Study Highlights Evidence that Age of Learning’s Programs Contribute to the District’s Turnaround Success
Los Angeles, Feb. 29, 2024 – Age of Learning, the leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today released two new ESSA-validated research reports that found Jefferson County (Fla.) School District Kindergarten – 2nd grade students using My Math Academy and My Reading Academy experienced significant increases in their assessment scores for the 2022-2023 school year. Key findings include:
- Using My Math Academy was related to statistically significant increases in kindergarten students’ assessment scores, after controlling for students’ fall scores and their grade levels.
- Using My Reading Academy was related to statistically significant increases in 2nd grade students’ assessment scores, after controlling for students’ fall scores and their grade levels.
- STAR Math assessment results showed that students using My Math Academy for an average of 12 hours reached levels equivalent to the next grade in math.
- STAR Early Literacy assessment results showed that students using My Reading Academy for an average of 14 hours reached levels equivalent to the next grade in reading.
- All educators reported that My Math Academy and My Reading Academy had a positive impact on their students’ math and reading skills.
“Jefferson County School District’s third graders scored within four points of the state average on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), significantly aided by last year’s use of Age of Learning’s My Math Academy and My Reading Academy in second grade. I am very proud of our partnership with Age of Learning and the support they provided,” said Jackie Pons, Principal, Jefferson County School District. “My Math Academy and My Reading Academy are two of the best programs that I have had a chance to work with in my 30+ years of education.”
The results highlight the effects of Age of Learning’s personalized digital learning programs on student achievement and on educators’ capacity to provide effective instruction for their young learners. The results reflect usage of Age of Learning programs by almost 200 kids across 11 kindergarten through second grade classrooms during the 2022-23 school year. The Jefferson County School District continues to use My Math Academy and My Reading Academy in the current 2023-24 school year.
“Learning of Principal Jackie Pons’ vision to turn around the Jefferson County School District, we knew that Age of Learning’s research-based programs could make a significant contribution to his efforts,” said Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning. “We are delighted that My Math Academy and My Reading Academy have contributed to the transformation, and we applaud Principal Pons along with his exceptional team for their commitment to adopting innovative strategies that enhance academic achievement for students.”
Educators in Jefferson County School District who used the programs reported on end-of-year surveys that My Math Academy and My Reading Academy had a positive impact on their students’ math and reading skills. They also indicated the programs’ positive impact on students’ confidence and enjoyment in learning math and reading.
Moreover, 93 percent of educators indicated that the programs empowered their work, for example, a 2nd grade teacher said, “The program helped me pinpoint my students’ strengths and weaknesses,” and “It has helped address gaps that I otherwise may not be able to with such varied students.”
Age of Learning’s My Math Academy and My Reading Academy are research-backed programs designed to address learner variability, promote equitable instruction, and accelerate learning for preschool through 5th grade students.
Findings from Age of Learning studies are validated by Learn Platform by Instructure, an educational research company that evaluates outcomes for alignment with ESSA standards. The evidence of improvement in student outcomes in Jefferson County School District represent the 8th ESSA-aligned third-party validated research results for My Math Academy and the 7th for My Reading Academy. To learn more about My Math Academy results, visit here and for My Reading Academy, visit here.
About Age of Learning
Age of Learning®, recipient of an SIIA CODIE Award for being the most innovative education technology company, is the leading developer of engaging and effective learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based digital education programs, developed by an experienced team of education experts, have proven efficacy in increasing children’s learning gains. Age of Learning’s flagship product, ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, is an award-winning comprehensive curriculum for children. The company’s school solutions programs include My Math Academy®, an adaptive, personalized program proven to significantly accelerate math learning outcomes, and My Reading Academy™, an adaptive program designed to help young learners build a foundation for reading comprehension and literacy and become fluent readers. With over 11 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit www.AgeofLearning.com.