{"id":7514,"date":"2026-01-07T07:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/?p=7514"},"modified":"2026-01-08T02:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:05:52","slug":"mathletics-earns-pedagogical-quality-certification-from-edtech-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/educators\/mathletics-earns-pedagogical-quality-certification-from-edtech-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathletics Earns Pedagogical Quality Certification from EdTech Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mathletics, our online maths program for schools<\/a>, has earned Pedagogical Quality Certification from EdTech Impact \u2013\u00a0an independent evaluation backed by University of Helsinki research.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

*The program is also compatible with a range of international curricula<\/a>, making it suitable for worldwide use.<\/p>\n

What is EdTech Impact?<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The framework assesses products across four key pillars: lawful and ethical practices, quality and pedagogy, user experience, and research impact.<\/p>\n

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The Pedagogical Quality Certification<\/a> focuses specifically on learning goals, pedagogical approach, and learner engagement \u2013 evaluating how well a product supports effective teaching and learning.<\/p>\n

About Mathletics<\/h3>\n

Mathletics provides curriculum-aligned maths activities for students aged 5\u201316, covering foundational skills through to advanced problem-solving.<\/p>\n

Across all categories, Mathletics demonstrated high educational quality, with particularly strong results in active learning, personalised pathways, and student motivation.<\/p>\n

Independent evaluators confirmed that Mathletics:<\/p>\n

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  • Covers all key strands<\/strong> of the UK primary mathematics curriculum.<\/li>\n
  • Provides progressive skill pathways<\/strong> aligned to year-group expectations.<\/li>\n
  • Supports active, personalised learning<\/strong> with strong gamification elements.<\/li>\n
  • Creates a safe, inclusive learning environment<\/strong> with high engagement scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Below is a breakdown of the evaluation findings.<\/p>\n

    Learning Goals: Strong alignment with the UK mathematics curriculum<\/h3>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    The review confirmed that Mathletics:<\/p>\n

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    • Covers all key strands and sub-strands<\/strong> of the primary maths curriculum.<\/li>\n
    • Includes<\/strong> progressive skill pathways<\/strong> aligned to expected year-group outcomes.<\/li>\n
    • Provides didactic learning goals<\/strong> for core strands, indicating consistent instructional focus.<\/li>\n
    • Supports a range of facilitative skills<\/strong> across problem-solving, reasoning and representation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This mapping ensures that Mathletics\u2019 instructional sequence reflects the structure and intent of national curriculum expectations – a priority for MATs and leaders seeking tools that reinforce classroom teaching.<\/p>\n

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      Pedagogical Approach: Excellent performance across key dimensions<\/h3>\n

      EdTech Impact assesses pedagogy using four research-based contrary pairs. Mathletics scored Good to Excellent<\/strong> across all of them.<\/p>\n

      These ratings reflect EdTech Impact\u2019s evaluation scale, where scores of 80+ indicate Excellent performance.<\/p>\n

      Active Learning <\/strong>\u2013 Excellent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Learners can choose between a wide range of task types, covering concept introduction, practice, reasoning, problem-solving, and assessment.<\/li>\n
      • Optional resources support students in deepening their understanding.<\/li>\n
      • Gamified elements reinforce motivation and effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u201cBy rewarding learners after they make progress, the solution reinforces a sense of achievement and motivates students to keep going.\u201d \u2013 Evaluator comment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

        Rehearse \u2192 Construct <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Good<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Learners can define their own goals and reflect on progress.<\/li>\n
        • Placement tools ensure students start at an appropriate level.<\/li>\n
        • Activities cover all essential elements of the UK primary maths curriculum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u201cThe information provided is tested until the user fully understands it\u2026 success is measured by how well users can apply the knowledge they gain.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Evaluator comment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

          Linear \u2192 Non-linear <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Excellent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Learners can move at their own pace through clearly sequenced content.<\/li>\n
          • Unlimited practice supports mastery of foundational concepts.<\/li>\n
          • Teachers can monitor progress with a high level of granularity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u201cFor learning maths, this is essential because maths builds on itself\u2026 a clear path and unlimited practice help students master each step before moving on.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Evaluator comment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

            Individual Learning <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Good<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Students can navigate activities, challenges and resources independently.<\/li>\n
            • Features encourage ownership of learning, supporting personalised pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u201cThis is important for learning maths\u2026 as it encourages independence, promotes active learning and supports personalised learning.\u201d \u2013 Evaluator comment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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              Learning Engagement: Strong support for motivation, confidence and safety<\/h3>\n

              Mathletics\u2019 engagement profile was consistently positive across all six dimensions.<\/p>\n

              Below is a brief summary:<\/p>\n

              Autonomy <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Supported <\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Clear goals for use.<\/li>\n
              • Balanced mix of explanations, practice and problem-solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Competence <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Well Supported<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • A very encouraging first-time user experience.<\/li>\n
                • Meaningful rewards aligned with challenge.<\/li>\n
                • Tasks well matched to curriculum progression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  \u201cProgression depends on succeeding on things relevant for learning.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Evaluator comment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

                  Relatedness <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Supported <\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Characters and visuals suitable for target age range.<\/li>\n
                  • Motivating examples and explanations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Respect <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Well Supported <\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Inclusive avatar creation.<\/li>\n
                    • Suitable for both experienced and inexperienced users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Stimulation <\/strong>\u2013 Well Supported<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Optimal challenge for learners.<\/li>\n
                      • Strong gamification elements.<\/li>\n
                      • Graphics and sounds that enhance user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        \u201cThe solution incorporates gamification very well\u2026 creating an enjoyable learning loop.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Evaluator comment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

                        Safety <\/strong>\u2013 Supported<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        • No irreversible errors.<\/li>\n
                        • No harmful content.<\/li>\n
                        • Focus on reward rather than punishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>