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Hotmath Delivers Homework Help for TI MathForward Program

KENSINGTON, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotmath, Inc., the leading provider of all-in-one math homework help, announces an agreement with Texas Instruments that provides all students participating in the TI MathForward(TM) program with free access to Hotmath homework help.

Designed to increase middle grade algebra readiness and high school algebra success, the TI MathForward program combines instruction, professional development, curricular content, and technology in a unique program to deliver results that help schools meet state proficiency standards in math.

Teachers using the TI MathForward program receive a Hotmath.com login for students in the program to use anywhere they have Internet access. Through this relationship, students gain access to step-by-step solutions for actual odd-numbered homework problems in textbooks used by TI MathForward classes. Hotmath.com has established relationships with leading textbook publishers. These tutorial-style solutions give students the extra help they need to complete their homework successfully and with greater understanding.

Students participating in the TI MathForward program may also view Hotmath video lessons on math topics that require further explanation outside of the classroom. The online video collection offers hundreds of selections presented by expert educators, who review concepts in pre-algebra, algebra and geometry, as well as other advanced math topics.

"Our mission is to help every child succeed in math," said Chuck Grant, CEO of Hotmath. "By joining forces with Texas Instruments, we are expanding the availability of Hotmath and providing another tool to help students participating in the TI MathForward program succeed."

"Hotmath and Texas Instruments have been working together since 2004, and it is a natural fit to add this support for students participating in the TI MathForward program," said Steven Bailey, Director, Business Development for Texas Instruments Education Technology. "The MathForward program is a comprehensive math program, and this additional technology component will prove to be an extremely valuable tool for students."

In addition to step-by-step solutions and video lessons, Hotmath offers other resources to help students participating in the TI MathForward program complete their homework, including graphing calculator tutorials, interactive learning activities, practice tests, math workbooks, and math games to ensure all students improve their performance in mathematics.

Participating schools or students also may purchase live math help from Hotmath for an additional cost. Live online math tutoring connects students instantly with professional tutors, who offer help on topics ranging from pre-algebra to calculus. Communication takes place online through an interactive whiteboard where visual aids such as drawings, graphs and mathematical steps can be displayed.

The TI MathForward program has been implemented in school districts across the country including schools inTexas,Florida,California,Ohio, andNew York. For more information about TI MathForward, visit www.timathforward.com.

About Hotmath, Inc.

Hotmath enhances learning by helping students complete their required math homework successfully. The company offers students all-in-one math homework help, through step-by-step instructions to solve odd-numbered problems in popular textbooks, and live tutoring available anytime using an online interactive whiteboard. Founded by math educators in 2000, Hotmath is based inKensington, Calif. For more information, visit www.hotmath.com or phone 510-524-5525.

About Texas Instruments

Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of advanced tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications and enabling students and teachers to explore math and science interactively.

Designed with leading educators and researchers, Texas Instruments education technology and services are tested against recognized third-party research on effective instruction and improved student learning. Such research shows that use of graphing calculators and wireless networks in the classroom helps teachers implement instructional strategies that lead to student collaboration and higher student interest and achievement in math. For more than 20 years, TI has worked closely with educators and administrators to develop student-focused curricular and supplemental classroom materials, and it supports the world's largest professional development organization for the appropriate use of educational technology. For more information, please visit www.education.ti.com.

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, visit www.ti.com.

SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated