Mathletics, our online maths program for schools, has earned Pedagogical Quality Certification from EdTech Impact – an independent evaluation backed by University of Helsinki research.
The assessment found excellent ratings for active learning (90/100), strong curriculum alignment with The National Curriculum for England*, and high learner engagement scores across motivation, competence and safety.
*The program is also compatible with a range of international curricula, making it suitable for worldwide use.
What is EdTech Impact?
EdTech Impact provides independent, research-based evaluation of digital learning tools. Their Quality Framework is used by over 400,000 educators and school leaders across 130+ countries to inform procurement decisions.
The framework assesses products across four key pillars: lawful and ethical practices, quality and pedagogy, user experience, and research impact.
The Pedagogical Quality Certification focuses specifically on learning goals, pedagogical approach, and learner engagement – evaluating how well a product supports effective teaching and learning.
About Mathletics
Mathletics provides curriculum-aligned maths activities for students aged 5–16, covering foundational skills through to advanced problem-solving.
Across all categories, Mathletics demonstrated high educational quality, with particularly strong results in active learning, personalised pathways, and student motivation.
Independent evaluators confirmed that Mathletics:
- Covers all key strands of the UK primary mathematics curriculum.
- Provides progressive skill pathways aligned to year-group expectations.
- Supports active, personalised learning with strong gamification elements.
- Creates a safe, inclusive learning environment with high engagement scores.
Below is a breakdown of the evaluation findings.
Learning Goals: Strong alignment with the UK mathematics curriculum
As part of the Pedagogical Quality evaluation, trained educator-evaluators mapped Mathletics against the English National Curriculum for Mathematics, reviewing coverage across number, calculation, fractions, geometry, measurement and statistics.
The review confirmed that Mathletics:
- Covers all key strands and sub-strands of the primary maths curriculum.
- Includes progressive skill pathways aligned to expected year-group outcomes.
- Provides didactic learning goals for core strands, indicating consistent instructional focus.
- Supports a range of facilitative skills across problem-solving, reasoning and representation.
This mapping ensures that Mathletics’ instructional sequence reflects the structure and intent of national curriculum expectations – a priority for MATs and leaders seeking tools that reinforce classroom teaching.
Pedagogical Approach: Excellent performance across key dimensions
EdTech Impact assesses pedagogy using four research-based contrary pairs. Mathletics scored Good to Excellent across all of them.
These ratings reflect EdTech Impact’s evaluation scale, where scores of 80+ indicate Excellent performance.
Active Learning – Excellent
- Learners can choose between a wide range of task types, covering concept introduction, practice, reasoning, problem-solving, and assessment.
- Optional resources support students in deepening their understanding.
- Gamified elements reinforce motivation and effort.
“By rewarding learners after they make progress, the solution reinforces a sense of achievement and motivates students to keep going.” – Evaluator comment
Rehearse → Construct – Good
- Learners can define their own goals and reflect on progress.
- Placement tools ensure students start at an appropriate level.
- Activities cover all essential elements of the UK primary maths curriculum.
“The information provided is tested until the user fully understands it… success is measured by how well users can apply the knowledge they gain.” – Evaluator comment
Linear → Non-linear – Excellent
- Learners can move at their own pace through clearly sequenced content.
- Unlimited practice supports mastery of foundational concepts.
- Teachers can monitor progress with a high level of granularity.
“For learning maths, this is essential because maths builds on itself… a clear path and unlimited practice help students master each step before moving on.” – Evaluator comment
Individual Learning – Good
- Students can navigate activities, challenges and resources independently.
- Features encourage ownership of learning, supporting personalised pathways.
“This is important for learning maths… as it encourages independence, promotes active learning and supports personalised learning.” – Evaluator comment
Learning Engagement: Strong support for motivation, confidence and safety
Mathletics’ engagement profile was consistently positive across all six dimensions.
Below is a brief summary:
Autonomy – Supported
- Clear goals for use.
- Balanced mix of explanations, practice and problem-solving.
Competence – Well Supported
- A very encouraging first-time user experience.
- Meaningful rewards aligned with challenge.
- Tasks well matched to curriculum progression.
“Progression depends on succeeding on things relevant for learning.” – Evaluator comment
Relatedness – Supported
- Characters and visuals suitable for target age range.
- Motivating examples and explanations.
Respect – Well Supported
- Inclusive avatar creation.
- Suitable for both experienced and inexperienced users.
Stimulation – Well Supported
- Optimal challenge for learners.
- Strong gamification elements.
- Graphics and sounds that enhance user experience.
“The solution incorporates gamification very well… creating an enjoyable learning loop.” – Evaluator comment
Safety – Supported
- No irreversible errors.
- No harmful content.
- Focus on reward rather than punishment.
What this means for schools and MAT leaders
The independent evaluation confirms that Mathletics:
- Aligns strongly with English and other UK curricula.
- Supports active, personalised learning in ways that reflect effective practice.
- Promotes learner competence and motivation.
- Offers a safe, inclusive experience suitable for a wide range of learners.
- Provides adaptable pathways that help teachers meet diverse needs.
For leaders seeking a research-backed, pedagogically sound digital maths resource, these results offer clear and reliable evidence of quality.
