Program Description

"Personalize K-8 math learning with supplemental curriculum that is more than just instructional support software. DreamBox Math is intelligently adaptive to ensure students, at every level, stay motivated and receive the right instruction at the right time, from day one."

Cost

Individual subscriptions start at $12.95 per month, family subscriptions start at $19.95 per month, schools must contact publisher for pricing.

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Small group
• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Full

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Yes

Accelerated Learning

• Yes

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

In a literature review, two non peer-reviewed studies, and one peer-reviewed study were found. One study found that in a large sample of K-1st grade students, those participating in the DreamBox intervention made greater gains in NWEA MAP Math domains and overall math scores than their control counterparts. Similarly, another study found that for every 20 minutes a student spent on DreamBox, their MAP score increased by 2.5 points. One peer-reviewed study found that compared to students reciving another online math intervention (Zearn), those using DreamBox had higher posttest numeracy and geometry scores.

Study Citations

Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University (n.d.) Evaluation of Dreambox Learning. http://go.dreambox.com/rs/715-ORW-647/images/eff-17.5.24-Harvard_Study.pdf

Foster, M. (2023) Evaluating the Impact of Supplemental Computer-Assisted Math Instruction in Elementary School: A Conceptual Replication, Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, DOI: 10.1080/19345747.2023.2174919

Wang, H., & Woodworth, K. (2011). Evaluation of Rocketship Education’s use of DreamBox Learning’s online mathematics program. Menlo Park, CA: SRI International. Retrieved from http://www.dreambox.com

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report

• Potentially positive effects

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• Strong

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/dreambox-learning-math