CIMS offers a variety of curriculum-appropriate materials which support learning. Management systems help teachers and administrators make informed decisions about instruction, professional development and the use of other materials. Recent revisions include multi-step problem solving and enhanced multiple choice questions consistent with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards and the California Achievement Test. Revised trimester tests provide data regarding student ability to utilize mathematical strategies in solving everyday problems and responding to performance assessment-type questions.
Portfolio assessment is now available as well.
Superintendents, principals, supervisors, administrators and teachers use the data on pupil achievement to monitor the effectiveness of instruction of all students. CIMS staff development specialists offer individual and group training in all aspects of the system to operators, teachers and school and district supervisors and administrators. The goal in all such training is to improve mathematics instruction.