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Proven Success

Pitsco's systems have been under continual scrutiny for more than 10 years. And not just by the thousands of teachers and students who use the systems day after day, but by in-house and independent researchers. Both completed and on-going studies show the academic and developmental benefits of Pitsco's learning systems. In addition, as we continually develop new curriculum, we use what we've learned to improve our methods and delivery to ensure we're offering students the most positive, meaningful experience possible.

Studies / Research Findings

Following are summaries and updates of those studies. For additional information, contact our Education Department.

Spectrum System

Implementation as Core Science Curriculum (Sarasota, Fla., 2001-Ongoing) pdf, 87 KB

Synergistic Systems

Effect on Seventh Grade State Science Assessment (Augusta, Kan., 2001) pdf, 96 KB
Success with Special Needs Students (Rolling Meadows, Ill., 2000-2002) pdf, 95 KB
Synergistic vs. Traditional Science (CRE, Hartford, Conn., 1999) pdf, 57 KB
Success of At-Risk Students (Day, University of Illinois, 1999-2000) pdf, 59 KB
Synergistic vs. Traditional Curriculum (CRE, Hartford, Conn., 1998-1999) pdf, 90 KB
Synergistic vs. Traditional Math (Joplin, Mo., 1996) pdf, 87 KB
Effectiveness of Learning Philosophy (Harnish and Gierl, University of Illinois, 1994-1995) pdf, 71 KB
Student Attitudes Toward Curriculum (Dobrauc, Pittsburg State University, 1992)pdf, 57 KB

To request a copy of the Executive Summary of "A National Study of the Effects of Synergistic Learning Systems on Students, Teachers, Administrators, and Schools," please contact us.