What Educators Are Saying About Buckle Down...

“What can I say about the Buckle Down GEE Science [for grade] 11? I can only say that it was an answer to my prayers!

I have been reviewing 11th graders for the GEE 21 in Science for several years and had to go 'all over' to find excellent resources. Buckle Down gave me exactly what I needed - test preparation materials, reinforced learning activities, practice tests, separate word lists, and wonderful graphics. And all of this happened to be aligned to Louisiana's content standards. I don't need to have large numbers of handouts because it comes in one workbook and two practice tests!

The review process this year was wonderful for the students and for me. In the end, I felt that my students gained greater knowledge of the subject area and confidence to PASS THE TEST!

My school is so pleased with Buckle Down that we have ordered workbooks in mathematics, ELA, and biology. In the end, I can only say four words, ‘Thank You Buckle Down!’”

Yvette Hayes-Edwards, Science Chairperson
Green Oaks High School
Shreveport, La

“I am thrilled to inform you that the children felt like [the FCAT] was much easier than they imagined due to the Buckle Down program. My 4th grade class got 90% at 3.5 or higher in Reading and 87% at 3.5 or higher in Mathematics. Last year doing the exact same curriculum without Buckle Down we got only 74% in Reading and a 76% in Mathematics. I am a true believer!”

Rebecca Gaudious, 4th Grade Teacher
Hope Charter School
Ocoee, Florida

"Buckle Down test prep materials are a very valuable tool to me in the classroom. I am constantly looking for diverse, user friendly, interesting materials to help my students master the skills that are required. When I found Buckle Down it became one of my key items in helping me prepare the students for standardized testing and working toward the No Child Left Behind objectives. I look forward to their new materials and the ease of employing them in my classroom. Thanks for the program!"

Linda Gates, Middle School Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
Phoenix, AZ

“I ordered PSSA Prep Buckle Down in Reading, Math, and Science this year for the entire 4th grade at Moraine. We are using it and believe it is will help our PSSA scores this March. I have already given my principal the order for the 4th grade next year. Using pretest and posttest data in science, my student teacher and I have determined that indeed, using Buckle Down PSSA prep does improve knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and content. I am sure we will see the same results in Reading and Math as well. Hopefully, the funding will be available for the 2007-2008 year for us to continue the Buckle Down PSSA Prep program.”

Russ Brown, 4th grade teacher
Moraine Elementary
Prospect, PA

“This year I have used your Buckle Down ELA review book. It is by far the best review material that I have been exposed to. It actually addresses skills. [I] will definitely be using it for Mathematics review and for the next few years that I have remaining in education. Thank you for a well presented review series.”

Daniel Assumma, 4th Grade Teacher
George Washington Elementary
White Plains, NY

“I asked every teacher in our summer school program ‘Did the Buckle Down materials help you meet your goals, or do you need another program?’ Not one teacher asked for other materials. Buckle Down was exactly the right choice.”

David Armstrong, Director of Curriculum
Huntington Beach School District
Huntington Beach, CA

“I have received wonderful reviews from our classroom teachers. We are looking forward to ordering more in the future.”

Veronica Klain, Principal
Shonto Prep School
Shonto, AZ

“Great books. I’ve been using them for my students for years. I am anxious to see new Writing and hope to order 20 more. I feel good about using your products and [the] combination of easily understood explanation, short answer questions, and multiple choice questions in print as [a] resource.”

Becky Rosson, 4th Grade Teacher
Van Junior High
Van, TX

“This program makes sense to my students. Finally, a common sense approach to test prep.”

Donna Monti, Literacy Facilitator
Jewel Middle School
North Aurora, IL

“Our 3rd- through 5th-grade teachers use Buckle Down and love it!”

LuAnn Comes, Reading Specialist
Sheridan Park Elementary
Hollywood, FL

"80% of our student body is made up of minorities and over 90% of our students are at or below the state poverty level. We expect to be one of the top performing schools in the state of Oklahoma when this year’s test results are released. We feel a large part of our success is due to the use of your fine products. We are proud to endorse your company and products. We have recently received sample copies of your new state-aligned Buckle Down products for the Oklahoma tests. We are very excited about this new product line and intend to order a new set for each grade available. The student practice tests A and B that come with each order are also extremely useful."

Marc Julian, English Department Head
Dove Science Academy
Oklahoma City, OK

“Buckle Down Reading and Math books are very well written for engaging students and keeping them interested.”

Penny Scarbro, Math Teacher
Coral Springs Middle School
Coral Springs, FL

“My teachers think Buckle Down is a great resource. Our writing scores improved from 13.3% passing in 2004 to 52.8% passing in 2005.”

Marcia Manning, Principal
Columbia Middle School
Columbia, NC

“Buckle Down is a wonderful addition to my classroom. The passages are interesting and relevant to my 6th graders. With the chapters dealing with various reading techniques, one can easily find materials for students to practice from.”

Roslyn A. Farr, 6th-Grade ELA Teacher
Iredell-Statesville Schools
Statesville, NC

“Buckle Down books are fantastic. Very helpful in the test-preparation process.”

Jim Britt, 4th-Grade Teacher
H.W. Smith Elementary School
Syracuse, NY

“Our reading teachers used the Buckle Down workbooks and thoroughly loved them. The workbooks are well-organized and cover the standards wonderfully. The workbook is a great support for presenting the standards.”

Gail Blevins, 7th Grade Reading Teacher
Frank Ohl Middle School
Austintown, OH

“Buckle Down materials are beneficial and age-appropriate. The best I’ve used at both the elementary and high school grades.”

Marilyn Patterson, 3rd-Grade Teacher
Jackson-Milton Elementary School
North Jackson, OH

“Buckle Down Reading and Math have proven very helpful. Our students have made so much progress that we adopted the program for summer school. Our Title I school recently received an ‘Excellent’ rating on our state report card.”

Becky Bridges, After School Director
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont, SC

“Buckle Down materials are in line with the TAKS and will save me so much time and the district so much money — instead of standing in front of the copying machine all the time making run-offs!”

Marilyn Chalmers, 4th-Grade Teacher
Utopia Elementary School
Utopia, TX