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LearningExpress, LLC Announces a Writing Improvement Program
with Instantly Scored Essays & Unlimited Usage
Products Include GED Writing Skills and SAT II Writing
New York, NY—(January 9, 2004)—LearningExpress, LLC, the leading provider of online test preparation, basic skills improvement, and career enhancement materials to the library and school markets, today announced an agreement with Measurement Incorporated, the assessment industry's foremost essay scoring company, to provide a unique Writing Improvement Program that combines instant essay scoring with unlimited usage. This breakthrough offering will enable students and adults to improve their writing proficiency through instant diagnostic feedback. The scoring models were developed by Measurement Inc.'s Project Essay Grade (PEG) software, the technology that pioneered computer-based scoring of written essays. LearningExpress's Writing Improvement Program will be available to institutions that subscribe to LearningExpress Library.
During the first quarter of 2004, LearningExpress, LLC, will launch products for the High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Adult Education markets that will all feature instant essay scoring.
Barry Lippman, President and CEO of LearningExpress, LLC said, "I'm delighted to announce this collaboration with Measurement Inc. which will enable library patrons to write practice essays for their high-stakes tests, and get instant scores and analysis. We are excited to deliver a truly unique tool for libraries to help their patrons improve their writing scores, and learn to write better in general."
Henry Scherich, President of Measurement Inc. said, "The LearningExpress Writing Improvement Program is a perfect application for our automated essay scoring solution. Good writing is all about practice, and instant scoring gives learners at all levels the diagnostic feedback they need to improve."
Automated essay scoring applies proven statistical techniques to analyze the many characteristics of effective writing. Its results have been validated in a variety of studies, and it has established itself as a highly reliable and efficient alternative to human scoring especially for instructional and test preparation purposes. With the increasing emphasis on writing as part of standardized tests, the LearningExpress Writing Improvement Program provides an indispensable service for libraries and an important self-improvement tool for their patrons.
About LearningExpress (www.LearningExpressLLC.com)
LearningExpress, LLC, founded in 1995, creates customized test-preparation resources, skill-building tools, study guides, and career enhancement materials for the library, academic, and consumer markets. The company offers exclusive online practice tests and tutorial courses to help people achieve top scores on K-12, licensing/certification, and civil service exams, as well as honing job and career advancement skills such as resume writing, job interviewing, and improving writing skills. Over 3,600 public, school and college libraries subscribe to its library platform, LearningExpress Library.
About The Measurement Incorporated
Founded in 1980, Measurement Incorporated is one of the nation's premiere full-service educational assessment companies providing test development, scoring, analysis, reporting, and related research, analysis, and technical consultation services to state departments of education and to private industry. An employee-owned corporation, MI has distinguished itself as the industry leader in the development and scoring of essays and other open-ended response items from kindergarten through adult education.
For more information, contact Chris Atkins, Director of Marketing at catkins@learningexpressllc.com or call 800-295-9556, ext. 6438.
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