We have found that DreamBox Math usage is positively correlated with student achievement gains. To help your students get the most out of DreamBox Math, we recommend:
- Regular, consistent, and meaningful DreamBox Math sessions.
- Aim for students to complete at least 3-5 lessons per week.
| Click here to learn more about the impact of DreamBox Math usage in school districts. |
How Many Lessons Should Students Complete Each Week?
We recommend students complete at least 3-5 lessons per week. Regular lesson completion provides DreamBox Math the information it needs to further personalize learning for each student, recommending the "just-right" lessons to build understanding, and confidence.
| Not all usage is equal. The amount of time students will need to spend on lessons in DreamBox Math will vary, depending on their goals and needs. |
To help students to reach their weekly lesson goals, we recommend setting up multiple sessions of DreamBox Math throughout the week and having students complete at least one or two lessons every time they log in.
What Do We Mean by Meaningful Engagement?
As students play DreamBox Math lessons, encourage students to:
- Be okay with mistakes. As long as students complete lessons, DreamBox Math will be able to assess their comprehension and adapt.
- Work independently. Helping a student through a lesson can move them beyond their current abilities in DreamBox Math and lead to frustration when working without help.
- Use the lesson tool tutorial before starting a lesson.
- Only use virtual manipulatives. DreamBox Math lessons are designed for students to think through problems without the use of pencil and paper.
- Use the help/hint button when needed.
- Use headphones with the volume on.
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Educators: Click here* to open printable classroom posters in English and Spanish that outline strategies students can use when they need help. *Make sure you sign into your educator dashboard first. |
Where Can Educators See Student Usage?
- The Student Usage section of the teacher Home Page displays a clear look at your student's total lessons completed for the current or previous week.
| Click here to learn more about the Student Usage section of the Home Page. |
- Open the Student Usage report in the Reports Page to see time on DreamBox Math, average lessons completed each week, and total lessons completed during the selected timeframe.
| Click here to learn more about the Student Usage Report. |
- The dashboard uses color indicators and symbols to identify students who are exceeding or falling behind our recommended usage at a glance.
| Click here to learn more about what dashboard icons and colors mean. |
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