BOSTON, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global learning
company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and
BenchPrep, a digital learning platform company, today
announced the availability of new personalized digital learning
solutions for the iconic CliffsNotes® study
guide series. Leveraging CliffsNotes'® trusted content and
BenchPrep's dynamic platform experience, HMH will now provide test
preparation and subject review guides that offer interactive
instruction, customized curriculum and progress management tools.
These new features are built to deepen student engagement with the
material, boost learner confidence and help improve outcomes.
Established in 1958, CliffsNotes® is the number one brand for
literature notes, study guides and test prep materials. Averaging
4.5 million unique visitors per month, Cliffsnotes.com is one of
the most popular digital study destinations for high school and
college students, as well as a trusted educational resource for
parents and educators.
Beginning with SAT® test prep offerings, the newest CliffsNotes®
guides are subscription-based and include both web and mobile
capabilities for flexible study experiences. The guides also
provide a robust assessment engine, engaging games and insightful
analytics that improve proficiency in core learning objectives.
Designed for seamless integration within the digital learning
ecosystem, the guides help students identify strengths and
weaknesses, stay organized with a personalized study plan, and
simulate the test-taking experience with interactive practice exams
followed by actionable score reports.
"We are very proud of the CliffsNotes® brand – its history and
ever-engaging content written for students by real educators, as
well as its enduring reputation as the go-to study guide series,"
said Bruce Nichols, SVP and
Publisher, HMH Trade Publishing. "Now, we are thrilled to take our
guides to the next level. BenchPrep shares HMH's commitment to
improving learning outcomes and its outstanding technology has
allowed us to reach this new milestone for CliffsNotes®, as we
increase digital capability and enhance personalization."
Included in this initial release are interactive study guides
for Algebra I and II, Anatomy and Physiology and Biology. Solutions
for additional subjects and standardized tests will follow in 2017,
making the personalized guides an integral part of the core
CliffsNotes® experience and expanding the series' footprint in the
digital space, across all formats, devices and modalities.
"We are extremely excited to partner with Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt on this game-changing initiative. The CliffsNotes® digital
learning solution will enable student success by delivering a
compelling, personalized learning experience wrapped around
best-in-class content," says BenchPrep CEO and co-founder
Ashish Rangnekar. "With this
partnership, we will redefine how millions of students engage with
their favorite content."
Additionally, the solution will leverage well-grounded
instructional design principles and learning techniques developed
by BenchPrep to improve engagement and learning outcomes. The
underlying BenchPrep platform utilizes game mechanics,
micro-learning modules and intuitive user interaction elements to
deliver an engaging learning experience.
For additional information regarding subscription pricing,
availability and special offers, please visit
www.cliffsnotes.com.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ:HMHC) is a global
learning company dedicated to changing people's lives by fostering
passionate, curious learners. As a leading provider of pre-K–12
education content, services, and cutting-edge technology solutions
across a variety of media, HMH enables learning in a changing
landscape. HMH is uniquely positioned to create engaging and
effective educational content and experiences from early childhood
to beyond the classroom. HMH serves more than 50 million
students in over 150 countries worldwide, while its award-winning
children's books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are
enjoyed by readers throughout the world.
For more information, visit www.hmhco.com.
About BenchPrep
BenchPrep is an enterprise SaaS
learning platform for education and training companies to create
and deliver personalized digital learning programs across multiple
devices including web, tablet and mobile. BenchPrep is helping
millions of people all around the world learn better and faster by
leveraging the power of technology, data science, usability
engineering, and innovative instructional design models. The
world's leading education organizations, including ACT, Hobsons,
McGraw Hill Education and HR Certification Institute, use BenchPrep
to help learners improve outcomes.
For more information, visit https://benchprep.com
CONTACT:
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Ashish Rangnekar, for
BenchPrep
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Leah Riviere, for
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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312-662-7957/ashish@benchprep.com
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617-351-5020/leah.riviere@hmhco.com
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