ST Math Visual Learning Program

Accelerate Academic Growth with Diverse Populations

DESE-approved and partially funded Mathematics Digital Supplement Program FY24 for students in grades 4th and 8th.

DESE will fund up to 50% of the cost of 4th and 8th grade licenses for the district to purchase the ST Math program, train staff, and implement the program for the 2023-24 School Year. All Massachusetts Public Districts/Schools/Charters may apply. This could be a new adoption of ST Math or a continuation.

Targeted and Effective High-Impact Tutoring

Support for students in 4th and 8th grades will ensure long-term academic success.

🏅DESE-approved ST Math Tutoring powered by VIPTeacher with live, certified teachers accelerates academic growth by encouraging students to learn by doing. Students will learn to persevere and progress not only in math proficiency on standardized tests, but in the ability to apply mathematical concepts to real-world challenges.

Problem Solving Process Mathematical Discourse

Neuroscience Approach Works

There is a science to learning. Just as learning to read has shifted to a phonics-first approach and learning science has shifted to hands-on experiments, there is opportunity to drive learning mathematics with science. Applying neuroscience research about how our brains learn, combined with innovations in technology and pedagogy, is highly effective.

With ST Math, students are engaged in understanding math concepts through productive struggle and visual problem solving. They are intrinsically motivated to continue learning for the sake of learning and persevere to help JiJi the ST Math penguin cross the screen in each puzzle.

ST Math is making a positive impact as we work to accelerate learning, address equity, and approach accessibility for all subgroups of students.

Ensure Greater Learning Outcomes with Implementation Support and Professional Learning

We empower teachers to build a greater understanding of how students learn, develop their math content knowledge, employ strategies that impact student learning, and effectively use ST Math through online and in-person training and support.

APPLY FOR AN ST MATH GRANT

With funding support from the One8 Foundation, the ST Math Massachusetts Program is offering competitive grants for K-6 schools. Select schools are chosen through a two-part application process to receive the following for the three year grant term:

A full site license for ST Math: K-6
Professional learning sessions for participating teachers
Leadership professional learning sessions to build long-term sustainability
Personalized support from dedicated ST Math MA team members
Cohort events and online engagement to support best practice sharing and networking

We are no longer accepting applications for the 24-25 school year. Please check back in Fall 2024 to apply for the 25-26 school year.

Questions about the ST Math Massachusetts Program or grant application?

ST Math Testimonial | Phineas Bates Elementary

Phineas Bates Elementary, Boston, MA

Kris Hughes of Phineas Bates Elementary School in Boston, Massachusetts, describes her experience with using ST Math.

ST Math Testimonial | Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary, Lowell, MA

Kerien Driscoll of Washington Elementary in Lowell, Massachusetts, describes her experience with using ST Math.

ST Math Testimonial | Elmwood Street School

Elmwood Street School, Millbury, MA

Chris Mainhart of Elmwood Street School in Millbury, Massachusetts, describes his experience with using ST Math.

ST Math MA Program Grant
Info Session

Join us to learn all about the ST Math MA Program and how it supports leaders to drive student learning outcomes. This 60 minute session will provide more background on ST Math as well as information about both the application process and how to become a strong candidate for the grant.

We have no remaining MA Program grant info sessions this year. Please reach out to Program Director, Sarah Peteraf at speteraf@mindeducation.org if you would like to schedule time to discuss the program.

"As educators, most of all, we want students to understand what it means to multiply and divide fractions and how to use them in real life and ST Math does just that - it gives them conceptual knowledge that will be critical with the new Common Core math that students are being asked to do."

Chris Tsang, Assistant Principal

Woodland Elementary School, Milford, MA

"I have been so impressed and happy with what I have seen from ST Math so far. The first thing that stood out to me was how challenging it can be, yet the students stick with it. It's definitely not just a game. The demands the program puts on students to think critically and solve problems is impressive and I can already tell that it is having a positive impact, especially in developing the student's conceptual understanding of the concepts at their grade. "

Derek Thompson, Principal

Henry B Burkland Elementary School, Middleboro, MA

"I was amazed when I walked into a first grade classroom last week and the students were highly engaged and working independently on a specific cone. The students were excited to share with me the skill that they were working on and their progress that they have made."

Lauren Morin, Lead Teacher

Sargent Elementary School, North Andover, MA