Orchard Software provides targeted instruction in math, reading, writing, language arts, and science for grades K-9. Combining formative and benchmark assessments aligned with state standards, motivating instruction, and qualitative data reporting, Orchard Software is the preferred choice for thousands of schools across the country looking to improve AYP.
Orchard Software provides schools with a powerful solution that enables educators to adapt and deliver both individualized and whole class instruction that meets the needs of all students, including ELL learners and those with special needs. Orchard has proven effective in helping teachers differentiate instruction in multilevel classes and provides flexible pricing and scalability so that any classroom, school, or district can implement and take advantage of Orchard’s research-based and motivating content.
Strong Preparation for State & National Tests
- Orchard Software provides lessons, activities, tools, and assessments that teachers find incredibly helpful in implementing research-based strategies.
- Orchard’s personalized, engaging, and scientifically tested content is correlated to state and national standards that are used in annual state assessments.
- Orchard gives your students an academic advantage by providing the correlated instruction needed to be successful in school and beyond.
Differentiated Instruction
Orchard includes more than 160 Skill Trees that cover 5,000 essential skills and concepts in reading, language arts, mathematics, and science. Orchard teaches those same skills that students must learn to pass high-stakes tests and is correlated to national and state standards.
Orchard is flexible with its balanced, cross-curricular content, which is challenging for advanced students while providing reinforcement skills for those who need it. By using a variety of instructional approaches coupled with the effective use of learning games and puzzles, Orchard provides children with a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
Language Arts
Language Arts K-3 Bundle: These 27 Skill Trees focus on balanced instruction with special emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, writing, and reading comprehension. 
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Language Arts 4-6 Bundle: These 23 Skill Trees cover a wide range of language skills. The bundle focuses on reading, writing, and grammar through a variety of instructional approaches that meet individual learning needs. [2.07M]
Language Arts 7-9 Bundle: These 15 Skill Trees feature a mix of direct instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and usage. This bundle is ideal for on-grade-level instruction or remedial instruction in middle school, high school, and beyond. [2.41M]
English Language Learners: Orchard’s research-based K-3 Language Arts Bundle provides direct instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, the key components required by the National Reading Panel to help students become better readers. In addition, Orchard Software addresses the key areas necessary to help develop all aspects of English language learning, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Note: ELL appropriate program features, including voiced instruction, recording capabilities, and highlighted phrases, can be found in other bundles/skill trees as well. Look for the "ELL Appropriate" icon. [361k]
Math
Math K-3 Bundle: These 15 Skill Trees cover a wide range of primary math skills. Seven Math Concepts programs focus on skills and concepts stressed in the NCTM Standards. Four fun Learning Games help students master key skills, including basic number facts. SkillBuilders provide direct instruction in key computational skills, and two new Principles of Math programs help students learn through modeling. [1.89M]
Math 4-6 Bundle: This bundle contains a balanced mix of computational and conceptual programs. Eight Math Concepts titles teach and assess skills stressed in the NCTM Standards. Computational skills are covered in three SkillBuilders and five Learning Games. [1.88M]
Math 7-9 Bundle: Fourteen Math Concepts and Algebra Skill Trees teach and assess skills stressed in the NCTM standards, six SkillBuilder titles provide step-by-step instruction, and three Learning Games reinforce key skills in a motivating learning environment. [2.06M]
Science
Science Bundle: These 19 Skill Trees use a dynamic, multimedia approach to help students explore and learn key concepts in the science curriculum. It can be used to supplement core instruction or as a core instructional option. [1.87M]
Other Features
High School Exit Exam Bundle: By helping students reach proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics, Orchard Software’s new High School Exit Exam Bundle provides comprehensive, motivational preparation for the CAHSEE. The Language Arts portion of this bundle includes 10 Skill Trees with a mix of direct instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and usage. The Mathematics portion of this bundle includes a comprehensive, curriculum-based set of six Skill Trees correlated to the NCTM standards. [265k]
Assessment for Your State: Students take a short test, which places them in the appropriate Skill Trees. These assessments are correlated to each state’s standards and enable teachers to target instruction to students’ individual needs. [397k]
Data Management: All work is captured in detailed reports to help teachers communicate student growth and make critical, data-driven decisions. In spite of Orchard’s powerful management capabilities, the program is refreshingly intuitive. [669k]
Tools for Teachers: These five Tools for Teachers Skill Trees will make every teacher’s life easier. Make flash cards and worksheets in minutes or quickly place your students in the appropriate mathematics or reading level with these helpful accessories. [326k]