What educators sayWhat educators say
Academic experts agree that DreamBox Learning can help kids learn math, increase their foundational understanding and proficiency, and put them on a road to success.
“DreamBox Learning K-2 Math provides outstanding
differentiated instruction, adapting in a wide variety of ways to give students
a better learning experience.”
— John Bransford, James W. Mifflin University Professor of Education and Psychology, University of Washington, and Director of the LIFE Center
“In independent research, there was a 19% average increase
in assessment test scores after only 4 hours (on average) of playing DreamBox
Learning K-2 Math. For second graders to be able to learn from a game-like
mathematics program, then transfer that learning to a traditional paper-and-pencil
test is impressive.”
— Dr. Margaret Jorgensen, Harcourt Assessment (retired), SVP
“I’m the math consultant for an urban district with a high poverty,
multicultural population. The lessons in DreamBox Learning focus on developing
computational fluency, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving abilities,
which are exactly the concepts that we need to reinforce in our district.
I’ve turned down many, many programs because they hadn’t got the math
right, but you do! Our school district just completed a trial of
DreamBox Learning K-2 Math with huge success. Our teachers and students are
excited about DreamBox.”
— Francine Roy, Ph.D., Mathematics Education Consulting, Fall River Public Schools, Massachusetts
“DreamBox Learning K-2 Math is unique in the way it allows students to
engage in rigorous quantitative reasoning to gain a profound understanding of
number. Perceptual support is provided as necessary, but as a student
advances, DreamBox requires the internalization of structured quantities by
flashing dot frames and bead racks. Students will begin to use figurative
counting/structuring schemes and eventually advance to advanced abstract mental
computation and fluent concepts of equality with deep understanding and
automaticity, including the ability to partition and combine number.
DreamBox Learning helps students develop essential foundations for
proportional reasoning and algebraic thinking.”
— Administrator, Kentucky
“I have overseen 3 after-school programs over the last year using DreamBox
Learning K-2 Math. In each case the programs were over-subscribed, and the
students, parents and teachers involved were all impressed with the results.
In my experiences, the software was engaging, met the individual needs of a
variety of learners with differing current math skills, and had a built-in
assessment tool to continually modify the questions and lessons being asked of
students based on their performance. I would recommend
DreamBox to any teacher or parent!”
— Jennifer Benson, principal, Clyde Hill Elementary School
“DreamBox Learning is one of the most effective programs I have seen in my 42 years of teaching. Children’s skill levels are individually assessed in number sense and computation, and each child is placed at the appropriate level for growth and success. This level of sophistication is unheard of. When they complete a section and choose a game to play, the content reflects their growing skills and determines how much practice would be appropriate at that moment.”
“I have watched my students use DreamBox Learning K-2 Math and they are
excited each day to play it again. And, more importantly,
it’s working! I saw a student who previously was struggling in math
begin to make progress and gain confidence for the first time, saying “I can
do math!” Thank you DreamBox Learning for assisting me with their learning,
communicating with parents and for helping to create a positive mental
attitude towards math.”
— Kathleen Marshall, 2nd grade teacher, Juanita Elementary School
“I have been very impressed with the DreamBox K-2 math program because it
stresses and supports Numeracy concepts needed for success in the Primary
program. Along with supporting Numeracy concepts it is very user friendly and
that is vitally important when every minute counts! DreamBox utilizes the
ten-frame and math rack, enabling my students to begin combining and
partitioning numbers, which is a vital step in order to move from a unitary to
composite way of thinking!”
— Beth Miracle Meiman, Mathematics Intervention Teacher, Eastern Elementary
“My 2nd grade students really enjoy the DreamBox Learning math program. I was
impressed at how effectively it appeals to learners at all levels.
My highly capable students as well as my struggling students
have been equally excited and engaged in the activities and games that DreamBox
Learning offers. The games are appealing, and my students are having fun
uncovering new adventures as they progress through the program. We play weekly in
the computer lab and the kids are disappointed if they are not able to play. Who
knew learning math could be so much fun?”
— Mary Kay Weinmeister, 2nd grade teacher, Norman Rockwell Elementary
“I found the DreamBox Learning website and thought I would let me students try
it out. Well, they love it! It’s fabulous! I have 17 students currently
enrolled in my class and I have to tell you my students love going on DreamBox!
I feel very good about the lessons that I have observed or tried out myself. My
students are very motivated by the activities and rewards built into the
program. The visual demonstration of math concepts embedded into a game setting
are extremely motivating and an effective method to increase student
achievement. My students are very excited to finish each adventure. The
DreamBox classroom account is very beneficial to my students. Thank you!”
— Pam Barnette, 1st grade teacher, Pride Elementary
“DreamBox is a wonderful addition to my Kindergarten classroom — my students
love playing it! As a teacher I like that DreamBox covers the concepts I teach in
class such as patterning, recognizing numbers and sequencing, but does it in a new
and different way. Since playing DreamBox I’ve seen quite a bit of progress in math,
even with my struggling kids. I also use the reporting in
DreamBox as a teaching tool — I can look up individual students and
see what lessons they’re working, and how they are performing in terms of counting,
comparison and ordering, and adding and subtracting. If I see
that many of my students are doing well on DreamBox in addition and subtraction
but behind on comparison and ordering I can adjust my lesson plans and class
discussions to reinforce specific concepts.”
— Anna Bohman, kindergarten teacher, Clyde Hill Elementary
“I use DreamBox as a regular part of my kindergarten curriculum. I rely on
DreamBox to keep my advanced math students interested and challenged. It's also
a great program for my students who are not as advanced in the classroom because
the program is auditory and visual and will repeat lessons and concepts as
needed. As a teacher I love that DreamBox is really teaching mathematical thinking.
I also love that students can play DreamBox at home in addition to the classroom
— the parents of my students often ask me what they can do at home to
supplement what their children are learning at school. Many
parents spend a great deal of time with their children on reading activities, but
math is something that’s often overlooked. DreamBox is a great way for
students to practice and reinforce math at home.”
— Marie Hewitt, kindergarten teacher, Norman Rockwell Elementary
“I appreciate the fact that DreamBox allows my students to use technology to
further their math learning. Students ask to play DreamBox, and their enthusiasm
shows me that the program is not only educational but also very engaging.
I also appreciate the ability to monitor my students’ progress
and know that the games they are playing are individualized to their specific
learning needs. Thank you DreamBox for allowing me to integrate math and
technology for my little kindergartners!”
— Amy Kerby, kindergarten teacher, Island Park Elementary School
“I am a Mathematics Intervention Teacher at Shepherdsville Elementary in
Shepherdsville, Kentucky and would like to use the DreamBox Learning program in
my classroom with my K-3 struggling students. These students have been
identified as struggling or below grade level in the area of math and I feel
that your program will be a good investment for my students. The activities
that are provided to students within your program are very similar to the
activities I do in my instruction and would give students further practice with
these essential skills. Although I know that this program is set up for K-2
students, I believe it will help my struggling third graders as well.”
— Carrie Gary, Mathematics Intervention Teacher, Shepherdsville Elementary
“I piloted the DreamBox program at home with my twin 6-year olds and think
it is wonderful. They beg for more time with the program and I see both of them
strengthening their math skills, while having fun. As a parent and teacher I am
so pleased to see that DreamBox incorporates both instruction and practice and
that information on each child's progress is made available. I am very
interested in using it with my first grade class at school, especially because
it will allow us to address the needs of children with a range of abilities. We
look forward to using DreamBox in our class!”
— Laura Spota, 1st grade teacher, Greenville Elementary
“I was really interested in using DreamBox Learning K-2 Math with my first grade
class because of its ability to adapt to each individual student’s level.
This program challenges each child whether they need remediation or need more
advanced work. I tried out the program and was very impressed with the lessons
that were presented and how they cover the critical foundational math needed in
the first grade. DreamBox is focused on the most important concepts my students
must learn such as the ability to add and subtract fluently. I also liked how
the DreamBox program immediately offers tips and lessons on how to solve a
problem if a student doesn't answer a problem correctly. My class is enjoying
DreamBox and students are choosing to play DreamBox when they have computer
time in the classroom. To them, it is a fun video game!”
— Lisa Niva, 1st grade teacher, Wade King Elementary
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