New Digital Math Program Supports Indianapolis Students' Math Achievement

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Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, August 14, 2024)—Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) today announced it is partnering with global edtech leader Discovery Education to support higher student achievement in math. Through this expanded collaboration, all students and teachers in grades K-8 will soon have access to DreamBox Math by Discovery Education. An engaging and adaptive math program that brings together curriculum and continuous formative assessments to personalize instruction, DreamBox Math supports achievement for every student, regardless of where they are in their learning journey.  

 IPS is committed to ensuring there are excellent educational choices open to every single one of its students, in every school, in every neighborhood. To reach this goal, the district has created Rebuilding Stronger, a roadmap to both build on and expand what works in IPS while also tackling some of the biggest challenges facing the district.   

 To support Rebuilding Stronger, IPS seeks to provide every child in Indianapolis access to high-quality, rigorous, curriculum in all subjects. To support mathematics education, IPS sought a classroom-tested, research-proven digital math program that was aligned to the district’s vision for math education and able to provide intervention, remediation, or enrichment to all students. Following a careful review of potential solutions, the district selected DreamBox Math by Discovery Education.   

DreamBox Math has been certified as meeting the rigorous, evidence-based standards set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and has achieved ESSA Tier I, II, III, and IV certifications. A unique supplemental math solution, DreamBox Math fosters the conceptual understanding, self-assurance, and motivation students need to develop a deep appreciation of complex mathematical ideas. DreamBox Math is a standards-aligned, digital program for K-8 students that adapts and differentiates in real-time based on the learner’s answers and problem-solving methods. By providing personalized instruction, DreamBox Math empowers students to become confident, lifelong learners, while equipping educators with actionable learning insights.   

“Rebuilding Stronger is a bold new direction for our district, and DreamBox Math supports the vision and goals of this critical initiative,” said Randall Smith, IPS director of digital instruction. “These powerful resources, alongside others, will play a key role in ensuring equitable opportunities for our students to grow and succeed.”  

Over the past several years, Discovery Education has partnered with third-party research organizations, expert data scientists, and education researchers to analyze the efficacy of DreamBox Math on K-8 students nationwide. Through the execution of these studies, researchers found that students using DreamBox Math achieved higher proficiency in math when compared to students who did not.    

In the most recent correlative study conducted in Florida’s Pinellas County Schools, usage of Dreambox Math showed statistically significant impact on math achievement. In this study, students who used DreamBox Math for the recommended amount of time scored 9.9 percentile points higher on NWEA’s MAP assessment than those that did not use DreamBox Math.  

Additional findings from third party research on DreamBox Math found that:   

• Students in need of intervention are more likely to meet or exceed learning goals with DreamBox Math.
• DreamBox Math meets learners where they are and personalizes instruction for students who need extra help and students who are thriving. 
• English language learners benefit significantly from the unique approach DreamBox Math uses to support Spanish-speaking students. 
• DreamBox Math’s flexibility allows students to meet math goals while learning at home or in school.  

 To learn more about Discovery Education’s ESSA certifications and to read the supporting research, visit Discovery Education’s Research and Impact website. 

 All educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Educator Network. A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration.  

In addition, IPS educators using Discovery Education solutions will receive dedicated professional development from Discovery Education’s team of professional learning experts. These learning opportunities for teachers help schools recognize the full return on their edtech investment. Through Discovery Education’s interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Effective professional learning increases student engagement and supports the continued academic development of all students.    

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.