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PLATO Learning Launches Third Curriculum in the PLATO(R) Middle School Science Series

Posted on: Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 18:00 CDT

PLATO Learning, Inc. (NASDAQ:TUTR), a leading provider of K-adult computer-based and e-learning solutions, announced today that it has released PLATO(R) Earth and Space Science, the final curriculum in the PLATO Middle School Science Series.

"A priority for many science teachers in the 2005-06 school year is to prepare students for more stringent science standards and proficiency in 2007," said Mike Morache, PLATO Learning President & CEO. "We designed the PLATO Middle School Science Series to be a classroom resource that helps accelerate students toward science proficiency with standards-based lessons, hands-on learning, and opportunities for practice and review."

PLATO Earth and Space Science is rich with multimedia lessons and activities that use animation, experiments, investigations, video, and audio to bring science concepts to life. Each lesson uses theme-based scenarios to engage students in scientific inquiry, problem solving, and critical thinking. A sophisticated test-item bank allows teachers to assign objective-based pre-tests and post-tests to determine level of understanding and prescribe appropriate instruction.

Designed as a flexible instructional tool, the PLATO Middle School Science Series can be implemented for multiple uses: as a self-study tool, as a remedial curriculum in credit recovery programs, in teacher presentations to introduce concepts, for test review, as a supplement to GED instruction, or to complement textbook lessons. Each lesson is aligned to state standards and the guidelines set by the National Science Foundation, the Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) lab and the AAAS Project 2061.

PLATO Earth and Space Science is the final release in the PLATO Middle School Science Series. PLATO(R) Life Science was released in 2003, and PLATO(R) Physical Science was released in September 2004. With the completion of the PLATO Middle School Science Series, PLATO Learning is now able to offer a comprehensive middle school package that includes standards-based mathematics, reading and writing, social studies, and science content, all with built-in assessment.

About PLATO Learning, Inc.

PLATO Learning is a leading provider of computer-based and e-learning instruction for kindergarten through adult learners, offering curricula in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and life and job skills. The company also offers innovative online assessment and accountability solutions and standards-based professional development services. With over 6,000 hours of objective-based, problem-solving courseware, plus assessment, alignment, and curriculum management tools, we create standards-based curricula that facilitate learning and school improvement.

With trailing 12-month revenues of approximately $131 million, PLATO Learning is a publicly held company traded as TUTR on the NASDAQ. PLATO Learning educational software, delivered via networks, CD-ROM, the Internet, and private intranets, is primarily marketed to K-12 schools and colleges. The Company also sells to job training programs, correctional institutions, military education programs, corporations, and individuals.

PLATO Learning is headquartered at 10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437, 952.832.1000 or 800.869.2000. The Company has offices throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as international distributors in Puerto Rico, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, please visit http://www.plato.com.

PLATO(R) is a registered trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO Learning is a trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Source: Business Wire

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