Beast Classroom drives math excellence

Higher scores and stronger attitudes across every level of use

WESTED — INDEPENDENT 2-YEAR EVALUATION OF 1000+ STUDENTS

More Beast Classroom, more growth for every student

A two-year independent evaluation found statistically significant positive effects on math achievement. The more students engaged, the greater their gains — and the benefits went beyond test scores.

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1–2 grade levels

of additional MAP growth in a single year

Students averaging 30 minutes of Beast Enrichment per week gained 1–2 grade levels on spring MAP assessment scores, compared to students who didn't use Beast Enrichment.

MAP Assessment Scores by usage: comparison student 219.5, low user 222.1, below average 222.8, average 224.4, above average 227.4, high user 231.4.

Higher Beast Classroom usage was associated with larger differences in math performance compared to matched peers who did not use the program. Independent evaluation by WestEd.

Increased confidence

across five attitudinal domains

Beast Classroom students reported stronger self-concept in math, greater confidence in tackling difficult problems, more interest in math, and higher motivation to persevere. They were also significantly more likely to agree that math is interesting and enjoyable.

Attitude scores: Motivation to study: Beast 3.2, Non-Beast 2.9. Effort and perseverance: Beast 3.6, Non-Beast 3.2. Interest in mathematics: Beast 3.1, Non-Beast 2.7. Self-concept in mathematics: Beast 3.5, Non-Beast 2.8. Self-efficacy in math: Beast 2.9, Non-Beast 2.4.

Beast Classroom students reported more positive attitudes toward math. Independent evaluation by WestEd.

UTAH EDUCATION POLICY CENTER — INDEPENDENT 1-YEAR EVALUATION OF ~1,000 STUDENTS

Growth without a ceiling

A separate independent study conducted via the University of Utah found that all usage metrics — minutes spent, units completed, and days of engagement — predicted better performance on standardized assessments, with no ceiling effect for high achievers.

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Putting it into practice

These schools made Beast Classroom their own and saw the results

Forsyth County Schools

Forsyth County, GA

Distinguished state scores among proficient students in grades 1–5

Challenge

Effectively extend the learning for students who are already proficient, and revitalize their interest in math.

Implementation

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,000 proficient students in grades 1–5, approximately 15% of all elementary students, worked with Beast Enrichment in three different settings: during independent practice or small group instruction in their daily math block; during whole-school daily intervention time under the multitiered systems of supports (MTSS) framework; and outside of school, as desired.

Impact

All students who completed at least 9 chapters of Beast Enrichment scored at the highest performance level on the end-of-grade state assessment for 2022-23. Even better: when given the choice between our current core math curriculum or Beast Enrichment in an end-of-year survey, 95% of students preferred Beast.

I finally felt like I was learning something new. I was bored in math before because we were learning stuff I already knew.

3rd Grade student

St. James Public Schools

St. James, MN

Improved math performance among top students

Challenge

Advanced elementary students were not regularly exceeding math standards on state assessments.

Implementation

As part of Universal Plus, a federal Javits grant, Beast Enrichment was selected to support St. James Public Schools' new initiative for Talent Development Programming. During the 2020–21 school year, all 2nd and 3rd grade students were screened for Talent Development. Identified students used Beast Enrichment the following year.

Impact

Since starting Beast Enrichment, 100% of identified students exceed standards in the Math portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Beast Enrichment's rigorous material has stimulated student growth and has empowered them to persevere through challenging questions.

[Beast Enrichment] has been a dynamic addition to our programming and we look forward to using it for years to come.

Liam Dawson, Elementary School Principal

Homestead Elementary

Cherry Creek Schools in Centennial, CO

Increased math scores and revitalized enthusiasm for all K–5 students

Challenge

Address consistently stagnant test cores and engaged gifted students with rigor.

Implementation

The initial 2022 implementation included 80 online seats for students identified as needing further enrichment. For the 2023–24 school year, Beast Enrichment was implemented online for all students in grades 3–5, while Beast Academy books were provided as a supplement for students in grades K–2.

Impact

After years of score stagnation, the 2023–24 diagnostic tests showed growth across grade levels just a few months into implementation for the full school. More importantly, students were enthusiastic about learning math — even choosing to solve Beast lessons and puzzles outside of school.

[Beast Enrichment] has revitalized math enrichment for our students.

Sonja Jones, Gifted Learning Teacher

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