Teton County Schools See Nearly 13% Increase in Math Proficiency with DreamBox Math

The district’s data-driven strategy starts with students using virtual manipulatives in DreamBox Math, which makes learning math feel like a game. The visual manipulatives help students make connections to how math works instead of just memorizing answers. At the same time, DreamBox Math automatically adapts lessons to meet each student’s capabilities and builds from there. Teachers can then differentiate lessons based on individual student needs, strengths, and challenges.

Reports offer teachers continuous insights into student learning—without losing any time testing. Swentosky says, “DreamBox Math almost serves a little bit as an initial screener for additional math support and intervention.” He explains that teachers observe data weekly to monitor students’ learning. They can track their students’ levels of proficiency and adjust their instruction accordingly. When coupled with the personalization of lessons in DreamBox Math, the system encourages a productive struggle through instruction that ensures growth and engagement. The data also provides insights that teachers can use to help students gain proficiency earlier, address gaps, and put all students on the right path for learning and achievement.

Teachers and administrators love the reports, and even though Harvard studies extolled DreamBox Math efficacy, it was the district’s own impressive numbers that propelled—and continue to sustain—teacher buy-in.