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The Research Behind Reflex
Reflex uses research-proven methods to build math fact fluency for lasting impacts on student success.
Reflex produces real results.
ExploreLearning Reflex uses research-proven methods and innovative technology to provide the most effective math fact fluency solution available. Efficacy research shows that through adaptive, game-based learning, Reflex makes a difference for all students.
For over a decade, Reflex has helped thousands of classrooms successfully support millions of students at grade level, at risk, and with special needs. The Digital Promise Learner Variability Product Certification recognizes Reflex as a program designed to support the whole learner: their personal background, social and emotional learning, cognition, and content area skills.
Efficacy Research Summary: Evidence that Reflex Works
Several research studies conducted by university-affiliated researchers over the past 10+ years have demonstrated the efficacy of Reflex. ExploreLearning also works with district research partners and third-party evaluators to conduct product efficacy evaluations that meet the criteria for ESSA levels of evidence. Together, this research demonstrates the significant, positive impacts of Reflex on math fact accuracy, math achievement scores, and positive attitudes toward math.
Meet the Research Behind Reflex
Discover how Reflex’s adaptive and game-based system guides students to math fact fluency and confidence. You can also explore the NCTM video series to discover how fact fluency affects learning in mathematics.
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Elementary students using Reflex experience significantly larger academic growth in math compared to non-users.
The Reflex Difference: Research-Based Teaching Strategies
Reflex uses teaching strategies proven to make a difference and delivers them through engaging & adaptive game-based learning.
A few of the key factors in Reflex that make a difference:
Reflex Uses Math Fact Families
The Reflex system is based on a fact family approach that builds on and reinforces important mathematical concepts such as the commutative property and the relationship between the operations. When students understand the conceptual connections between facts, their progress to automaticity is accelerated.
Reflex is Adaptive & Individualized
Reflex is highly adaptive and individualized so that students of all ability levels have early and ongoing success. The system consistently rewards students for both their effort and progress toward automaticity. They come to understand that if they are willing to put in the work, they really can succeed in math.
Reflex Builds Confidence & Skills
Reflex’s interactive fluency development games are different. Unlike typical math fact games, Reflex requires students to engage in increasingly complex and fast-paced decision-making using gamified learning. Once students answer facts fluently while achieving game objectives, you can be confident they are ready to learn new math concepts in your classroom.
What People Say About Reflex
Reflex provides my students with the opportunity to grow and make gains with their math facts. They see the progress they have made and it’s been a confidence booster for them. I have seen this reflect in all academic areas and I am pleased with the progress they are making.
- Reflex Teacher, Albuquerque Public School District, NMStudents love Reflex! They ask to do it every day. You can really tell they have learned their multiplication facts while working on equivalent fractions. Thank you for the great program!
- Reflex Teacher, Greene County School District, TNAt the beginning of the year one of my second graders was solving six addition problems in two minutes. That student is now solving 30 addition problems in two minutes. He is also able to solve 30 subtraction problems in two minutes. His fluency started to shoot up after starting Reflex.
- Reflex RTI Specialist, Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District, OHA parent told me their child asks to get onto Reflex in their free time, instead of watching TV or playing video games. I think that speaks volumes about this resource!
- Reflex Teacher, Cornerstone Charter Academy, NCAwesome, awesome, awesome! Reflex is by far the best program out there. All but one of my students scored within the targeted norm range on our district calculations assessment. This was an increase from 50% on the fall assessment.
- Reflex Teacher, Stevens Point Area Public School District, WITake your own tour of Reflex
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