation with the UCLA Mathematics Content Program for Teachers as an electronic companion to their Introduction to Algebra course. Students use an mp3 player to navigate between computer-based modules consisting of activities that emphasize the use of multiple representations of a problem. Activities include interactive animations, videos, and self-grading quizzes. The modules are ideal for home-schooled students, or those with special needs.

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Biology WebLabs
May 2006


AP Biology Weblabs is a web-based high school level biology laboratory course designed as a laboratory supplement to an Advanced Placement Biology course. It provides each student with a complete set of interactive labs that provides the realism of a traditional hands-on course. It is a SCORM-compatible instructional environment that can be run in a course management system such as Blackboard.

 

Magic of Algebra
July 2005


Magic of Algebra is a web-based high school level algebra course that teaches high school or advanced middle school students the basic algebra skills needed to satisfy national math standards. It provides each student with a multimedia experience including Flash animations, videos, and interactive simulations. It is created in a SCORM-compatible instructional environment that can be run in a course management system such as Blackboard.

 

 


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