Get to know Zearn Math

Get to know Zearn Math

Get to know Zearn Math

Get to know Zearn Math

Zearn Math is a nonprofit learning platform that students use with their teacher to help them build a deeper understanding of the math concepts they’re learning in class.

Zearn Math is a nonprofit learning platform that students use with their teacher to help them build a deeper understanding of the math concepts they’re learning in class.

Zearn Math is a nonprofit learning platform that students use with their teacher to help them build a deeper understanding of the math concepts they’re learning in class.

“I like Zearn because it makes me more confident in my math skills, so I’m able to participate in class more”

8TH GRADE STUDENT, SOUTH CAROLINA

Hear from students and teachers at Schofield Middle School in South Carolina about how they use Zearn Math to reinforce classroom learning.

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ABOUT US

A nonprofit driven by one mission

A nonprofit driven by one mission

Every aspect of our program is designed with a single goal in mind: ensure every child has the support they need to thrive in math. As a nonprofit, Zearn’s sole focus is on supporting student learning; students never see ads, and their data is never shared with advertisers or used to train AI models.

Every aspect of our program is designed with a single goal in mind: ensure every child has the support they need to thrive in math. As a nonprofit, Zearn’s sole focus is on supporting student learning; students never see ads, and their data is never shared with advertisers or used to train AI models.

Every aspect of our program is designed with a single goal in mind: ensure every child has the support they need to thrive in math. As a nonprofit, Zearn’s sole focus is on supporting student learning; students never see ads, and their data is never shared with advertisers or used to train AI models.

How Zearn Math works

Your child uses Zearn Math as a structured part of their weekly math learning. Teachers assign students Zearn Math lessons that reinforce the concepts they’re learning in class, giving students another chance to deeply explore math ideas, get just-in-time support, and take on new challenges. Every lesson includes a blend of digital learning and handwritten problem solving.

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Lessons explore math concepts through guided activities with on-screen teachers

Students solve math problems online and by hand, with paper-and-pencil activities in every lesson

Throughout their learning, students get built-in help to work through challenges and keep moving forward

Teachers can see students’ progress in real time, so they can make sure students are on track and step in with more support

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Proven to help students succeed in math

Proven to help students succeed in math

Proven to help students succeed in math

Proven to help students succeed in math

Zearn Math is backed by strong independent research — including a large-scale randomized control trial that showed causal evidence of impact on student math achievement.

Zearn Math is backed by strong independent research — including a large-scale randomized control trial that showed causal evidence of impact on student math achievement.

Zearn Math is backed by strong independent research — including a large-scale randomized control trial that showed causal evidence of impact on student math achievement.

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Resources to support your child’s learning

Resources to support your child’s learning

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Download a one-page overview of Zearn Math, available in multiple languages.

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Zearn digital lessons engage students with math via warm-ups, new concepts, and problem-solving support online.

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Learn more about Zearn’s materials and how to support learning from home.

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Weekly Goal Tracker chart for earning badges and Zearn Summer Intensive info about math learning support.

Summer math guide

Many schools use Zearn Math over the summer to keep the momentum going in math. Download our guide to summer learning.

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Zearn Helpers tips: Encourage kids in tough problems, motivate, celebrate goals, and help with computer glitches.

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Check out some ideas to encourage your child’s learning at home.

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Your child will receive a school-issued Zearn account and will complete Zearn lessons with their teacher during the school day. Families can also create an account for free.

Frequently asked questions

How do teachers use Zearn Math?
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Teachers use Zearn Math to help students build deep understanding and confidence with the grade-level math concepts they are learning in class. Teachers assign lessons connected to classroom instruction. As students learn, teachers can see progress in real time, identify where students may need extra support, and step in to help when needed.

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What happens during a Zearn Math lesson?
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During a Zearn Math lesson, students explore the same grade-level math concepts they’re learning with their teacher in a structured sequence of activities that blends research-backed digital learning with handwritten problem solving. As they work through each lesson, students

  • Explore math concepts through guided activities with on-screen teachers
  • Solve math problems both online and by hand, with paper-and-pencil activities in every lesson
  • Get built-in support to work through challenges and build confidence in math
  • Show what they’ve learned in a mastery quiz.

As students are learning, teachers can monitor their progress to make sure they’re on track and step in if they need additional support.

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What research supports Zearn Math?
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Zearn Math is backed by strong independent research and has been proven to help students make greater gains in math. Studies of Zearn Math include a large-scale randomized control trial that found positive impacts on student math achievement.

Zearn’s strong evidence base earned the program the highest rating from Evidence for ESSA, the nationally recognized independent clearinghouse that evaluates education research to help schools, districts, and states select evidence-based programs.

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Does Zearn Math use student-facing generative AI?
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No. Zearn Math does not include student-facing generative AI, chatbot-style interactions, or AI-generated responses in lessons. Students work through structured, grade-level lessons with active problem solving and written work. Zearn does not share personal student data with AI models.

How does Zearn protect student privacy?
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Zearn Math is designed for learning, not for advertising, tracking, or data monetization. As a nonprofit, Zearn is committed to safeguarding children’s online privacy.

  • No advertising. Zearn does not show ads to students or use student information for advertising.
  • No selling or sharing with advertisers. Zearn does not sell student data or share student information with advertisers.
  • No student profiling or off-platform tracking. Zearn does not create digital profiles of students and does not use tracking technologies to monitor students across other websites or services.
  • No long-term data retention. Zearn retains personal student information only as long as needed to support learning and meet school or district data privacy agreements. Data for inactive accounts is regularly anonymized or deleted.