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The RM System for Learning Math is an innovative collection of online tools that, as elected by a teacher, can be used either as a supplemental or replacement curriculum in regular classroom and home practices.

An automated tutor controls the learning process. This tutor, called "Genie," selects the path and pace of learning, tailored to the individual characteristics of each student.

Genie enforces the main objective of the achievement of a minimum level of knowledge by all children. At the same time, Genie is prepared to give material to challenge even the most able students.

Students get help from online tutors that mentor students and set up virtual classrooms to aid the learning process.

Teachers monitor students' progress and provide additional help when necessary.

“I loved the problems that they gave me and also learned a lot by this system. If it wasn’t for this class I wouldn’t be this smart as I am now”

- RM Pilot Student

Why Is The RM Teaching Method So Effective?
What Is Different About RM?

RM combines powerful computer technologies - the Internet and artificial intelligence - with first-class pedagogical content and proven teaching methods
The RM automated tutor, Genie, is a powerful simulation of a highly knowledgeable teacher that gives individual attention to each student
Unlike other computer-based learning methods, RM includes human interaction as a major teaching component
Automated instruction and human interaction are blended together, reinforcing and supporting each other
RM provides an exceptionally rich array of pedagogical content - theory material, problems, and games – to accommodate all types of students

Highlights of the 2003 Reasoning Mind Pilot
With Students from a Disadvantaged
Inner-City Community in Houston

After only a semester...

20% Improved Performance on TAKS 2003
35% Improved Performance on TAKS Objective #2
Closed Achievement Gap between Minority and White Students
Closed Achievement Gap between Boys and Girls

Positive student approval ratings

80% liked the program!
57% liked math more after using the program!
70% reported the program taught them more than their regular class!

Says Dr. Will Weber, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston, an independent evaluator of the project:

"Participation in the RM pilot made differences that were extraordinary - far beyond what would be reasonable given the focus and the duration of the project… By any standard, the results obtained in this study provide solid evidence that the RM pilot project was highly effective."

This document in PDF format is available for download on our Publications page.