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USATestprep is happy to announce the release of four more five more tests in two states.

Alabama

• Algebra I EOC (CCSS)- Subscribers to our previous Biology review will have instant access.
• Geometry EOC (CCSS)
• Grade 9 ELA EOC (CCSS)
• Grade 10 ELA EOC (CCSS)

North Carolina

• NC READY Biology- Subscribers to our previous Biology review will have instant access.

If you are in Alabama or North Carolina and do not currently subscribe to either of these but would like a free trial, just give us a call or an email.

Creating a class is an easy and necessary step in using USATestprep. By creating a class, you can not only assign students tasks- from the Assignments tab- but you can associate your name with a test subject.

Why is this important? By doing this simple step, students will be able to see your name from a pull down list when completing an activity such as a test, practice activities, or games. This will allow you to see their scores on all of these activities. If you ever hear a student say that they didn’t see your name in such a list, this is the reason why.

To Create a new class:

1.Click the Classes tab.

2.Click the “Create New Class” link.

Attention users in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Indiana: we are happy to announce the venues for our 2012 User Meetings. As a reminder, you can receive in-depth training on USATestprep on the following dates in the following locations:

• 10/22: Jackson, MS – Hilton Jackson (8:30am-12:30pm)
• 10/23: Birmingham, AL – Woodrow Hall (8:30am-12:30pm)
• 11/2: Columbia, SC – Columbia Conference Center (8:30am-12:30pm)
• 11/5: Macon, GA – The Cox Capitol Theatre (8:30am-12:30pm)
• 11/9: Indianapolis, IN – Wyndham Indianapolis West (8:30am-12:30pm)

The cost is just $60 and payment can be made by credit card through the link included in your email and on your Messages tab. And you even get an awesome USATestprep t-shirt! But hurry: space is limited.

We hope to see you there!

Due to needs from our current subscribers, we recently completed a review for the READY EOC English II Assessment. We custom built this resource from from DPI resources to accurately match the Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies.

If you are interested in adding the READY EOC English II review to your subscription, please call or email us. Also, call or email us if you have an existing English I subscription and would like to switch your subscription to English II.

USATestprep is pleased to announce three new additions to our family. Georgia subscribers can now access American Literature and Composition (CCGPS) and 9th Grade Literature and Composition (CCGPS). If you already subscribe to our English bundle you have full access to this.


Today also marks the appearance of “The Great Revealio.” Not only is this our newest game, but it is our first completely mobile- and tablet-friendly game. All users can find “Revealio” in the Games section right now. Give it a try!

USATestprep is happy to announce that Coordinate Algebra is now available for all of our Georgia subscribers. It is part of the Common Core standards and is included at no charge if you subscribe to our Math bundle.

If you have any questions about it or any part of the site, please give us a call or an email.

Just a reminder: Each August 1 we move around the data from the previous year in order to make the site run more smoothly. Here is what we do:

• All test results are archived (for 1 year).
• All practice and game results are deleted.
• All data deleted by teachers is permanently expunged.
• All data over 1 year old is expunged.
  We do NOT:
• Delete classes.
• Delete students.
• Change teacher/account information.
  If you need more information about this policy, simply click the “Need Help” link at the top of any page, then the “Downloads” tab. Our “Data Management Policy” can be viewed, downloaded, and/or printed.
  
  And of course, if you have any questions please let us know.

A hearty congratulations goes out to the students, teachers, and everyone else associated with Savannah’s Beach High School. Through hard work and determination, the entire school excelled on the End of Course Tests this year. The school exceeded the state average in Math II, and the pass rates for Math II, U.S. History, and Economics were all higher than the district average. In fact, Beach improved its End of Course scores in all nine subjects. You can read all about it at savannahnow.com.

Way to go, Mighty Bulldogs!

USATestprep now has an Auto-Save feature built in to our system.

If your students are ever taking a test and the power goes out or if there is a sudden interruption in service, all of their progress will not be lost. Our system now saves the work a student is doing on a test every 10 seconds. If something unforeseen happens, students will receive this message when they log back on to USATestprep:

This should add a little peace of mind for you and your students, especially when storms are rolling through!

USATestprep is now offering a month-long special for all of our subscribers who renew early. Renew your subscription during the month of July and receive a FREE MONTH added to your subscription. You can take advantage of this offer regardless of your current account expiration date. We will simply extend your subscription from your current expiration date and add a FREE MONTH. This includes access to all major upgrades that will be implemented in the coming year, at no extra cost. Orders placed prior to July 1, 2012 are not eligible for this renewal special.

To take advantage of this offer, go to www.usatestprep.com/subscribe or give us a call. We will require a valid purchase order number, check, or credit card number to complete your order. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to helping your students in the coming school year.