Numbers show Reflex’s measurable impact, and teacher voices help us understand the classroom experiences and student enthusiasm that drive those results.
In a recent survey, elementary school teachers overwhelmingly agreed that Reflex, an adaptive and game-based math fact fluency solution, increased students’ confidence, engagement, persistence, and growth in math fact fluency.
About the Reflex teacher survey
To better understand the impact of Reflex on student learning, the ExploreLearning research team surveyed 45 elementary educators across the U.S. and Canada. Teachers answered digital questions about their experiences using Reflex during the 2024–2025 school year, with a focus on implementation, instructional support, student motivation and engagement, and overall learning impact.
Finding 1: Reflex boosts math fact fluency and learning growth
Teachers across North America agreed—Reflex works. From new users to long-time fans, teachers found that Reflex not only strengthened students’ math skills but also built confidence, increased student engagement in math, and promoted math resilience in all levels of learners.
100% of teachers saw fluency gains
Every teacher surveyed reported improvement in their students’ math fact fluency, with nearly 75% saying they saw “a great deal” of improvement. These results confirm what many educators already know: Reflex delivers steady, sustained math fluency growth, setting students up for success in higher-level math.
“I was amazed at the improved fluency and accuracy in math facts!” –Teacher survey response
Faster growth, even for first-time users
Nearly half of the teachers surveyed were using Reflex for the first time. Among this group, 70% said their students grew faster with Reflex than with other math intervention tools. The engaging structure and adaptive design of Reflex help students make progress in a short amount of time, supporting personalized student learning growth right from the start.
Confidence and persistence in challenging tasks
Reflex allows students to develop critical math fact fluency skills while having fun. 100% of teachers reported increased student confidence in math using Reflex, with 80% noticing greater student persistence in tackling more challenging problems.
The game-based program boosts students’ overall math confidence, but it also allows learners to reframe their mindsets and see themselves as capable in math, perhaps for the first time in their schooling journey.
Applying math skills in other settings
Fact fluency growth doesn’t stop with Reflex. 70% of teachers reported that students transferred their newfound math fact fluency skills into other classroom activities, including science and advanced story problems.
“They were able to recall facts during class discussion and other times when they were solving problems.” –Teacher survey response
Finding 2: Reflex drives engagement and motivation
Teachers also noted that Reflex keeps students excited about math. Through game-based learning and immediate feedback, students stay engaged and motivated to reach their fluency goals.
Students show curiosity and encourage peers
Educators consistently observed high student engagement in math with Reflex. Many described classrooms filled with students who were curious, celebrated each other’s progress, and even encouraged their peers to play and practice more. Reflex creates a positive math culture where students are proud of their learning.
Finding 3: Reflex is easy to use and teacher-approved
Beyond student results, teachers praised Reflex for its ease of use and seamless fit into their daily math instruction.
Setup, monitoring, and curriculum alignment
Reflex makes classroom implementation simple. 98% of teachers found Reflex easy to use from an instructional perspective, with 100% agreeing that the program was easy for students to navigate.
91% found progress monitoring effortless, and 100% of teachers agreed that Reflex aligned well with their curriculum. As one of the most trusted math intervention tools, Reflex saves teachers time while delivering meaningful results.
“The amount of time Reflex saves for assessment is incredible. It’s so easy to see the results with the fact pyramid.” –Teacher survey response
High satisfaction and strong endorsement
Teachers gave Reflex an average satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5, and 89% said they would recommend it to other educators. With results like these, it’s no wonder Reflex continues to be one of the most teacher-recommended math programs for building fact fluency.
Try Reflex and help your students thrive in math
When students master their math facts, they free up working memory space required for more advanced problem-solving. Reflex helps students develop math fact fluency, confidence, and greater math persistence, all through engaging, evidence-based practice.
Are you ready to see what teachers were talking about? Experience the difference Reflex can make in your classroom today with your own free trial.
