Using Zearn Math for Impact

Zearn’s ESSA Tier 1-rated platform is proven to have a causal, statistically significant impact on student math scores. Explore the key strategies schools and districts use to support scaled, purposeful implementation of Zearn Math alongside grade-level, Tier 1 math instruction.

“Our kids are seeing success, and it has been overwhelming how much they’re starting to grow.”

Dana Fendlason, Curriculum Coach, Tangipahoa Parish School System

School and district leaders share how they support systemwide Zearn Math usage to reinforce grade-level learning and drive math outcomes for students.

Proven impact with strong implementation

Independent research from the Center for Research & Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University shows students in districts that used Zearn with dedicated implementation support significantly outperformed peers on the state assessment — with strongest gains for students who completed at least 90 grade-level digital lessons over the course of the school year.

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Strategies to realize transformative results

Schools and districts that drive impact with Zearn focus on three key strategies.

Dedicate structured time for students to reach the research-backed goal for lesson completion

Students benefit most when they have scheduled, purposeful time to complete 3+ on- or above-grade-level lessons each week to support Tier 1 math instruction.

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Train educators and leaders to support strong, teacher-led Zearn Math implementation

Dedicated training sessions help teachers and leaders use Zearn Math to reinforce and deepen grade-level learning.

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Develop routines to monitor and celebrate learning with Zearn Math

Real-time platform data helps teachers and leaders track learning goals, motivate research-backed lesson completion, and celebrate wins.

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Principal Ellen O'Brien in New York City discussing how Zearn Math helped students retain key math concepts in class.

case study

Accelerating math learning in District 11 in NYC

Read how one district and school supported students to complete the research-based dosage of 3+ grade-level Zearn lessons each week and accelerate math learning.

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professional development

Expert-led training to make the most of Zearn Math

From dedicated professional development courses to on-demand content study, Zearn’s professional learning offerings help districts create the conditions for lasting results. Participants explore Zearn Math materials firsthand, experiencing ESSA Tier 1-rated digital lessons that blend digital learning with handwritten problem solving, along with comprehensive reports to monitor and celebrate student learning.

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platform data

Actionable insights to power grade-level success

Zearn’s suite of in-app reporting equips district leaders, school leaders, and educators with the visibility they need to lead strong implementation, sustain research-backed usage, and celebrate progress with Zearn Math.

Teacher reports

Zearn digital math lessons include visual models and representations of math concepts so students develop a deep understanding of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math.

See exactly when students need support

Built-in alerts ensure teachers know when — and where — students are struggling with grade-level math content, so they can plan targeted support connected to what they’re teaching in class. New for the 2026-27 school year, the LiveView report gives teachers visibility into students’ real-time activity on Zearn, so they can monitor progress, encourage focus and persistence, and step in when needed.

Track students’ progress through connected grade-level math content

Streamlined dashboards help teachers lead structured Zearn time to reinforce and deepen core instruction. At-a-glance insights help teachers set implementation goals, celebrate learning milestones, and monitor students’ progress through grade-level content connected to what they’re teaching in class.

Leader reports

Monitor and celebrate systemwide implementation

On-demand insights into school- and district-wide usage empower leaders to observe trends, celebrate successes, and make data-driven decisions to drive impact with Zearn Math.

Download custom data to dive deeper

The Exports Center enables district and school administrators to download data for analysis at the district, school, grade, and student levels.

Motivate and celebrate math learning

From schoolwide challenge kits to lesson completion trackers and celebration certificates, check out printable resources designed to help leaders and teachers encourage students’ learning with Zearn Math.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Zearn Math work?

Zearn Math earned the highest rating from Evidence for ESSA, the nationally recognized independent clearinghouse, with multiple independent studies showing the program has a statistically significant, causal impact on student outcomes.
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How many Zearn Math lessons should students complete each week?

Zearn Math is designed to be used during structured time as one, coherent element of Tier 1 math instruction to reinforce and deepen the learning students are doing with their teacher. Research shows students learn most with Zearn Math when they complete 3 lessons per week, or approximately 90 minutes, as a coherent support to classroom instruction.
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Does Zearn offer training/professional development?

Yes, Zearn offers comprehensive training for educators and leaders at every stage of their implementation to help schools and districts scale impact with Zearn Math. In addition to live, dedicated professional learning sessions delivered virtually or in person by the Zearn team, Zearn offers on-demand curriculum study PD for every concept of K-5 math.
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