SkillBridge is an all-new program with focused review and practice of the 15 math skills that New York students in grades 3-8 find most challenging on the NYS Math Test. SkillBridge approaches these skills in a new way, eliminating reading level as a barrier to learning so students can focus solely on the math skill. SkillBridge is unique in its solid research foundation—the skills covered were determined by extensively researching New York test results. 

When paired with Buckle Down New York standards review, your students receive complete coverage of tested New York State Learning Standards. SkillBridge pinpoints the most challenging skills and provides practice written 1.5 levels below grade, while Buckle Down allows students to review with on-grade readability and practice tests precisely matched the format of the test, building familiarity and reducing anxiety.

• See dramatic improvement in scores with practice focused exclusively on the 15 math skills students miss most often on the NYS Math Test, taken directly from the New York State Learning Standards.
• Support struggling learners with a scaffolded pedagogical approach that moves from guided practice to independent work in each lesson, presenting new ways to access difficult skills.
• SkillBridge + Buckle Down = a total solution for better scores! See Buckle Down New York Math.

Features:

• Make Connections: Two areas in each lesson contain New York-specific examples that relate to the skill
• Build A Bridge: Sidebars in each lesson provide hints, tips, and extra practice of the skill covered
• New York references in each lesson offer a unique and familiar point of entry into difficult skills
• Pedagogical energy is focused on presenting new ways of accessing troublesome skills for challenged learners
• Each student book includes 15 four-page lessons