Math Archives | Discovery Education Nurture Curiosity Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:57:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Using DreamBox Math Purposefully to Maximize Student Support https://www.discoveryeducation.com/resources/success-stories/using-dreambox-math-purposefully-to-maximize-student-support/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:44:23 +0000 https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?post_type=resources&p=202125 San José Unified School District Uses DreamBox Math to Adapt Instruction and Support Every Learner San José Unified School District San José, California Meet Taylor Swenson, San José Unified School District (SJUSD)’s district instructional coach for elementary math. Dedicated to the district’s mission and student success, Swenson believes that the best education happens when teachers […]

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San José Unified School District Uses DreamBox Math to Adapt Instruction and Support Every Learner

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San José Unified School District

San José, California

Meet Taylor Swenson, San José Unified School District (SJUSD)’s district instructional coach for elementary math. Dedicated to the district’s mission and student success, Swenson believes that the best education happens when teachers are prepared, supported, and eager to help their students. She has built that environment within her own network of educators. Deeply involved with all elementary teachers, she ensures they receive comprehensive training and professional development for every new curriculum product introduced.

As the largest school district in Santa Clara County, SJUSD serves a diverse population with varied needs. Any educational product it adopts must adapt to many different classroom situations while consistently producing positive results. DreamBox offered a promising solution.

Why DreamBox Math?

Searching for a supplemental math program that could deliver deeper insight into student comprehension—and help educators track student progress—San José Unified chose DreamBox Math. Its Intelligent Adaptive Learning technology engages students and strengthens understanding.

Although teachers were enthusiastic, many were initially unsure how to use the program most effectively. To smooth the learning curve, SJUSD provides ongoing professional development. Today, DreamBox Math is used district-wide in a variety of ways, complementing core instruction and illustrating the need for tools as adaptable as SJUSD’s educators.

DreamBox Math helps students understand the background information; making them stronger mathematically, conceptually, and helping them fully understand the material. That’s what I like. They’re walking away with a deeper understanding of math.
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Amber Stagi
Grade 4-5 Teacher

Classroom Snapshots

Amber Stagi: Mixed Grade Classroom Model

Amber Stagi teaches a mixed-grade math class of fourth- and fifth-grade students, spanning a wide range of abilities. To use class time effectively while still giving each student attention, she and Taylor Swenson implemented a Collaborative Learning Experiences workshop model. Students rotate through activities, including DreamBox Math, while Stagi works with small groups.

Most importantly, DreamBox Math’s detailed reporting lets Stagi identify each student’s strengths and skill gaps, guiding targeted one-on-one or small-group instruction. She shares each student’s report, letting them choose focus areas. Involving students in the process increases engagement and ownership of learning.

What I’ve really tried to do is engage students in multiple ways every day—mathematically—by using DreamBox Math, by collaborating with them as partners in decision-making, and by creating collaborative learning experiences. The goal is to give every student more opportunities for success, rather than letting anyone feel like they’re just the kid in the back row who’s not good at math.
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Grade 4-5 Teacher
Katy Bailey: Special Education Classroom

Special-education teacher Katy Bailey leads a class of 12 students whose math skills span kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. Previous apps lacked the rigor or growth-tracking her students needed, causing repetition and frustration.

DreamBox Math changed that. After training, Bailey grouped students by level and rotated them through four learning stations—including DreamBox Math. Students quickly embraced the program and now look forward to station rotations. Bailey credits DreamBox’s adaptive lessons and clear progress data with boosting enthusiasm and willingness to try new challenges.

The longer I use DreamBox Math, the more helpful it is. After the first year of using DreamBox Math, the district started offering training and I went to every training offered to learn about every feature. Once I had that under my belt, I was able to start using it with more purpose and knowledge and began to notice how useful the tool is in the classroom.
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Elizabeth Nevarez: Bilingual Instruction

Elizabeth Nevarez, a third-grade bilingual teacher, teaches math and social studies in Spanish and other subjects in English. Her tight-knit class often helps and encourages one another.

Years ago, Nevarez added DreamBox Math as a flexible independent activity. Her students use the Spanish version, mastering math concepts with language-agnostic virtual manipulatives while building vocabulary for next year’s English-language math course.

Using DreamBox Math reports and dashboards, Nevarez assigns lessons that align with core curriculum and individual needs. Students aim for five lessons weekly, track progress, celebrate milestones, and involve their parents through online reports. This year has yielded her students’ greatest growth yet.

I really do appreciate the fact that our district has this program implemented because I really have seen a great change in my students’ math abilities and skills. So, it’s been a great asset to our classroom.
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3rd Grade Teacher
At The Point of Purposefulness

Innovative districts need innovative tools that match their educators’ talents and the high standards they set. SJUSD found an ideal math partner in DreamBox. By coupling robust professional development with DreamBox’s adaptive technology, the district delivers exactly the support its educators and students need. When innovative educators have innovative tools, opportunity grows exponentially. SJUSD’s story shows the powerful outcomes possible when teachers receive the right support, tools, and encouragement. The mission of the educator is never finished, but SJUSD’s ongoing efforts prove that new benefits and positive results are always within reach.

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San José USD at a Glance

  • 41 schools serving 32,00+ students in PreK-8 
  • 6,500+ English Language Learners
  • 3,800+ Special Education Students

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]]> SJUSD-Logo-FullColor-Name de-quote-left-square-filled de-quote-left-square-filled de-quote-left-square-filled de-quote-left-square-filled 4 Criteria for Successful Math Interventions https://www.discoveryeducation.com/resources/guides/4-criteria-for-successful-math-interventions/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:05:01 +0000 https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?post_type=resources&p=200887 Make Math Intervention Decisions Easier When students struggle with math, choosing and implementing the right supports quickly can make a world of difference. This guide reviews RTI within MTSS and gives you a ready‑to‑use, four-point checklist for evaluating adaptive, personalized math program efficacy.  Download our guide and use it to create a framework to apply […]

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Make Math Intervention Decisions Easier

When students struggle with math, choosing and implementing the right supports quickly can make a world of difference. This guide reviews RTI within MTSS and gives you a ready‑to‑use, four-point checklist for evaluating adaptive, personalized math program efficacy. 

Download our guide and use it to create a framework to apply across classrooms, grades, and schools. 

4 Criteria for Math Interventions Guide

4 Criteria for Successful Math Interventions

A practical guide to choosing adaptive math supports for each RTI tier.

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Differentiate with Confidence: Remediation, Intervention, and Acceleration Using Discovery Education Solutions

Learning gaps, different readiness levels, and the need for acceleration can all exist in the same classroom. But with DreamBox Math, DreamBox Reading, and Reading Plus, delivering the right instruction at the right time is possible without needing hours of extra planning.

Download our guide for a look at how our solutions support every instructional approach. 

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Remediation, Intervention, and Acceleration Crosswalk

See how to bridge gaps, accelerate growth, and keep every learner engaged.

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]]> Remediation Intervention Acceleration Crosswalk Large California District Sees Improved Math Achievement for K-5 with DreamBox Math  https://www.discoveryeducation.com/resources/research/dreambox-math-california-achievement/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:13:28 +0000 https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?post_type=resources&p=200817 From 2023-2024, Discovery Education partnered with LearnPlatform by Instructure, a third-party research company, to show the impact of DreamBox Math on student outcomes in a large public school district in California.   This study examined the relationship between DreamBox Math usage and student math achievement for 8,393 K–8 students.  LearnPlatform used a correlative design to align […]

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From 2023-2024, Discovery Education partnered with LearnPlatform by Instructure, a third-party research company, to show the impact of DreamBox Math on student outcomes in a large public school district in California.  

This study examined the relationship between DreamBox Math usage and student math achievement for 8,393 K–8 students. 

LearnPlatform used a correlative design to align with ESSA Level III evidence standards. It included all students in the district who used DreamBox Math during the 2023-2024 school year.  

Access the full report or download a brief summary. 

What Were the Key Takeaways from the Study?​

  • Students who used DreamBox Math at either moderate or high frequency both had significantly higher assessment scores than those with low usage.
  • Grades K-2 who had moderate or high frequency scored +10 points higher on the NWEA than those who completed fewer weekly lessons.
  • Grades 3-5 who had moderate or high frequency scored +7 points higher on the NWEA than those who completed fewer weekly lessons.
  • Grades 3-5 who had moderate or high frequency scored +16 points higher on SBAC than those who completed fewer weekly lessons.
  • Students in certain subgroups (Hispanic, SED, ELL) who completed more DreamBox Math lessons per week achieved higher spring math assessment scores than peers in the same subgroups who completed fewer weekly lessons. These differences were statistically significant.

Who Was Included in the Study?

This study included 8,393 K-8 students across 42 elementary and middle schools in one large public district in California.  

What Data Were Evaluated?

  • Performance was compared on standardized assessments like NWEA MAP® and the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC).
  • Students were grouped by how many DreamBox lessons they completed per week: Low (≤ 2 lessons), Moderate (2–5), High (> 5)

Source: LearnPlatform by Instructure, Researchers Meetal Shah, Ph.D., Lead Researcher and Andrew Scanlan, M.A., Senior Researcher “DreamBox Math (2023-24) Study Type: ESSA Evidence Level III” May 2025 

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Efficacy Study

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2023- 2024

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LearnPlatform by Instructure

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DreamBox Math

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Boost Student Success with an Interactive Dream Team

Foster engagement with learning that feels like play to students! When you add DreamBox Reading and DreamBox Math to the classroom, you’ll inspire problem-solving, perseverance, and confidence. 

Using intelligent adaptive technology, these programs provide just-right lessons for every learner and real-time insights for educators. Your students will be eager to learn and confident in their capabilities as they progress at their own pace. 

Watch our video for examples of what students and teachers see when using DreamBox Reading and DreamBox Math. 

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]]> Introduction to DreamBox Math https://www.discoveryeducation.com/resources/videos/introduction-to-dreambox-math/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:24:39 +0000 https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?post_type=resources&p=200130 Discover DreamBox Math: Serious Learning That’s Seriously Fun DreamBox Math transforms learning math into an engaging, personalized experience that meets every student right where they are. Backed by research and powered by intelligent adaptivity, it automatically differentiates instruction based on student thinking to build deep conceptual understanding at each learner’s own pace.  Educators get real-time […]

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Discover DreamBox Math: Serious Learning That’s Seriously Fun

DreamBox Math transforms learning math into an engaging, personalized experience that meets every student right where they are. Backed by research and powered by intelligent adaptivity, it automatically differentiates instruction based on student thinking to build deep conceptual understanding at each learner’s own pace. 

Educators get real-time insights and actionable data to personalize instruction and can easily incorporate DreamBox Math into their classroom routine. The result? Confident, future-ready learners who dream big and achieve more. 

Watch our video for a look at what students can do within the program.

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]]> Video: Literacy and Math Strategies in the U.S.: What’s Working and What Isn’t https://www.discoveryeducation.com/resources/videos/experts-discuss-literacy-and-math-strategies/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:18:28 +0000 https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?post_type=resources&p=199996 Webinar: Across America’s Classrooms: Literacy and Math Strategies to Engage, Adapt, and Accelerate We asked four passionate leaders in K–12 education to join us for a conversation about how literacy and math instruction is affecting student achievement in the U.S.:  Dr. Emily Hare, Director of PreK–12 Mathematics for Guilford County Schools   Dr. Amanda Malone, K–12 […]

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Webinar: Across America's Classrooms: Literacy and Math Strategies to Engage, Adapt, and Accelerate

We asked four passionate leaders in K–12 education to join us for a conversation about how literacy and math instruction is affecting student achievement in the U.S.: 

  • Dr. Emily Hare, Director of PreK–12 Mathematics for Guilford County Schools  
  • Dr. Amanda Malone, K–12 Literacy Director for the Mississippi Department of Education  
  • Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association and professor at Northern Arizona University  
  • Dr. Rufus Hill, State Director of K–12 Mathematics Coaching for the Mississippi Department of Education 

Our lively, insightful discussion explored effective strategies and areas that need more focus in schools and districts of all kinds—rural, suburban, and urban. Our experts also shared real-world success stories and what led to the gains that students have made. 

Watch the video to get the details on these topics and much more, like the role of supplemental resources and innovation in the classroom. 

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]]> This Professional Learning Hack Doubled HEB ISD’s Discovery Education Usage https://www.discoveryeducation.com/resources/success-stories/heb-isds-creative-approach-to-professional-learning/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:05:53 +0000 https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?post_type=resources&p=196260 Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) Independent School District Bedford, TX Professional Learning That Works: HEB ISD Sees 2X Growth in Discovery Education Usage The instructional technology team at Hurst-Euless Bedford (HEB) Independent School District is on a mission to promote technology that enhances student success in and beyond the classroom. In a large district, this is no small […]

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Bedford, TX

Professional Learning That Works: HEB ISD Sees 2X Growth in Discovery Education Usage

The instructional technology team at Hurst-Euless Bedford (HEB) Independent School District is on a mission to promote technology that enhances student success in and beyond the classroom. In a large district, this is no small task. But HEB’s team of six dedicated tech coaches gets creative in their professional learning approach and partners with Discovery Education for support.

We focus on showing teachers strong, effective instructional tools that really do influence student growth and understanding ... our hope is that those skills that students learn in the classroom, through the use of technology, can be applied in the real world.
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Instructional Technology Specialist, HEB ISD, TX

PD in Your PJs: A Flexible, Engaging Solution to Professional Learning

HEB ISD has over 1600 teachers across 40 campuses, making time, distance, and physical space a challenge for the instructional technology team to do their job. The team took creative action and launched PD in Your PJs, a virtual professional learning series led by tech coaches Sarra Smith and Jeff Blankenship, designed to set educators up for success.

“We decided to bring the training to the teachers,” says Jeff. “In short bursts of learning, teachers get to hear us present and model technology tools, all from the comfort of home or wherever they might be.”

“The great thing about PD in Your PJs is that it becomes a catalyst for our one-on-one coaching,” explains Sarra. “At the end of the day, we just want teachers to feel confident using these tools so that they can engage their students.”

Bringing Discovery Education into the Equation

When the time came to train teachers on Discovery Education Experience, a PK-12 digital learning platform with high-quality content and engaging resources, tech coach Carly Farris went straight to their Discovery Education partner success manager, Tammy Norman, to host a PD in Your PJs session. Their goal was to introduce teachers to the wealth of tools in the platform beyond the videos that they love to use, and how it can enhance their daily instruction.

Discovery Education has been a true partner. They are always collaborative and willing to support our teachers.
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Instructional Technology Specialist, HEB ISD, TX

Tammy collaborated closely with Carly to determine the district’s needs and ensure the PD in Your PJs session was engaging and meaningful. “The role of a partner success manager at Discovery Education,” explains Tammy, “is all about being a thought partner with the district… walking through their challenges and successes and building effective implementations from that.”

The approachable, flexible format of the Discovery Education training made it easy for teachers to jump in and learn quickly how to use the high-quality instructional materials and time-saving tools like Studio and quizzes, leading to the highest participation of any PD in Your PJs session and more consistent use of Experience. “It truly is a team effort between HEB and Discovery Education coming together to have a really successful event,” says Tammy.

The Discovery Education Impact

Since the launch of PD in Your PJs, Discovery Education usage in the district has more than doubled, which the tech coaches attribute in part to the strong partnership with the Discovery Education team.

Discovery Education trains us, and we turn around and train our teachers with the tools that they will need to be successful in the classroom and support their students. We can say what we need and get very personalized support for us and our teachers.
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Jennifer Pettit
Instructional Technology Specialist, HEB ISD, TX

Teachers have discovered new ways to engage students with Experience using tools like Immersive Reader and ready-to-teach lessons. “Teachers get really excited when you show them what’s available in Experience and how to apply it in their classroom,” explains tech coach Jennifer Pettit. “They’re able to create unique learning experiences for their students.”

Success Through Collaboration

HEB ISD’s tech coaches and Discovery Education’s partner success team continue to collaborate regularly, building on their success with PD in Your PJs to deliver engaging, meaningful, and effective professional learning.

According to Jeff and the team, “we know that we’ve been successful when we see the actual application of technology within the classroom and it’s done with fidelity.” For Discovery Education, success means working in tandem with district leaders to support teachers, and in turn, promote student growth in and beyond the classroom.

The difference between Discovery Education and other vendors is the amazing relationship and genuine care for our district and our teachers. It’s a true partnership.
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Sarra Smith
Instructional Technology Specialist, HEB ISD, TX

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School Details

  • 32 campuses serving 23,000+ students
  • Partnered with Discovery Education since 2014

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Classroom Application

  • Supplemental

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]]> HEB Logo de-quote-left-square-filled de-quote-left-square-filled de-quote-left-square-filled de-quote-left-square-filled DreamBox Math Study at Large NC District: ESSA Evidence Level III https://www.discoveryeducation.com/resources/research/dreambox-math-north-carolina-large-district/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:28:55 +0000 https://www.discoveryeducation.com/?post_type=research-impact&p=192584 DreamBox Math Drives Student Achievement for K-5 Students in Large North Carolina School District Download the Full Report At-a-Glance Type: Case Study Source: LearnPlatform by Instructure Grade Level: K-8 Time Period: 2022-2023 Product: DreamBox Math Share This Report In 2023, Discovery Education partnered with LearnPlatform, a third-party edtech research company, to explore the impact of […]

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DreamBox Math Drives Student Achievement for K-5 Students in Large North Carolina School District

At-a-Glance

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Case Study

Source:

LearnPlatform by Instructure

Grade Level:

K-8

Time Period:

2022-2023

Product:

DreamBox Math

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In 2023, Discovery Education partnered with LearnPlatform, a third-party edtech research company, to explore the impact of DreamBox Math on K-5 student achievement in a large North Carolina school district, as measured by the NWEA MAP® scores and end-of-grade (EOG) state assessment math scores.

The hypothesis was that measurable student growth could be achieved with the differentiation, scaffolding, and continuous formative assessments built into DreamBox Math.

LearnPlatform designed the study to satisfy Level III requirements (Promising Evidence) according to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Access the full report or download a brief summary.

What Were Some Key Takeaways from the Study?

  • Students in K-5 with moderate and high usage of DreamBox Math (2 or more lessons weekly) scored significantly higher on the NWEA MAP than students with low usage (less than 2 lessons).
  • Students in G4-5 with moderate and high usage of DreamBox Math had significantly higher EOG scores than students with low usage.
  • After controlling for prior math achievement and grade, Hispanic and African American male students across grade levels who completed at least 2 to 5 lessons per week in DreamBox Math experienced a statistically significant increase in NWEA MAP achievement.

Who Was Included in the Study?

This study included 57,000+ students in grades K-8 across 161 schools from a large school district in North Carolina. Researchers conducted analyses by grade band to allow for better interpretability of findings. Since G6-8 was just 6% of the data sample and the main implementation was for elementary grades, the findings are for G1-5. To see findings for G6-8, see Appendix E in the full report. 

 

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What Data Were Evaluated?

DreamBox Math Usage Groups: 

  • Low usage = <2 lessons (<30 min) weekly
  • Moderate usage = <2 to <5 lessons (<30 to <60 min) weekly
  • High usage = >5 lessons (>60 min) weekly

Students in K-5 Who Completed:

  • Fall 2022 NWEA Map (G1-5)
  • Winter 2023 NWEA MAP (K)
  • Spring 2023 NWEA MAP (G1-5)
  • Spring 2022 and 2o23 NC EOG Math Exam (G4-5)

Source

LearnPlatform by Instructure, Researchers Alexandra Lee, Ph.D. and Meetal Shah, Ph.D. “DreamBox Math (2022-23) Study Type: ESSA Evidence Level III”. July 1, 2024.

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