Get More Math®

Get More Math is highly effective at preventing your child from forgetting past math concepts through rigorous, mixed review. Unlike typical math homework that only covers the current day's lesson, this program forces your child to retrieve information from weeks or months prior. This instructional strategy, known as spaced retrieval practice, is heavily supported by learning science as the best way to build long-term memory. Because Get More Math is designed for school environments, your child will likely use it in tandem with teacher-led instruction. The app does not replace a teacher; rather, it serves as an adaptive practice tool. When your child logs in, they will see a mix of new concepts and older skills they have not yet mastered. The system flags areas where your child struggles, allowing their teacher to intervene with targeted help. Parents should note that this platform is visually bare-bones. It lacks the gamified rewards, avatars, and animations found in consumer-focused math apps. While this minimizes cognitive overload, it also means your child may find the interface dry or frustrating if they are used to heavily gamified learning environments.

Get More Math uses mastery-based progression heavily anchored in interleaved practice and spaced repetition. Teachers introduce a new concept in class, and students log into the software to practice that specific skill. Once a student demonstrates initial proficiency on the new skill, the system automatically transitions them into mixed review mode. In mixed review, the algorithm generates a personalized practice session. It prioritizes skills the student recently learned, concepts they historically struggle with, and older topics they need to refresh. Instead of solving a block of ten identical fraction problems, a student might solve one fraction problem, followed by a geometry question, and then an algebra equation. This interleaving forces the brain to work harder to select the correct problem-solving strategy, leading to deeper encoding and better long-term retention. Teachers monitor this activity through a live dashboard that highlights which students need immediate intervention.

Get More Math's biggest strength is its automated interleaved practice, while its biggest weakness is its reliance on potentially tedious drill mechanics that lack intrinsic motivational elements. The platform explicitly targets the forgetting curve. Most math curricula use blocked practice, where students practice a single skill repeatedly, pass a test, and move on. Get More Math dismantles blocked practice by continuously cycling old material into daily assignments. This forces retrieval practice, which learning science identifies as critical for durable learning. The system's personalized algorithm ensures students do not waste time practicing skills they have deeply mastered, focusing instead on areas of weakness. However, the focus on continuous mixed review can be grueling. The software does not provide rich interactive tutorials or worked examples when a student fails. If a student forgets how to solve a problem, they require human teacher intervention. Furthermore, the lack of intrinsic motivators or narrative context means the platform relies entirely on the teacher's ability to maintain classroom engagement. While the cognitive science behind the practice engine is exceptionally strong, the user experience heavily prioritizes utility over engagement.

Get More Math is best for middle and high school classrooms that need structured, cumulative math practice to supplement direct instruction. It is highly effective for students in grades 3 through 11 who struggle with long-term retention of mathematical procedures. Because the platform relies on teacher oversight and is priced for institutional purchasing, it is ideal for school districts moving toward mastery-based learning models. It is not well-suited for individual homeschoolers looking for a standalone curriculum, as it lacks built-in instructional videos or comprehensive worked examples to teach entirely new concepts from scratch.