Program Description

Prodigy is an online video game with built-in mathematics programming that is geared toward elementary and middle school students. The game immerses students in a fantasy world that they can freely explore as they battle enemies, collect items, upgrade their characters, and interact with other classmates and players, all while answering mathematics assessment questions that are tracked and monitored by the teacher.

Cost

Free basic membership. Premium memberships are available at variable prices.

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• None

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Full

Scripted

• None

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

• Unspecified

Research Summary

There is insufficient research evidence on the effects of Prodigy. Three studies published by Prodigy showed that schools in Texas and Ontario using the game as part of their curriculum performed better on standardized assessments than their counterparts who were not using Prodigy. No other research studies were found.

Study Citations

Mahimker, R. (2014). Can Game-Based Learning Increase WQAO Math Scores? A Statistical Anlaysis of Prodigy in Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB. Prodigy.

New Caney ISD Case Study: Using Prodigy to Improve STAAR Exam Results while Cultivating Student Interest in Math. (n.d). Prodigy.

How Prodigy helped more Texas students succeed (2018). Prodigy.

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

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