Beast Academy makes a difference
In an independent evaluation by WestEd over a 2-year period with over 1,000 students, Beast Academy had a significant impact on students’ math achievement: Students who used Beast Academy an average of 30 minutes per week gained 1-2 grade levels on their spring 2021 National MAP Assessment Scores, as compared to those who didn’t use Beast Academy.
The University of Utah's Education Policy Center (UEPC) conducted a study of nearly 1,000 students across 12 elementary schools. They found that all usage metrics—minutes spent, units completed, days of engagement, and fidelity-level usage—predicted better performance on standardized assessments, with no evidence of a plateau among top performing students.
The more Beast Academy, the greater the improvement
The more lessons students attempted, the greater their increase in math achievement compared to students without Beast Academy exposure.
Data based on an independent evaluation by WestEd.
9 out of 10 educators believe their students’ problem-solving abilities have improved since starting BA.
9 out of 10 educators believe BA supports the development of their students’ logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
— Results from AoPS’s Educator Experience Report, which surveyed BA customers from 57 unique schools.
A flexible model that fits your school
See how schools are tailoring Beast Academy to their classrooms, teachers, and existing programs.
Forsyth County Schools
Forsyth County, GA
Distinguished state scores and revitalized interest in math learning from proficient students in grades 1–5.
Challenge
Effectively extend the learning for students who are already proficient.
Implementation
In the 2022-23 school year, 3,000 proficient students in grades 1–5, approximately 15% of all elementary students, worked with Beast Academy Online in three different settings: during independent practice or small group instruction in their daily math block; during whole-school daily intervention time under the multitiered systems of supports (MTSS) framework; and outside of school, as desired.
Impact
All students who completed at least 9 chapters of Beast Academy scored at the highest performance level on the end-of-grade state assessment for 2022-23. Even better: when given the choice between our current core math curriculum or Beast Academy Online in an end-of-year survey, 95% of students preferred Beast Academy.
I finally felt like I was learning something new. I was bored in math before.​
— 3rd grade student
St. James Public Schools
St. James, MN
Improving math performance to exceed
standards on state assessments.
Challenge
Advanced elementary students were not regularly exceeding standards.
Implementation
As part of Universal Plus, a federal Javits grant, Beast Academy was selected to support St. James Public Schools' new initiative for Talent Development Programming. During the 2020–21 school year, all 2nd and 3rd grade students were screened for Talent Development. Identified students used Beast Academy the following year.
Impact
Since starting Beast Academy, 100% of identified students exceed standards in the Math portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Beast Academy's rigorous material has stimulated student growth and has empowered them to persevere through challenging questions.
Beast Academy has been a dynamic addition to our programming and we look forward to using it for years to come.
— Liam Dawson, Elementary School Principal
Homestead Elementary
Cherry Creek Schools in Centennial, CO
Increased math test scores and revitalized math enthusiasm for all students in grades K–5.
Challenge
Address stagnant test scores and engage gifted students with rigor.
Implementation
The initial 2022 implementation included 80 Beast Academy Online seats for students identified as needing further enrichment. For the 2023–24| school year, Beast Academy Online was implemented for all students in grades 3–5 and Beast Academy textbooks were provided as supplemental enrichment for students in grades K–2.
Impact
After years of score stagnation, the 2023-24 diagnostic tests showed growth across grade levels just a few months into implementation for the full school. More importantly, students were enthusiastic about learning math — even choosing to solve Beast Academy lessons and puzzles outside of school.
Beast Academy has revitalized math enrichment for our students.
— Sonja Jones, Gifted Learning Teacher