ExploreLearning Reflex is an adaptive and game-based math fact fluency solution used by millions of students around the world for over 13 years. Efficacy research shows that Reflex is a powerful tool for supporting math fact automaticity and the achievement of grade-level proficiency in math, but feedback from classroom teachers paints an even clearer picture of just how impactful Reflex is on student engagement, persistence, and self-efficacy.
In a recent survey, 100% of teachers said they would recommend Reflex to their colleagues. Why? Keep reading to discover what particular areas of student growth teachers observed after implementing Reflex.
About the research
55 elementary school teachers completed a survey about their experiences with Reflex after using the program during the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers responded to various questions to help the ExploreLearning research team better understand Reflex's impact on student growth.
Teachers answered questions about:
- Goals and reasons for using Reflex in the classroom
- Areas of student improvement with Reflex
- Reflex features and their impact on student learning
We asked, they answered: Teacher goals and Reflex usage
What were the main reasons teachers used Reflex in the classroom? Survey responses revealed prominent themes regarding why educators chose Reflex for developing students' math fact fluency.
Teachers chose Reflex to:
- Improve students’ math fact fluency and automaticity
- Maintain student interest and motivation
- Make math fun and engaging for students
- Track student progress and see tangible fluency results with data
"We want our students to have the automaticity with addition and subtraction so that they can use their brain power to solve higher-order math problems with less struggle."
-Elementary school teacher
Key findings
After using Reflex, nearly all teachers observed moderate to large gains in math fact fluency. Teachers also shared specific areas where they noticed student growth after implementing Reflex.
They found that Reflex not only helped increase students’ math fact fluency skills but also their overall engagement, persistence, confidence, and attention in math. And 95% of teachers agreed that the outcomes supported by Reflex aligned with student learning outcomes in their state standards and curriculum.
Agree that Reflex improves student engagement
Agree that Reflex improves student motivation
Agree that Reflex encourages a growth mindset
Agree that Reflex improves student confidence
Agree that Reflex fosters student persistence
Agree that Reflex maintains student attention
What Reflex features support positive student outcomes?
Teachers reported which elements of Reflex were the most helpful in supporting student learning. The top reasons included:
- Effective approach to learning math facts: Built on a fact family approach, Reflex delivers individualized math fact practice to each student at their appropriate level. Teachers found Reflex’s personalized practice allowed students to develop fact mastery without moving on prematurely.
- Game-based learning: Teachers appreciated Reflex's gamified approach. They found that Reflex games and the Green Light kept students motivated and made learning fun.
- Progress tracking and student feedback: Teachers found the built-in progress monitoring data helped them easily track student progress. Individual and classroom Reflex reports helped teachers see fluency levels and celebrate milestones.
“I had a very reluctant student who found math concepts extremely difficult. A few months into the school year, I introduced Reflex, and this student began to love math because of the gamified approach. The math made sense to them.”
–Elementary school teacher
Along with effective product features, teachers also reported overall time-saving and ease of use in their classrooms.
Agree that Reflex is an easy tool for teachers to use
Agree that Reflex is an easy tool for students to use
Agree that Reflex was a timesaver
Agree that Reflex helped them meet teaching goals
Would recommend Reflex to their colleagues
Elevate student fluency, motivation, and persistence with Reflex
The results speak for themselves! Teachers rely on Reflex to enhance their curriculum and increase fact fluency, math motivation, and student engagement.
Are you looking for game-based math resources to help your students master their math facts? Try Reflex in your classroom today!
