Roark Elementary School, part of Arlington ISD, serves around 650 students from Pre-K through 6th grade. The student body is diverse, with 74% Hispanic, 19% Black, 5% White, and 1% Asian. About 11% of the students identify as two or more races. The school also has a significant number of English language learners (58%) and a majority (89%) come from low-income families.
Improving Math PerfoIn 2018, Roark Elementary School faced challenges with math performance, with only 62% of 5th graders meeting the minimum requirements on the STAAR Math test.
The school sought a solution to:
- Build students’ confidence and improve their attitude towards mathEngage students using innovative methods to boost math scores
- Engage students using innovative methods to boost math scores
Roark Elementary discovered the NumberSense app by Knomadix, an AI-driven educational tool designed to enhance math skills and critical thinking. With sponsorship from the General Motors Foundation, Roark Elementary integrated NumberSense across all K-6 classrooms, providing access both at school and home.
Teachers at Roark Elementary used the NumberSense app to enrich both classroom and homework activities. The results were remarkable, showing over 60% improvement in common assessments and a 40% improvement in scholastic inventory assessments. Student engagement and confidence in math also saw a significant boost, with the percentage of students passing the 5th-grade STAAR test rising from 62% in 2018 to 89% in 2019.
- 60% improvement in common assessment scores
- 40% improvement in scholastic inventory assessments
- 89% of 5th graders passed the STAAR test in 2019, up from
- 62% in 2018Increased student confidence and engagement in math
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