Program Description

Zearn’s K-8 math program, Zearn Math, is designed by teachers to be an engaging and accessible math learning experience for all kids. The program offers frequent checks for understanding, interactive visuals to keep lessons fun and entertaining, and precise feedback so students can learn from mistakes.

Cost

Individual classroom accounts are free ; school-wide accounts are $3,500.00 annually. Supplemental materials (assessments, workbooks, manipulatives) can be purchased separately.

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Both

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

Several efficacy studies conducted by Zearn have found positive associations between students who consistently use Zearn and their math achievement. In Nebraska specifically, Zearn conducted a study in 2022 that found elementary- and middle-school students who consistently used Zearn Math had 2.5 times the growth in their state math assessment scores (NSCAS) compared to students who did not use Zearn. Additionally, in one case study, Zearn was found to increase students' enthusiasm about math and produce small to medium-sized proficiency gains. However, additional studies found no statistically significant relationships between the implementation of Zearn and math achievement. Due to the lack of peer-reviewed research on Zearn, there is currently insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of this program.

Study Citations

Morrison, J., Wolf, B., Ross, S.M., Risman, K.L & McLemore, C.C.(2019) Efficacy Study of Zearn Math in a Large Urban School District. John Hopkins School of Education Center for Research and Reform in Education. https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/bitstream/handle/1774.2/62395/Zearn%20Math%20Final%20Report.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Pane, J. F., Doss, C., Todd, I., & Seaman, D. (2025). Efficacy of Zearn Math over two years in grades 3 to 5: An experiment in Texas (EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1211). Annenberg Institute at Brown University.

Storey, N. S., & Neitzel, A. J. (2025). Evaluation of Zearn Supplemental with dedicated implementation support. Center for Research and Reform in Education, The Johns Hopkins University.

Truitt, A. A. & Ku, H. (2018). A case study of third grade students' perceptions of the station rotation blended learning model in the United States. Educational Media International, 55(2), 153-169. doi: 10.1080/09523987.2018.1484042

Zearn (2022) Across student subgroups and all levels of proficiency, Nebraska students experience large gains in math learning with Zearn: 2022 Nebraska State Assessment Results. https://webassets.zearn.org/Implementation/EfficacyResearch_2022_StatewideStudy_NE.pdf

Zearn (2022) Economically disadvantaged students, multilingual learners, and Black and Latino students experience double-digit increases in proficiency on 2022 end-of-year assessments with consistent Zearn usage. https://webassets.zearn.org/Implementation/EfficacyResearch_Zearn_Impact_for_Student_Subgroups.pdf

Zearn (2022) For students who scored below grade level in math, consistent Zearn usage tied to 2 grade levels of growth in 2 years of pandemic learning—nearly double the gains of curriculum alone. https://webassets.zearn.org/Implementation/Zearn_Impact_for_Students_Below_Grade_Level.pdf

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• Strong

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/zearn