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Content Developer (Math Whiz)
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Knewton, an online education start-up located in New York City, is growing its team.
Position: Content Developer (Math Whiz) Were you a mathlete? Did you (secretly) love it? Can you recite the first 7 decimal places of (1 + root 5)/2, or the first 15 digits of pi? Most important, can you find the probability that a dart lands in an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle, rather than in the portion of the circle outside of the triangle? If you solved that last problem in fewer than 30 seconds, and you could explain your result so clearly that an 8th grader would understand—apply for this job. Content Developers are responsible for the very core of Knewton's courses. This includes developing pedagogy for our courses and producing questions that gauge knowledge of core concepts—test-like questions (GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT) seen by students in homework and practice tests. Content Developers can also serve as TAs during live classes, answering student questions via chat while the instructor teaches on camera.
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All full-time positions include benefits at start date and equity in the company. About Knewton Knewton has developed the industry’s most powerful adaptive learning engine, customizing educational content to meet the needs of each student. Whereas traditional classrooms and textbooks provide the same material to every student, Knewton dynamically matches lessons, videos, and practice problems to each student's ideal learning arc. Constant assessment across dimensions such as difficulty, frequency, and media maximizes learning efficiency and concept mastery. Knewton's test prep courses for the GMAT and LSAT bring the brightest and most experienced teachers directly to students worldwide via a live and on-demand online video classroom. The Knewton platform also powers third-party educational content from major publishers, corporations, and other organizations. Knewton was founded by Jose Ferreira, a former Kaplan executive, with funding from Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, First Round Capital, and prominent angel investors. The company was a finalist in the 2008 Amazon.com Start-Up Challenge. http://www.knewton.com
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