XtraMath is designed to help students build fluency in basic math facts through short, daily sessions that include assessment, targeted practice, and progress tracking. The program adapts to each student’s skill level, reinforcing quick recall and automaticity while keeping them engaged.
When students first start XtraMath, they complete a Placement Quiz to assess their current fluency level. This process typically takes 2-3 days, and the results serve as a baseline for tracking progress throughout the program.
💡 Introducing XtraMath to Students: Teachers can play the introductory video featuring Mr. C, the animated math coach, on a projector or TV from their dashboard. This video helps students understand how the program works and feel comfortable getting started.
Once the Placement Quiz is completed, XtraMath assigns an initial fluency score. This score gives teachers and parents a reference point to track student progress. After placement, students begin their daily XtraMath practice sessions.
XtraMath sessions are short—about 10 minutes—and designed for daily fluency practice. Each session includes:
During each session, students answer math fact problems within a time limit (fluency threshold) set by the teacher. The goal is to help students develop quick recall and automaticity, allowing them to retrieve answers effortlessly rather than relying on calculation.
To assist with pacing, an animated progress bar runs across the screen, visually indicating the time remaining for each question. This feature helps students manage their response time effectively.
💡 Teachers can choose to hide the timer for students who may feel anxious or pressured by the countdown, ensuring a more comfortable learning environment.
By default, students have 6 seconds to answer each problem, but teachers can adjust this setting to meet individual learning needs:
💡 Teachers can adjust these settings anytime in the “Change Programs” section of their dashboard
The Progress Quiz measures both improvement and long-term retention of math facts.
Each day, the fluency score and fact matrix update, providing students with a clear snapshot of mastered and developing facts. These updates help teachers track student growth and determine where additional support may be needed
Fluency Matrix
The fluency matrix visually tracks a student’s progress and highlights areas for improvement:
🟢 Fluent Facts (Green) – Facts that have been mastered.
🟡 Developing Facts (Yellow/Orange) – Facts that are still being reinforced.
🔴 Needs Improvement (Red) – Facts that require more practice.
💡 Teachers and parents can monitor student progress in real time using the Class or Student Report, ensuring that students receive the support they need.
After the Progress Quiz, students engage in two Practice Activities designed to reinforce math fact learning and improve response speed while building fluency. XtraMath’s algorithm tailors practice to each student, using spaced repetition to enhance retention and strengthen math skills.
Mastery-Based Progression: When students consistently demonstrate fluency with a set of 10 facts, the program introduces more challenging ones.
Personalized Learning: This adaptive system adjusts to each student’s progress, using spaced repetition to promote long-term automaticity in math facts.
To keep students motivated, XtraMath awards trophies and certificates for milestone achievements:
🏆 Trophies – Earned at 50, 75, 95, and 100 mastery scores, displayed in their Student Report.
📜 Certificates – Awarded when students master all facts in an operation (100 mastery score).
💡 Teachers can print trophies for students to color, as well as certificates from the Class or Student Report to recognize and celebrate success. These can be displayed on an XtraMath Wall of Fame, bulletin board, or at home.
