Maine Impact Study for Technology in Mathematics (MISTM) (2008)

Distance-Time Graphs Gizmo

Research Summary:

Using a ‘gold standard’ (randomized, controlled trial) design, the MISTM study found strong scientific evidence that mathematics teachers and students benefited from a program centering on online virtual manipulatives, including Gizmos.

Key Findings:

  • Teachers receiving a professional development program centering on the use of online virtual manipulatives, including ExploreLearning Gizmos, significantly outperformed control group teachers in mathematics content knowledge.
  • Their students significantly outperformed those in a control group on mathematics test scores.

  Read the Research Brief: Maine Impact Study for Technology in Mathematics

This is the best computer program I have seen to use in math classrooms. The students get to see real simulations that they read about in textbooks. It gives real life problem-solving a whole new meaning!

Emily Carter
Teacher in Greenwich, CT

Critical Acclaim

  • Winner: Best K-12 Instructional Solution

    2009 SIIA CODiE Awards

  • Winner: Distinguished Achievement Award

    2008, 2007, 2005 AEP

  • Winner: Award of Excellence

    2008 Tech and Learning Magazine

  • Winner: Best Science Instruction Solution

    2007, 2006 SIIA CODiE Awards

  • Finalist: Golden Lamp Award

    2009, 2008, 2006 AEP

  • Finalist: Best Math Instructional Solution

    2009, 2008, 2006 SIIA CODiE Awards

  • Finalist: Best Instructional Solution, Science

    2009, 2008 SIIA CODiE Awards

  • Finalist: Best Instructional Solution, Online

    2006 SIIA CODiE Awards

  • Diamond Award in Mathematics

    District Administration Magazine

  • E-Learning Innovation Award

    Macromedia Corp.

  • Best Education Website

    Webby Awards

  • Three time Digital Dozen Honoree

    Eisenhower National Clearinghouse

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