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What Sets Membean Apart
Overview Membean combines differentiated instruction, personalization, active memory reinforcement, and insightful teacher analytics into a single unique learning environment. In this article, you will learn about Membean's philoso...
Where Our Words Come From
Overview We take great effort in making our words relevant. The Membean word database is constructed using a rigorous process sourced from multiple corpora, including The College Board Vocabulary Study that created the Breland Corpus. ...
Membean and Polysemous Words
Overview A polysemous word is one with multiple meanings. This article will explain how Membean teaches these words.  Our Approach to Polysemy For polysemous words, Membean teaches the meaning--and in some cases meanings--that are mo...
Teaching Roots with Membean
Overview Membean's primary focus is on individual words, but we believe that roots, primarily Greek and Latin, are an important knowledge component of words. In fact, Membean teaches more word roots than any other program online. S...
Using Membean with ELL/EFL Students
Overview Membean is used in schools across the globe, so we have a number of schools using the program successfully with students for whom English is not a first language. This article will share details about using Membean with this s...
Membean pricing for schools
Overview Membean is very affordable and similar in price to traditional vocabulary study books while providing far superior instruction and value. We also offer school-wide trials. Please contact sales@membean.com for more information....
Membean and Assessments
Overview Membean offers teachers the option to issue assessments. It is easy to create such assessments, so teachers can generate and administer them for their entire class in mere seconds. Each student is given a customized assessment...
Where the Word "Membean" Comes From
Overview We don't want our users to just learn words on Membean, we want them to remember those words! We've been after long-term retention since day one; it's even in our name. This article will break down how we came to b...
Prep for SAT, ACT, GRE, CAT, MAP, and Other Standardized Tests
Overview Most Membean plans have more than 1500 words in total. Retaining knowledge of all the words in the list takes commitment via short but focused training sessions, and will most certainly help you with studying for your high-sta...
Membean Word Lists
Overview Membean has three word lists for students. Students are assigned to a word list based on their grade level and their performance during our calibration process. Students in grades 5-8 will be assigned to either the Lower Middl...
Membean and Spelling
Overview Membean's primary focus is the development of a robust vocabulary, not spelling. This article will explain when students are required to spell things on the program.  "Spelling" Questions While we do have fill-...
Why we don't recommend flashcards
Overview Many students, and even some teachers, rely on flashcards as a studying method. However, memory research tells us that such passive strategies are ineffective for long-term retention. Here we'll explain why we don't re...
How Membean Differentiates Instruction
Overview Differentiation, a deep-rooted pedagogical approach of Membean’s, recognizes and celebrates the uniqueness of every student. Because Membean is built on the foundational premise that the goal of a vocabulary program is to deve...
Membean's Content Development Standards
Overview Membean maintains the highest standards for educational content, ensuring age appropriateness, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism for schools worldwide. Our content provides relevant context and scaffolding for all word...