See how SPARK transforms teaching and learning, in data, in classrooms, and in voices from the field.
Results and Success Stories
Data Snapshot
Student gains you can see
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Nearly 90% of students increased their math scores from the beginning to the end of the year.
State testing success
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Math state test proficiency rates rose significantly, with a grater percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to the previous year.
Engagement like never before
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100% of classrooms showed growth in reasoning, math talk, and problem solving.
From memorization to mastery
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In 6 weeks, students moved from guessing to solving with labeled models and number sentences
Feedback that drives impact
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98% said SPARK's coaching improved lesson effectiveness
Immediate, lasting change
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All student groups made gains, including those in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and multilingual learners.
In just 6 weeks, students moved to solving with labeled models and number sentences.
Moving Beyond Guesswork
Challenge: Students relied on guessing and chasing keywords in word problems.
SPARK Shift: Introduced visual modeling and multiple representation strategies.
Result: In just 6 weeks, students moved to solving with labeled models and number sentences.
Boosting Teacher Confidence
Challenge: Teachers hesitated to lead open-ended math discussions, unsure how to guide them productively.
SPARK Shift: Delivered targeted coaching with questioning strategies, real-time feedback, and modeled lessons.
Result: 97% of teachers reported greater confidence, leading to richer classroom discussions and deeper reasoning.
Deeper Content Knowledge & Better Math Understanding
Challenge: Students and teachers alike sometimes focused on procedures over true mathematical thinking.
SPARK Shift: Designed lessons emphasizing connections, multiple approaches, and real-world application.
Result: Students developed stronger number sense, flexible thinking, and lasting comprehension of key math concepts.