Doodles and Digits Math Videos
Product by Doodles and Digits LLC
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Our take (not a Learning Standard rating). This label applies to learning-science judgments throughout this overview.
Our take (not a Learning Standard rating)
While Doodles and Digits provides strong visual models and real-world connections that support dual coding theory, passive video watching alone does not build math fluency. Your child will need the supplemental worksheets or active classroom instruction to engage in the retrieval practice necessary for true mastery. We have not yet formally evaluated this program.
Pros
- Uses visual representations to explain abstract math concepts, supporting dual coding theory.
- Connects mathematical models to real-world scenarios to build relevance and cognitive schema.
- Offers supplemental worksheets to transition learners from passive viewing to active problem solving.
Cons
- Relies heavily on passive video consumption, which lacks built-in retrieval practice or adaptive scaffolding.
- Provides no immediate, corrective feedback on student understanding during video playback.
- Requires self-direction or adult facilitation to ensure kids complete the accompanying active practice materials.
What Do We Know About Doodles and Digits Math Videos?
Doodles and Digits is effective as a supplementary teaching tool, but it cannot replace core math instruction because it relies primarily on passive video consumption. Your child will watch short, highly visual videos that connect 3rd through 5th-grade math concepts to the real world. By grounding abstract ideas in everyday scenarios, the videos help build mental schema. However, watching someone else do math does not build mathematical fluency. To actually learn the material, your child must actively solve problems. You must pair these videos with the creator's supplemental worksheets or your own practice sets. This ensures your child engages in retrieval practice: the cognitive process of pulling information from memory, which is essential for long-term retention. Because this content is hosted on YouTube, you also need to manage screen time and block distracting suggested videos. The Learning Standard has not yet formally evaluated this program, but the fundamental design aligns well with direct instruction principles when paired with active practice.
How Does Doodles and Digits Math Videos Work?
Doodles and Digits uses direct instruction through multimedia video presentations, followed by optional independent practice sets. Your child watches a video where a host explains a specific upper-elementary math concept, such as fractions or area models. The instruction relies heavily on visual modeling. The creator draws diagrams and connects them to real-life situations, which helps children process information through both visual and verbal channels. After the video concludes, your child completes a corresponding worksheet. This structure mimics a traditional 'I do, you do' classroom model. The video provides the worked examples, showing the step-by-step process of solving a problem. The worksheets then require the student to apply those same steps independently. Because the videos are pre-recorded, there is no interactive pacing. Your child must pause or rewind the video to control the flow of information if cognitive overload occurs.
Strengths and tradeoffs of Doodles and Digits Math Videos
The biggest strength of Doodles and Digits is its use of visual modeling to explain abstract math concepts, while its biggest weakness is the lack of built-in, immediate feedback during learning. Visual modeling is a highly effective instructional strategy. The videos excel at breaking down 3rd to 5th-grade math standards using diagrams and real-world examples. This approach leverages dual coding theory, which states that learners absorb information better when it is presented both visually and verbally. By showing a real-world application of a math problem alongside the numerical equation, the videos help students build strong conceptual frameworks. However, the platform struggles with active engagement. Video-based learning is inherently passive. Without the supplemental worksheets, kids do not engage in retrieval practice. Furthermore, if a child misunderstands a concept while watching the video or completing a worksheet, the system provides no corrective feedback. They must rely on an adult or a teacher to check their work and correct misconceptions. The Learning Standard considers immediate, specific feedback critical for mastery, making this tool best used alongside adult facilitation rather than as an independent learning station.
Who Might Benefit From Doodles and Digits Math Videos?
Doodles and Digits is best for upper elementary students who need visual reinforcement of math concepts taught in their standard curriculum. The program targets 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders working on Common Core math standards. It is an excellent resource for classroom teachers looking for short, engaging hooks to introduce a lesson, or for homeschooling parents who want clear, worked examples before assigning practice problems. It is not designed for students who need an adaptive, independent learning program, as it requires self-pacing and external evaluation of the completed worksheets.
Data Transparency
Does Not Meet Data Transparency Standard
Doodles and Digits Math Videos does not meet our data transparency standard. Its privacy policy does not document basic protections, including a statement that it does not sell data, a commitment against targeted advertising and limits on sharing children's data.
5 of 35 checks passed
Evaluated September 2026
Privacy Policy →Level 1 · Basic protections
Does not sell data or target ads at students, limits sharing, and lets parents see and delete their child's data.
Not documented: a statement that it does not sell data, a commitment against targeted advertising, limits on sharing children's data, contractual limits on service providers, a COPPA or FERPA commitment, parents' right to see their child's data, parents' right to delete their child's data
Level 2 · Parent control (meets the standard)
Families can get their data out, know who processes it, and know how long it is kept.
Not documented: a data retention timeline, named service providers, self-service deletion
Level 3 · Direct data access
Families or schools can pull their own data through an API, in a stated format.
Not documented: an API for retrieving their own data, a named export format
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Parent Access0/8
Does the policy mention parents specifically?
The policy does not mention parents.
Can parents view their child's data?
The policy does not address parental access to a child's data.
Can parents modify their child's data?
The policy does not address parents modifying a child's data.
Can parents delete their child's account?
The policy does not address parents deleting a child's data or account.
Is there a dedicated Children's Privacy section?
The policy has no section on children's privacy or COPPA.
Does it reference COPPA compliance?
The policy does not reference COPPA.
Does it reference FERPA compliance?
The policy does not reference FERPA.
Is parental consent required for child accounts?
The policy does not address parental consent for child accounts.
Data Portability2/5
Can users access their personal data?
“You also have the right to erasure, rectification, access, or to seek restrictions to the processing of your personal data in our system.”
Can users download/export their data?
“You have the right to object to the processing of your data and the right to portability of your data.”
Is there a self-service data access tool?
The policy describes requests by email only and no self-service access tool.
Is a specific data format mentioned for export?
The policy does not name any export format.
Is there an API for data access?
The policy does not mention an API for data access.
Data Minimization2/6
Is data collection itemized?
“When you visit our site, some information about your computer hardware and software is inherently automatically collected, such as your IP address, domain name, browser type, access time and referring website addresses.”
Can the app be used without a real name?
The policy says some services such as email opt-ins require personal data and does not say that real names are never collected.
Can the app be used without an email?
The policy says email opt-ins require personal data, so email addresses are collected.
Does it state collection is limited to what is necessary?
“We require only the information that is reasonably required to enter into a contract with you. We will not require you to provide consent for any unnecessary processing as a condition of entering into a contract with us.”
Is IP address anonymized or truncated?
The policy says IP addresses are collected but does not mention anonymizing or truncating them.
Is location tracking explicitly excluded?
The policy does not exclude location tracking.
Third-Party Protection0/7
Does it explicitly state no selling of data?
The policy mentions a California right to say no to sales but never states that the company does not sell data.
Are third-party providers named?
The policy does not name any third-party providers.
Are providers contractually restricted?
The policy mentions adequate controls for data transfers but does not describe contractual restrictions on providers.
No-targeted-advertising commitment?
The policy makes no no-targeted-advertising commitment and says tracking usage helps it understand the needs of advertisers.
Is AI/ML data sharing addressed?
The policy does not address AI or machine learning.
Child-specific sharing restriction?
The policy has no child-specific sharing restrictions.
Cookies/tracking limited or opt-out?
The policy says cookies may be used to personalize visits and offers no opt-out or meaningful limit.
Deletion & Retention1/5
Can users delete their account?
“the right to say “no” to the sale of personal information, the right to delete your personal information, the right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights.”
Self-service deletion mechanism?
The policy describes deletion by request only and no self-service deletion mechanism.
Specific data retention timeline?
The policy says data is kept only as long as necessary and gives no specific timeline.
Auto-deletion of inactive accounts?
The policy does not address automatic deletion of inactive accounts.
Post-deletion handling described?
The policy does not describe how data is handled after deletion.
Advertising0/4
Advertising model explicitly disclosed?
The policy only briefly mentions advertisers in the cookie section and does not explicitly disclose an advertising model.
Free from third-party advertisements?
The policy does not state that the service is free of third-party advertisements.
Children excluded from ad targeting?
The policy does not exclude children from ad targeting.
Ad-free option available?
The policy does not mention an ad-free option or say that the service has no advertising.
What This Means
The policy review did not meet our data transparency standard. The checks above show the documented findings and unknowns. A missing statement does not establish how the app handles data in practice.
About this evaluation: Based on automated analysis of Privacy Policy against 35 policy-disclosure questions, including questions adapted from the Common Sense Privacy Program's published evaluation questions. TLS is not affiliated with Common Sense Media, and this is not a Common Sense rating. Quoted text is copied from the policy; unquoted notes are our summary. Results describe what the policy documents, not the company's actual practices. Privacy policies can change: this review reflects the version we analyzed and does not determine legal compliance.
Sources and review method
TLS combines product information and editorial analysis to explain how Doodles and Digits Math Videos works, its tradeoffs, and the questions to ask before choosing it. Product features, an instructional rationale and evidence of learning outcomes are different kinds of information.
Formal Learning Standard assessment: not yet completed. Data Transparency findings are reported separately and do not establish learning effectiveness. Read our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions About Doodles and Digits Math Videos
Is Doodles and Digits Math Videos free?
Yes, all Doodles and Digits Math Videos are completely free to watch on YouTube. However, the supplemental worksheets that provide necessary active practice range in price from free to $5.
Is Doodles and Digits Math Videos good for elementary students?
Yes, it is specifically designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. The pacing, visual examples, and real-world connections are developmentally appropriate for upper elementary kids who are transitioning from basic arithmetic to more complex modeling.
What does Doodles and Digits Math Videos teach?
Doodles and Digits Math Videos teaches Common Core math standards for upper elementary grades. Topics include visual modeling, fractions, geometry, and basic applied sciences, always focusing on how these mathematical concepts apply to everyday life and career and technical education.
How does Doodles and Digits Math Videos compare to Khan Academy?
Khan Academy offers a fully interactive, mastery-based platform with built-in practice questions and immediate feedback. Doodles and Digits provides passive video instruction with external, static worksheets. While Doodles and Digits excels at highly produced real-world visual models, Khan Academy is vastly superior for independent retrieval practice.
Has The Learning Standard evaluated Doodles and Digits Math Videos?
TLS has not yet completed a Learning Standard evaluation of how well Doodles and Digits Math Videos teaches. Its privacy policy has been reviewed for Data Transparency and does not yet document the basic protections (Level 1).
Is Doodles and Digits Math Videos COPPA compliant?
A COPPA reference was not found in the reviewed privacy policy. This does not determine whether the app complies with COPPA. Policy review note: The policy does not reference COPPA.
Is Doodles and Digits Math Videos FERPA compliant?
A FERPA reference was not found in the reviewed privacy policy. This does not determine whether the app complies with FERPA. Policy review note: The policy does not reference FERPA.
Does Doodles and Digits Math Videos have a children's privacy policy?
No dedicated children's privacy section was found in the reviewed policy. Policy review note: The policy has no section on children's privacy or COPPA.
Does Doodles and Digits Math Videos sell student data?
A statement ruling out data selling was not found in the reviewed policy. This does not establish that the app sells student data. Policy review note: The policy mentions a California right to say no to sales but never states that the company does not sell data.
Can you delete your data from Doodles and Digits Math Videos?
The reviewed privacy policy describes account deletion. We have not tested the deletion process. Policy review note: The policy states a right to delete personal information.
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- Pricing
- All videos are free through Youtube. Worksheets that go along with videos range from free to $5.
- Platforms
- Web Browser, iOS (Apple mobile), iPadOS (Apple tablet), Android (Google mobile), Tizen (Samsung mobile), Windows (Microsoft), macOS (Apple), Chrome OS (Google)
- Grade Levels
- 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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