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Words ignite change, challenge perspectives, and shape cultures. Help your students learn to think critically, craft compelling arguments, and develop a voice with impact far beyond the classroom. Give them the tools to write with confidence, because their voices matter.

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Achieve Courseware

Achieve for English supports process-based writing instruction by guiding students through drafting, feedback, revision, and reflection. With tools that emphasise rhetorical awareness, writing development, and thoughtful use of AI, instructors can support confident, purposeful writing in composition and literature courses.

Achieve helps students develop stronger writing habits while giving instructors visibility into how students plan, revise, and think about their writing. Writing tools include:

  • Drafting and Revision Plans help students turn feedback into actionable revision strategies and prioritise improvements for each assignment.
  • Instructor Feedback guides revision decisions and provides point-of-need support within the context of each student’s own writing.
  • Peer Review prompts students to offer focused, constructive feedback and supports their development as thoughtful, engaged reviewers.
  • Reflection helps students assess their confidence and writing choices over time, fostering rhetorical awareness and transfer to future writing tasks.
  • Source Check guides students in managing and accurately citing sources, strengthening research practices, and responsible source use.

Support meaningful assessment in English courses with tools that help students feel seen, supported, and motivated. Key assessments include:

  • Short-form Writing Assignments support frequent, low-stakes writing that helps students reflect on readings, ideas, and content, allowing instructors to focus on substance rather than mechanics.
  • LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing adjusts to each student's unique needs, identifying knowledge gaps and providing targeted feedback on answers with direct links to the e-book for review.
  • AI Literacy Modules help students understand and use AI responsibly in academic writing and research, strengthening ethical reasoning and informed decision-making.
  • iClicker enables quick, real-time checks for understanding and interpretation during class discussions, encouraging participation and inclusive engagement.
  • Respondus® LockDown Browser Integration provides a secure and trustworthy exam environment for your English assessments.

Support individual learning needs with tools that help students reflect on progress, strengthen core skills, and build confidence as writers and readers.

  • Goal-setting & Reflection Surveys (GRS) help students set learning goals, monitor progress, and reflect on their development as writers, fostering accountability and metacognitive awareness.
  • Diagnostics & Study Plans identify gaps in grammar, reading, and more and generate personalised study plans based on each student’s level of preparedness.
  • LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing provides personalised quizzes that adjust to each student’s level and pace, helping them master concepts through independent practice and feedback.

From interactive student success modules to engaging videos and innovative AI-powered activities, Achieve offers dynamic tools that make learning exciting and relevant.

A new AI Literacy and Ethics Module helps students understand what AI is, how it works, and how it can be used responsibly in academic contexts. This module strengthens ethical reasoning and supports informed decision-making around AI use in writing courses.

Streamline course setup, feedback, and instruction with flexible tools designed for English and composition courses.

  • Ready-to-use instructor resources, such as question banks, classroom activities, and more, make it easier to prepare and teach your English course.
  • LMS integration simplifies course setup, assignments, and grading.
  • Multi-course access allows for seamless enrollment in corequisite and composition courses without extra fees.
  • Customisable content gives you the flexibility to adapt assignments and resources to match your teaching style and course objectives.

Instructor Resources

Support your teaching and simplify your workflow with ready-to-use tools and expert assistance.

Save Time with Pre-Built and Customisable Tools: Achieve offers a wealth of ready-made and customisable resources, including assessments, test banks, videos, animations, and classroom activities, all designed to save you time and enhance your teaching.

Stay on top of student progress with powerful analytics tools. Achieve’s gradebook and reporting features track student performance, giving instructors the insights they need to provide support at the right time. With iClicker, get instant feedback on student understanding and adjust lessons in real-time.

Personalised Training and Resources: Macmillan Learning’s team of experts is here to support you, every step of the way. Whether you need help setting up your course, using analytics tools, or customising materials, we’re here to help.

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Ensure all students can succeed by providing digital resources designed with accessibility in mind. Macmillan Learning tools comply with accessibility standards to support learners of all abilities.

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