Across classrooms, students struggle not because they can’t learn math, but because they lack the foundational skills needed to keep up.
SpringMath solves this Tier 1 problem by addressing the entire MTSS cycle for grades K–12 with universal screening, daily classwide intervention, weekly progress monitoring, and targeted individual interventions. It works alongside any math curriculum, giving teachers clear, data-driven direction every day so every student can master essential skills and move confidently into grade-level math.
Close Learning Gaps Faster
Reduce Costly
Interventions
Empower Teachers
The Latest News & Resources From SpringMath
Access free tools, webinars, and research summaries to help your team strengthen math instruction.
WEBINARS
Fact Fluency: The Foundation of Math Success
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take …
WEBINARS
Paper, Pencils, and AI: Putting the Ed Back into Ed Tech
Paper or screens? In this edLeader Panel, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how to balance paper-based learning with purposeful ed tech and AI use.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction Shouldn't Be Controversial — So Why Is It?
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take …
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Pencil Power
Balancing screens in math class? Download this eBook on how paper-and-pencil tasks build working memory and reasoning, plus 5 ways to use them more …
EBOOKS & GUIDES
5 Steps to Set Students Up for Math Success
Materials, math talk, and family involvement all shape student confidence. Download this tip sheet with 5 steps to build a foundation for math growth …
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Supporting Math MTSS Through SpringMath
Math achievement has been flat for two decades. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens show how to build a math MTSS that closes gaps. …
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 6 Look-Fors in a Supplemental Math Program
Supplemental math programs look alike on paper. Download this checklist of 6 look-fors and see how SpringMath closes learning gaps in 15 minutes a …
PODCASTS
The Bell Ringer Podcast with Holly Korbey: Why so many students can't master math
Why do students struggle to master math? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and how to match instruction to each learning stage.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Considering New Math Curricula? Consider Classwide Intervention Instead
Changing math curricula can set students back at first. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why to adopt classwide math intervention first as a safety net.
PODCASTS
Chalk Talk Podcast: The Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeyden
Do timed tests cause math anxiety? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden joins the Chalk & Talk podcast to explain the Science of Math and correct common …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Effectively Supports Teachers
Math support has to work in real classrooms. In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how SpringMath makes precise instruction easier for teachers.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Improving Math Outcomes Starts with Better Assessment
Is your math intervention working fast enough? In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastery measures give math MTSS teams more actionable data.
WEBINARS
What Instructional Science Tells About How to Teach Math
Pedagogy isn’t the same as instructional science. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Robin Codding show how students acquire, retain, and transfer math skills.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction: What It Is and How to Do It
Over half of K-8 students aren’t proficient in math. In this webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows what effective math instruction is and how to …
WEBINARS
The Modern World of Math MTSS Assessments and Decision Making
Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Benjamin Solomon cover mastery measurement, classwide intervention, and common CBM mistakes in this math MTSS assessment webinar.
WEBINARS
The Evolution of MTSS: What We’ve Learned, What’s Changed, and What Barriers Still Exist
After 20+ years, MTSS keeps evolving. Drs. Matthew Burns and Amanda VanDerHeyden share which MTSS practices to retire and which to adopt in this …
WEBINARS
Using Math Curriculum-Based Measurement: From Screening to Instruction
More states are requiring math screening. In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how to use math CBM to make accurate MTSS decisions.
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 5 Ways to Close Math Learning Gaps
Math scores still trail pre-pandemic levels. Download this checklist of 5 ways to close math learning gaps, drawn from Vail School District's decade of …
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Expert Instructional Videos for Every K–5 Math Skill
Watch Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden model K-5 math skills, from sums to 12 to fractions, in videos teachers can use to build confidence or open …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Piloting vs. Fully Implementing
Most school pilots delay results. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math intervention quickly is a better use of resources than piloting.
WEBINARS
How Learning Happens: What Every Educator Should Know from the Science of Learning
What does the science of learning mean for your classroom? Watch Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Nidhi Sachdeva share practical teaching tactics in this webinar.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
K–8 Math Program Buying Guide
Choosing a K-8 math program? Download this buying guide to learn how to evaluate math MTSS programs and why support across all tiers drives …
ARTICLES
Fluency Before Function: A Case Against Early Calculator Use
Early calculator use can stall math fluency. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastering about 145 key computation skills first builds problem-solving.
ARTICLES
Stop Piloting, Start Scaling: A Smarter, Faster Way to Implement MTSS
MTSS pilots often show misleading early wins. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math MTSS faster, even mid-year, gives schools better data.
INFOGRAPHICS
The Key to Successful Math Instruction? Consistency.
Struggling math learners need consistent support. Download this infographic on common MTSS implementation barriers and how SpringMath fits in 15 minutes a day.
PODCASTS
Make Math Moments: How Shifting Assessment Practices in Math Is Your Gateway To Improved Achievement
Every math assessment should help students grow. Make Math Moments hosts Jon Orr and Yvette Lehman share how leaders can shift assessment practices.
ARTICLES
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Overcoming Teacher Overwhelm
Teachers can’t be data analysts, curriculum experts, and behavior specialists at once. SpringMath delivers materials and analyzes data so teachers can teach.
ARTICLES
How to Sustain Math Intervention Implementation
Fewer than 12% of teachers keep up a new intervention as planned. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how weekly performance feedback keeps math MTSS on …
ARTICLES
Five Reasons To Bring Back Paper-and-Pencil Math Tasks
Writing math by hand eases cognitive load and builds metacognition. See five research-backed reasons to pair paper-and-pencil tasks with digital tools.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SpringMath Theory of Change
How does SpringMath improve math achievement? See its research-based theory of change: three active ingredients, three immediate effects, and year-end gains.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Accuracy Update
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
The Power of the Pencil
Do online math programs work? Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens review the research on why paper-and-pencil practice beats screens for most students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Intervention Integrity
Is your math intervention used as designed? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why intervention integrity drives results and how SpringMath supports teachers.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Every Student Can Learn. And Every Student Has the Right to Learn.
Research shows what produces learning, yet school doesn't guarantee it. Reserve Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden's new book, Every Student's Right, and get a preview.
ARTICLES
From the Desk of Our CTO: A New Era of Innovation at SpringMath
SpringMath CTO Tim Heckel explains how AI-driven development frees his team to focus on bigger problems and innovate faster for schools and students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Classwide Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Individual Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Common Core State Standards Alignment
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Alignment with ND Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Coverage of ND Mathematics Content Standards K-8
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
SpringMath Selected as an Evidence-Based Solution to Close Learning Gaps in Math in Mississippi and North Dakota
Mississippi and North Dakota approved SpringMath as an evidence-based math intervention. In trials, students using it had half the risk of failing state tests.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Accurately Identifying "At Risk" with Classwide Intervention
Classwide math intervention does more than help students. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how it pinpoints who truly needs intensive intervention.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sticky Skills With SpringMath
Some math skills are harder for every student. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the 3-minute incremental rehearsal booster SpringMath adds for sticky skills.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Math Proficiency as an Indicator of Future Success
U.S. students have struggled in math for decades. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains what accountability data and NAEP scores reveal, and why proficiency matters.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Accelerate Effectively Supports Teachers
Math MTSS asks a lot of teachers. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how SpringMath gives them ready materials, automated data and real-time feedback to help.
ARTICLES
Spring Into Action. Successful Implementation Starts Here!
Success in the first two skills of classwide math intervention predicts year-long results. Learn the daily routine, common errors, and how to check integrity.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Process
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Why Broad Math Intervention Implementation Is Most Effective
Screening the bottom 20% misses about half of kids who need math help. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath works best as a universal …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Measures by Grade and Season
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Areas of Understanding by Grade
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How Does SpringMath Intensify Instruction
What makes math intervention more intensive? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why group size matters less than dosage and matching instruction to student need.
PODCASTS
EdCuration Podcast: Math Mastery for Every Single Student
Can one teacher deliver math intervention to a whole class at once? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how paired learning and schoolwide MTSS make it …
ARTICLES
SpringMath is now SpringMath Accelerate, Inc. under new ownership
Sourcewell sold SpringMath to SpringMath Accelerate, Inc., a new company led by CEO Terri Soutor and creator Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden. Meet the leadership team.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
What Is the Teacher's Role in SpringMath?
You can’t take the teacher out of math intervention. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath uses technology to support teachers, not replace them.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Path to Math Mastery
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PODCASTS
Reading Road Trip Podcast: The Science of Learning with Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden
How do children learn new skills? On IDA Ontario’s Reading Road Trip, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and incremental rehearsal.
ARTICLES
Patent secured for SpringMath novel math intervention system
SpringMath secured a U.S. patent for its math MTSS system, from assessments in 145 skill areas to automated intervention guidance. See what the patent …
ARTICLES
Motivation: The Power of Daily Goal Setting in SpringMath
Small daily wins keep math students motivated. See how SpringMath class and student goals work, plus how one Title I coach celebrates progress with …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Story
Why was SpringMath built? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shares how training teachers in MTSS led her to build software that applies decision rules automatically.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Importance of NCII Ratings
How do you know an MTSS tool is evidence-based? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how NCII tools charts rate vendor evidence and why leaders should …
ARTICLES
SpringMath receives highest possible ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention
NCII gave SpringMath its highest possible rating for fall classification accuracy across all submitted grades, making it the top-rated screener.
ARTICLES
The Science of Learning: Why Teachers Are Key
Digital programs alone have minimal impact on student achievement. Learn why the science of learning works through skilled teachers, not materials or tools.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Intervention
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
Why Multiple Strategies Is Not A Fluency Building Technique
Teaching multiple math strategies while students learn a new skill leads to more errors. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why errorless learning works better.
RESEARCH
SpringMath Reference Studies
What research supports SpringMath? Download the reference list of studies on math screening, intervention and implementation that shaped the program.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Assessments
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
Fact Fluency: The Foundation of Math Success
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take …
WEBINARS
Paper, Pencils, and AI: Putting the Ed Back into Ed Tech
Paper or screens? In this edLeader Panel, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how to balance paper-based learning with purposeful ed tech and AI use.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction Shouldn't Be Controversial — So Why Is It?
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take …
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Pencil Power
Balancing screens in math class? Download this eBook on how paper-and-pencil tasks build working memory and reasoning, plus 5 ways to use them more …
EBOOKS & GUIDES
5 Steps to Set Students Up for Math Success
Materials, math talk, and family involvement all shape student confidence. Download this tip sheet with 5 steps to build a foundation for math growth …
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Supporting Math MTSS Through SpringMath
Math achievement has been flat for two decades. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens show how to build a math MTSS that closes gaps. …
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 6 Look-Fors in a Supplemental Math Program
Supplemental math programs look alike on paper. Download this checklist of 6 look-fors and see how SpringMath closes learning gaps in 15 minutes a …
PODCASTS
The Bell Ringer Podcast with Holly Korbey: Why so many students can't master math
Why do students struggle to master math? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and how to match instruction to each learning stage.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Considering New Math Curricula? Consider Classwide Intervention Instead
Changing math curricula can set students back at first. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why to adopt classwide math intervention first as a safety net.
PODCASTS
Chalk Talk Podcast: The Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeyden
Do timed tests cause math anxiety? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden joins the Chalk & Talk podcast to explain the Science of Math and correct common …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Effectively Supports Teachers
Math support has to work in real classrooms. In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how SpringMath makes precise instruction easier for teachers.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Improving Math Outcomes Starts with Better Assessment
Is your math intervention working fast enough? In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastery measures give math MTSS teams more actionable data.
WEBINARS
What Instructional Science Tells About How to Teach Math
Pedagogy isn’t the same as instructional science. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Robin Codding show how students acquire, retain, and transfer math skills.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction: What It Is and How to Do It
Over half of K-8 students aren’t proficient in math. In this webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows what effective math instruction is and how to …
WEBINARS
The Modern World of Math MTSS Assessments and Decision Making
Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Benjamin Solomon cover mastery measurement, classwide intervention, and common CBM mistakes in this math MTSS assessment webinar.
WEBINARS
The Evolution of MTSS: What We’ve Learned, What’s Changed, and What Barriers Still Exist
After 20+ years, MTSS keeps evolving. Drs. Matthew Burns and Amanda VanDerHeyden share which MTSS practices to retire and which to adopt in this …
WEBINARS
Using Math Curriculum-Based Measurement: From Screening to Instruction
More states are requiring math screening. In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how to use math CBM to make accurate MTSS decisions.
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 5 Ways to Close Math Learning Gaps
Math scores still trail pre-pandemic levels. Download this checklist of 5 ways to close math learning gaps, drawn from Vail School District's decade of …
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Expert Instructional Videos for Every K–5 Math Skill
Watch Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden model K-5 math skills, from sums to 12 to fractions, in videos teachers can use to build confidence or open …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Piloting vs. Fully Implementing
Most school pilots delay results. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math intervention quickly is a better use of resources than piloting.
WEBINARS
How Learning Happens: What Every Educator Should Know from the Science of Learning
What does the science of learning mean for your classroom? Watch Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Nidhi Sachdeva share practical teaching tactics in this webinar.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
K–8 Math Program Buying Guide
Choosing a K-8 math program? Download this buying guide to learn how to evaluate math MTSS programs and why support across all tiers drives …
ARTICLES
Fluency Before Function: A Case Against Early Calculator Use
Early calculator use can stall math fluency. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastering about 145 key computation skills first builds problem-solving.
ARTICLES
Stop Piloting, Start Scaling: A Smarter, Faster Way to Implement MTSS
MTSS pilots often show misleading early wins. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math MTSS faster, even mid-year, gives schools better data.
INFOGRAPHICS
The Key to Successful Math Instruction? Consistency.
Struggling math learners need consistent support. Download this infographic on common MTSS implementation barriers and how SpringMath fits in 15 minutes a day.
PODCASTS
Make Math Moments: How Shifting Assessment Practices in Math Is Your Gateway To Improved Achievement
Every math assessment should help students grow. Make Math Moments hosts Jon Orr and Yvette Lehman share how leaders can shift assessment practices.
ARTICLES
Overcoming Teacher Overwhelm
Teachers can’t be data analysts, curriculum experts, and behavior specialists at once. SpringMath delivers materials and analyzes data so teachers can teach.
ARTICLES
How to Sustain Math Intervention Implementation
Fewer than 12% of teachers keep up a new intervention as planned. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how weekly performance feedback keeps math MTSS on …
ARTICLES
Five Reasons To Bring Back Paper-and-Pencil Math Tasks
Writing math by hand eases cognitive load and builds metacognition. See five research-backed reasons to pair paper-and-pencil tasks with digital tools.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SpringMath Theory of Change
How does SpringMath improve math achievement? See its research-based theory of change: three active ingredients, three immediate effects, and year-end gains.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Accuracy Update
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
The Power of the Pencil
Do online math programs work? Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens review the research on why paper-and-pencil practice beats screens for most students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Intervention Integrity
Is your math intervention used as designed? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why intervention integrity drives results and how SpringMath supports teachers.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Every Student Can Learn. And Every Student Has the Right to Learn.
Research shows what produces learning, yet school doesn't guarantee it. Reserve Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden's new book, Every Student's Right, and get a preview.
ARTICLES
From the Desk of Our CTO: A New Era of Innovation at SpringMath
SpringMath CTO Tim Heckel explains how AI-driven development frees his team to focus on bigger problems and innovate faster for schools and students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Classwide Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Individual Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Common Core State Standards Alignment
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Alignment with ND Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Coverage of ND Mathematics Content Standards K-8
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
SpringMath Selected as an Evidence-Based Solution to Close Learning Gaps in Math in Mississippi and North Dakota
Mississippi and North Dakota approved SpringMath as an evidence-based math intervention. In trials, students using it had half the risk of failing state tests.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Accurately Identifying "At Risk" with Classwide Intervention
Classwide math intervention does more than help students. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how it pinpoints who truly needs intensive intervention.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sticky Skills With SpringMath
Some math skills are harder for every student. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the 3-minute incremental rehearsal booster SpringMath adds for sticky skills.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Math Proficiency as an Indicator of Future Success
U.S. students have struggled in math for decades. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains what accountability data and NAEP scores reveal, and why proficiency matters.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Accelerate Effectively Supports Teachers
Math MTSS asks a lot of teachers. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how SpringMath gives them ready materials, automated data and real-time feedback to help.
ARTICLES
Spring Into Action. Successful Implementation Starts Here!
Success in the first two skills of classwide math intervention predicts year-long results. Learn the daily routine, common errors, and how to check integrity.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Process
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Why Broad Math Intervention Implementation Is Most Effective
Screening the bottom 20% misses about half of kids who need math help. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath works best as a universal …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Measures by Grade and Season
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Areas of Understanding by Grade
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How Does SpringMath Intensify Instruction
What makes math intervention more intensive? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why group size matters less than dosage and matching instruction to student need.
PODCASTS
EdCuration Podcast: Math Mastery for Every Single Student
Can one teacher deliver math intervention to a whole class at once? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how paired learning and schoolwide MTSS make it …
ARTICLES
SpringMath is now SpringMath Accelerate, Inc. under new ownership
Sourcewell sold SpringMath to SpringMath Accelerate, Inc., a new company led by CEO Terri Soutor and creator Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden. Meet the leadership team.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
What Is the Teacher's Role in SpringMath?
You can’t take the teacher out of math intervention. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath uses technology to support teachers, not replace them.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Path to Math Mastery
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PODCASTS
Reading Road Trip Podcast: The Science of Learning with Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden
How do children learn new skills? On IDA Ontario’s Reading Road Trip, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and incremental rehearsal.
ARTICLES
Patent secured for SpringMath novel math intervention system
SpringMath secured a U.S. patent for its math MTSS system, from assessments in 145 skill areas to automated intervention guidance. See what the patent …
ARTICLES
Motivation: The Power of Daily Goal Setting in SpringMath
Small daily wins keep math students motivated. See how SpringMath class and student goals work, plus how one Title I coach celebrates progress with …
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Story
Why was SpringMath built? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shares how training teachers in MTSS led her to build software that applies decision rules automatically.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Importance of NCII Ratings
How do you know an MTSS tool is evidence-based? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how NCII tools charts rate vendor evidence and why leaders should …
ARTICLES
SpringMath receives highest possible ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention
NCII gave SpringMath its highest possible rating for fall classification accuracy across all submitted grades, making it the top-rated screener.
ARTICLES
The Science of Learning: Why Teachers Are Key
Digital programs alone have minimal impact on student achievement. Learn why the science of learning works through skilled teachers, not materials or tools.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Intervention
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
Why Multiple Strategies Is Not A Fluency Building Technique
Teaching multiple math strategies while students learn a new skill leads to more errors. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why errorless learning works better.
RESEARCH
SpringMath Reference Studies
What research supports SpringMath? Download the reference list of studies on math screening, intervention and implementation that shaped the program.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Assessments
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
The Latest News & Resources From SpringMath
Access free tools, webinars, and research summaries to help your team strengthen math instruction.
WEBINARS
Fact Fluency: The Foundation of Math Success
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take to move forward.
WEBINARS
Paper, Pencils, and AI: Putting the Ed Back into Ed Tech
Paper or screens? In this edLeader Panel, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how to balance paper-based learning with purposeful ed tech and AI use.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction Shouldn't Be Controversial — So Why Is It?
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take to move forward.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Pencil Power
Balancing screens in math class? Download this eBook on how paper-and-pencil tasks build working memory and reasoning, plus 5 ways to use them more often.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
5 Steps to Set Students Up for Math Success
Materials, math talk, and family involvement all shape student confidence. Download this tip sheet with 5 steps to build a foundation for math growth this year.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Supporting Math MTSS Through SpringMath
Math achievement has been flat for two decades. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens show how to build a math MTSS that closes gaps. Get the eBook.
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 6 Look-Fors in a Supplemental Math Program
Supplemental math programs look alike on paper. Download this checklist of 6 look-fors and see how SpringMath closes learning gaps in 15 minutes a day.
PODCASTS
The Bell Ringer Podcast with Holly Korbey: Why so many students can't master math
Why do students struggle to master math? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and how to match instruction to each learning stage.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Considering New Math Curricula? Consider Classwide Intervention Instead
Changing math curricula can set students back at first. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why to adopt classwide math intervention first as a safety net.
PODCASTS
Chalk Talk Podcast: The Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeyden
Do timed tests cause math anxiety? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden joins the Chalk & Talk podcast to explain the Science of Math and correct common myths.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Effectively Supports Teachers
Math support has to work in real classrooms. In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how SpringMath makes precise instruction easier for teachers.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Improving Math Outcomes Starts with Better Assessment
Is your math intervention working fast enough? In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastery measures give math MTSS teams more actionable data.
WEBINARS
What Instructional Science Tells About How to Teach Math
Pedagogy isn’t the same as instructional science. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Robin Codding show how students acquire, retain, and transfer math skills.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction: What It Is and How to Do It
Over half of K-8 students aren’t proficient in math. In this webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows what effective math instruction is and how to get there.
WEBINARS
The Modern World of Math MTSS Assessments and Decision Making
Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Benjamin Solomon cover mastery measurement, classwide intervention, and common CBM mistakes in this math MTSS assessment webinar.
WEBINARS
The Evolution of MTSS: What We’ve Learned, What’s Changed, and What Barriers Still Exist
After 20+ years, MTSS keeps evolving. Drs. Matthew Burns and Amanda VanDerHeyden share which MTSS practices to retire and which to adopt in this webinar.
WEBINARS
Using Math Curriculum-Based Measurement: From Screening to Instruction
More states are requiring math screening. In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how to use math CBM to make accurate MTSS decisions.
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 5 Ways to Close Math Learning Gaps
Math scores still trail pre-pandemic levels. Download this checklist of 5 ways to close math learning gaps, drawn from Vail School District's decade of work.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Expert Instructional Videos for Every K–5 Math Skill
Watch Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden model K-5 math skills, from sums to 12 to fractions, in videos teachers can use to build confidence or open a lesson.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Piloting vs. Fully Implementing
Most school pilots delay results. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math intervention quickly is a better use of resources than piloting.
WEBINARS
How Learning Happens: What Every Educator Should Know from the Science of Learning
What does the science of learning mean for your classroom? Watch Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Nidhi Sachdeva share practical teaching tactics in this webinar.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
K–8 Math Program Buying Guide
Choosing a K-8 math program? Download this buying guide to learn how to evaluate math MTSS programs and why support across all tiers drives better results.
ARTICLES
Fluency Before Function: A Case Against Early Calculator Use
Early calculator use can stall math fluency. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastering about 145 key computation skills first builds problem-solving.
ARTICLES
Stop Piloting, Start Scaling: A Smarter, Faster Way to Implement MTSS
MTSS pilots often show misleading early wins. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math MTSS faster, even mid-year, gives schools better data.
INFOGRAPHICS
The Key to Successful Math Instruction? Consistency.
Struggling math learners need consistent support. Download this infographic on common MTSS implementation barriers and how SpringMath fits in 15 minutes a day.
PODCASTS
Make Math Moments: How Shifting Assessment Practices in Math Is Your Gateway To Improved Achievement
Every math assessment should help students grow. Make Math Moments hosts Jon Orr and Yvette Lehman share how leaders can shift assessment practices.
ARTICLES
Overcoming Teacher Overwhelm
Teachers can’t be data analysts, curriculum experts, and behavior specialists at once. SpringMath delivers materials and analyzes data so teachers can teach.
ARTICLES
How to Sustain Math Intervention Implementation
Fewer than 12% of teachers keep up a new intervention as planned. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how weekly performance feedback keeps math MTSS on track.
ARTICLES
Five Reasons To Bring Back Paper-and-Pencil Math Tasks
Writing math by hand eases cognitive load and builds metacognition. See five research-backed reasons to pair paper-and-pencil tasks with digital tools.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SpringMath Theory of Change
How does SpringMath improve math achievement? See its research-based theory of change: three active ingredients, three immediate effects, and year-end gains.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Accuracy Update
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
The Power of the Pencil
Do online math programs work? Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens review the research on why paper-and-pencil practice beats screens for most students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Intervention Integrity
Is your math intervention used as designed? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why intervention integrity drives results and how SpringMath supports teachers.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Every Student Can Learn. And Every Student Has the Right to Learn.
Research shows what produces learning, yet school doesn't guarantee it. Reserve Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden's new book, Every Student's Right, and get a preview.
ARTICLES
From the Desk of Our CTO: A New Era of Innovation at SpringMath
SpringMath CTO Tim Heckel explains how AI-driven development frees his team to focus on bigger problems and innovate faster for schools and students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Classwide Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Individual Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Common Core State Standards Alignment
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Alignment with ND Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Coverage of ND Mathematics Content Standards K-8
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
SpringMath Selected as an Evidence-Based Solution to Close Learning Gaps in Math in Mississippi and North Dakota
Mississippi and North Dakota approved SpringMath as an evidence-based math intervention. In trials, students using it had half the risk of failing state tests.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Accurately Identifying "At Risk" with Classwide Intervention
Classwide math intervention does more than help students. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how it pinpoints who truly needs intensive intervention.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sticky Skills With SpringMath
Some math skills are harder for every student. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the 3-minute incremental rehearsal booster SpringMath adds for sticky skills.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Math Proficiency as an Indicator of Future Success
U.S. students have struggled in math for decades. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains what accountability data and NAEP scores reveal, and why proficiency matters.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Accelerate Effectively Supports Teachers
Math MTSS asks a lot of teachers. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how SpringMath gives them ready materials, automated data and real-time feedback to help.
ARTICLES
Spring Into Action. Successful Implementation Starts Here!
Success in the first two skills of classwide math intervention predicts year-long results. Learn the daily routine, common errors, and how to check integrity.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Process
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Why Broad Math Intervention Implementation Is Most Effective
Screening the bottom 20% misses about half of kids who need math help. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath works best as a universal tool.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Measures by Grade and Season
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Areas of Understanding by Grade
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How Does SpringMath Intensify Instruction
What makes math intervention more intensive? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why group size matters less than dosage and matching instruction to student need.
PODCASTS
EdCuration Podcast: Math Mastery for Every Single Student
Can one teacher deliver math intervention to a whole class at once? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how paired learning and schoolwide MTSS make it work.
ARTICLES
SpringMath is now SpringMath Accelerate, Inc. under new ownership
Sourcewell sold SpringMath to SpringMath Accelerate, Inc., a new company led by CEO Terri Soutor and creator Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden. Meet the leadership team.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
What Is the Teacher's Role in SpringMath?
You can’t take the teacher out of math intervention. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath uses technology to support teachers, not replace them.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Path to Math Mastery
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PODCASTS
Reading Road Trip Podcast: The Science of Learning with Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden
How do children learn new skills? On IDA Ontario’s Reading Road Trip, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and incremental rehearsal.
ARTICLES
Patent secured for SpringMath novel math intervention system
SpringMath secured a U.S. patent for its math MTSS system, from assessments in 145 skill areas to automated intervention guidance. See what the patent covers.
ARTICLES
Motivation: The Power of Daily Goal Setting in SpringMath
Small daily wins keep math students motivated. See how SpringMath class and student goals work, plus how one Title I coach celebrates progress with students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Story
Why was SpringMath built? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shares how training teachers in MTSS led her to build software that applies decision rules automatically.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Importance of NCII Ratings
How do you know an MTSS tool is evidence-based? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how NCII tools charts rate vendor evidence and why leaders should use them.
ARTICLES
SpringMath receives highest possible ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention
NCII gave SpringMath its highest possible rating for fall classification accuracy across all submitted grades, making it the top-rated screener.
ARTICLES
The Science of Learning: Why Teachers Are Key
Digital programs alone have minimal impact on student achievement. Learn why the science of learning works through skilled teachers, not materials or tools.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Intervention
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
Why Multiple Strategies Is Not A Fluency Building Technique
Teaching multiple math strategies while students learn a new skill leads to more errors. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why errorless learning works better.
RESEARCH
SpringMath Reference Studies
What research supports SpringMath? Download the reference list of studies on math screening, intervention and implementation that shaped the program.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Assessments
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
Fact Fluency: The Foundation of Math Success
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take to move forward.
WEBINARS
Paper, Pencils, and AI: Putting the Ed Back into Ed Tech
Paper or screens? In this edLeader Panel, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how to balance paper-based learning with purposeful ed tech and AI use.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction Shouldn't Be Controversial — So Why Is It?
This conversation explores how the science of learning informs effective mathematics instruction, where practice has diverged from the evidence, and what it will take to move forward.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Pencil Power
Balancing screens in math class? Download this eBook on how paper-and-pencil tasks build working memory and reasoning, plus 5 ways to use them more often.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
5 Steps to Set Students Up for Math Success
Materials, math talk, and family involvement all shape student confidence. Download this tip sheet with 5 steps to build a foundation for math growth this year.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Supporting Math MTSS Through SpringMath
Math achievement has been flat for two decades. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens show how to build a math MTSS that closes gaps. Get the eBook.
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 6 Look-Fors in a Supplemental Math Program
Supplemental math programs look alike on paper. Download this checklist of 6 look-fors and see how SpringMath closes learning gaps in 15 minutes a day.
PODCASTS
The Bell Ringer Podcast with Holly Korbey: Why so many students can't master math
Why do students struggle to master math? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and how to match instruction to each learning stage.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Considering New Math Curricula? Consider Classwide Intervention Instead
Changing math curricula can set students back at first. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why to adopt classwide math intervention first as a safety net.
PODCASTS
Chalk Talk Podcast: The Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeyden
Do timed tests cause math anxiety? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden joins the Chalk & Talk podcast to explain the Science of Math and correct common myths.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Effectively Supports Teachers
Math support has to work in real classrooms. In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how SpringMath makes precise instruction easier for teachers.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Improving Math Outcomes Starts with Better Assessment
Is your math intervention working fast enough? In this video, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastery measures give math MTSS teams more actionable data.
WEBINARS
What Instructional Science Tells About How to Teach Math
Pedagogy isn’t the same as instructional science. Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Robin Codding show how students acquire, retain, and transfer math skills.
WEBINARS
Effective Math Instruction: What It Is and How to Do It
Over half of K-8 students aren’t proficient in math. In this webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows what effective math instruction is and how to get there.
WEBINARS
The Modern World of Math MTSS Assessments and Decision Making
Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Benjamin Solomon cover mastery measurement, classwide intervention, and common CBM mistakes in this math MTSS assessment webinar.
WEBINARS
The Evolution of MTSS: What We’ve Learned, What’s Changed, and What Barriers Still Exist
After 20+ years, MTSS keeps evolving. Drs. Matthew Burns and Amanda VanDerHeyden share which MTSS practices to retire and which to adopt in this webinar.
WEBINARS
Using Math Curriculum-Based Measurement: From Screening to Instruction
More states are requiring math screening. In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shows how to use math CBM to make accurate MTSS decisions.
INFOGRAPHICS
CHECKLIST: 5 Ways to Close Math Learning Gaps
Math scores still trail pre-pandemic levels. Download this checklist of 5 ways to close math learning gaps, drawn from Vail School District's decade of work.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Expert Instructional Videos for Every K–5 Math Skill
Watch Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden model K-5 math skills, from sums to 12 to fractions, in videos teachers can use to build confidence or open a lesson.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Piloting vs. Fully Implementing
Most school pilots delay results. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math intervention quickly is a better use of resources than piloting.
WEBINARS
How Learning Happens: What Every Educator Should Know from the Science of Learning
What does the science of learning mean for your classroom? Watch Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Nidhi Sachdeva share practical teaching tactics in this webinar.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
K–8 Math Program Buying Guide
Choosing a K-8 math program? Download this buying guide to learn how to evaluate math MTSS programs and why support across all tiers drives better results.
ARTICLES
Fluency Before Function: A Case Against Early Calculator Use
Early calculator use can stall math fluency. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why mastering about 145 key computation skills first builds problem-solving.
ARTICLES
Stop Piloting, Start Scaling: A Smarter, Faster Way to Implement MTSS
MTSS pilots often show misleading early wins. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why scaling math MTSS faster, even mid-year, gives schools better data.
INFOGRAPHICS
The Key to Successful Math Instruction? Consistency.
Struggling math learners need consistent support. Download this infographic on common MTSS implementation barriers and how SpringMath fits in 15 minutes a day.
PODCASTS
Make Math Moments: How Shifting Assessment Practices in Math Is Your Gateway To Improved Achievement
Every math assessment should help students grow. Make Math Moments hosts Jon Orr and Yvette Lehman share how leaders can shift assessment practices.
ARTICLES
Overcoming Teacher Overwhelm
Teachers can’t be data analysts, curriculum experts, and behavior specialists at once. SpringMath delivers materials and analyzes data so teachers can teach.
ARTICLES
How to Sustain Math Intervention Implementation
Fewer than 12% of teachers keep up a new intervention as planned. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how weekly performance feedback keeps math MTSS on track.
ARTICLES
Five Reasons To Bring Back Paper-and-Pencil Math Tasks
Writing math by hand eases cognitive load and builds metacognition. See five research-backed reasons to pair paper-and-pencil tasks with digital tools.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SpringMath Theory of Change
How does SpringMath improve math achievement? See its research-based theory of change: three active ingredients, three immediate effects, and year-end gains.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Accuracy Update
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
The Power of the Pencil
Do online math programs work? Drs. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Paul Muyskens review the research on why paper-and-pencil practice beats screens for most students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Intervention Integrity
Is your math intervention used as designed? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why intervention integrity drives results and how SpringMath supports teachers.
EBOOKS & GUIDES
Every Student Can Learn. And Every Student Has the Right to Learn.
Research shows what produces learning, yet school doesn't guarantee it. Reserve Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden's new book, Every Student's Right, and get a preview.
ARTICLES
From the Desk of Our CTO: A New Era of Innovation at SpringMath
SpringMath CTO Tim Heckel explains how AI-driven development frees his team to focus on bigger problems and innovate faster for schools and students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Classwide Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Individual Intervention Sample
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Common Core State Standards Alignment
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Alignment with ND Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Coverage of ND Mathematics Content Standards K-8
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
SpringMath Selected as an Evidence-Based Solution to Close Learning Gaps in Math in Mississippi and North Dakota
Mississippi and North Dakota approved SpringMath as an evidence-based math intervention. In trials, students using it had half the risk of failing state tests.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Accurately Identifying "At Risk" with Classwide Intervention
Classwide math intervention does more than help students. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how it pinpoints who truly needs intensive intervention.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sticky Skills With SpringMath
Some math skills are harder for every student. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the 3-minute incremental rehearsal booster SpringMath adds for sticky skills.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Math Proficiency as an Indicator of Future Success
U.S. students have struggled in math for decades. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains what accountability data and NAEP scores reveal, and why proficiency matters.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How SpringMath Accelerate Effectively Supports Teachers
Math MTSS asks a lot of teachers. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how SpringMath gives them ready materials, automated data and real-time feedback to help.
ARTICLES
Spring Into Action. Successful Implementation Starts Here!
Success in the first two skills of classwide math intervention predicts year-long results. Learn the daily routine, common errors, and how to check integrity.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Process
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Why Broad Math Intervention Implementation Is Most Effective
Screening the bottom 20% misses about half of kids who need math help. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath works best as a universal tool.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Screening Measures by Grade and Season
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Areas of Understanding by Grade
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How Does SpringMath Intensify Instruction
What makes math intervention more intensive? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why group size matters less than dosage and matching instruction to student need.
PODCASTS
EdCuration Podcast: Math Mastery for Every Single Student
Can one teacher deliver math intervention to a whole class at once? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how paired learning and schoolwide MTSS make it work.
ARTICLES
SpringMath is now SpringMath Accelerate, Inc. under new ownership
Sourcewell sold SpringMath to SpringMath Accelerate, Inc., a new company led by CEO Terri Soutor and creator Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden. Meet the leadership team.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
What Is the Teacher's Role in SpringMath?
You can’t take the teacher out of math intervention. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why SpringMath uses technology to support teachers, not replace them.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Path to Math Mastery
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
PODCASTS
Reading Road Trip Podcast: The Science of Learning with Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden
How do children learn new skills? On IDA Ontario’s Reading Road Trip, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains the instructional hierarchy and incremental rehearsal.
ARTICLES
Patent secured for SpringMath novel math intervention system
SpringMath secured a U.S. patent for its math MTSS system, from assessments in 145 skill areas to automated intervention guidance. See what the patent covers.
ARTICLES
Motivation: The Power of Daily Goal Setting in SpringMath
Small daily wins keep math students motivated. See how SpringMath class and student goals work, plus how one Title I coach celebrates progress with students.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SpringMath Story
Why was SpringMath built? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden shares how training teachers in MTSS led her to build software that applies decision rules automatically.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Importance of NCII Ratings
How do you know an MTSS tool is evidence-based? Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how NCII tools charts rate vendor evidence and why leaders should use them.
ARTICLES
SpringMath receives highest possible ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention
NCII gave SpringMath its highest possible rating for fall classification accuracy across all submitted grades, making it the top-rated screener.
ARTICLES
The Science of Learning: Why Teachers Are Key
Digital programs alone have minimal impact on student achievement. Learn why the science of learning works through skilled teachers, not materials or tools.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Intervention
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.
ARTICLES
Why Multiple Strategies Is Not A Fluency Building Technique
Teaching multiple math strategies while students learn a new skill leads to more errors. Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden explains why errorless learning works better.
RESEARCH
SpringMath Reference Studies
What research supports SpringMath? Download the reference list of studies on math screening, intervention and implementation that shaped the program.
RESEARCH
Evidence for Assessments
Download our process overview for a clear, repeatable cycle that strengthens foundational math skills every week.