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a b Miller, Claire Cain (2008-10-21). "A Start-Up Helps With the Run-Up to College". Bits Blog . Retrieved 2023-04-14. Brightstorm is targeted towards teenagers to help improve their grades through leaning exercises and SAT prep. [3] Flipped Classroom [ edit ] Brightstorm offers over 3,500 study videos in over 20 subjects. [1] [13] This includes over 1,000 sample problems. Study videos recreate the classroom experience with real teachers in front of a whiteboard. Sample-problem videos use opencast technology to provide users with step-by-step instruction. The majority of Brightstorm teachers possess master's degrees or PhDs from widely recognized universities. [14]

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Brightstorm is an advocate and example of flipped classroom teaching where students can learn on their own through online videos. Many schools across the U.S. have used Brightstorm to implement this style of teaching for their students. [1] Another major advocate of flip teaching or blended learning is Khan Academy. [ citation needed] Brightstorm Format [ edit ] Tsubata, Kate, "Home-Schooling: A Perfect Storm for Online Learning", The Washington Times, January 4, 2009 Math Genie provides step-by-step solutions to math problems uploaded by users. Genie covers math problems ranging from pre-algebra to calculus. Users may ask up to three math problems per month and are guaranteed to receive solutions within 48 hours. [15] Sang-Hun, Choe, "Tech Company Helps South Korean Students Ace Entrance Exams", The New York Times, June 1, 2009 All test prep courses offer worksheets, study guides, and practice tests. SAT and ACT courses also offer diagnostic tests as well as two full-length tests. Other services provided by Brightstorm include Math Genie and College Counseling. [ citation needed]

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, ACT Redbook, PSAT, AP US Government, AP US History, AP Biology, and AP Calculus AB Miller, Claire Cain, "A Start-Up Helps With the Run-Up to College", The New York Times, October 21, 2008