Rise
by McGraw Hill
This app has not yet been evaluated against our instructional invariants. The analysis below is based on independent research.
Rise does not meet our data transparency standard. Its privacy policy does not reference COPPA and does not reference FERPA.
The Bottom Line
Partially. Rise offers structured, adaptive practice for K-8 math and reading, but The Learning Standard has not yet formally evaluated its long-term efficacy. The platform utilizes algorithmic adjustment to provide immediate scaffolding when students struggle, which aligns well with established principles of formative assessment and mastery learning, though independent outcome data remains pending.
Pros
- Adapts difficulty dynamically based on real-time student performance to prevent frustration.
- Provides immediate, scaffolded support rather than simply marking answers incorrect.
- Breaks grade-level objectives into manageable mini-cycles to reduce cognitive overload.
- Generates continuous formative assessment data to pinpoint specific skill gaps.
Cons
- Relies heavily on multiple-choice mechanics which may not capture deeper conceptual understanding.
- Lacks opportunities for open-ended or project-based learning.
- Independent efficacy data confirming its impact on actual learning loss is not yet available.
Does Rise Actually Teach?
Rise is a supplemental practice tool for K-8 math and reading that shows promise for addressing skill gaps, but it has not yet been formally evaluated by The Learning Standard. Your child will experience a personalized progression of questions designed to test grade-level objectives. When they answer incorrectly, the system automatically intervenes. Instead of just failing your child and moving on, Rise provides scaffolded supports—breaking down the problem into smaller, more manageable steps. This mimics the scaffolding a teacher would provide and is a strong application of learning science. However, because this is primarily a drill-and-practice platform, it is best used alongside formal classroom instruction rather than as a replacement for it. The program tracks every response to build a detailed profile of what your child knows and what they need to review. This data is highly useful for identifying specific learning loss. While the adaptive technology is robust, parents should remember that algorithmic learning requires active monitoring to ensure kids aren't just clicking through to finish.
How Does Rise Help Students Learn?
Rise utilizes an adaptive, mastery-based progression model that adjusts question difficulty based on continuous formative assessment. Students log in and begin working through mini-cycles of questions tied to specific K-8 Math and English Language Arts standards. The core mechanic is algorithmic adaptation. If your child answers a question correctly, the system records that mastery data and advances them to more complex concepts. If they answer incorrectly, the learning pathway shifts immediately. Rise intercepts the failure by providing scaffolded supports—breaking the concept down, offering hints, or presenting prerequisite skills required to solve the original problem. This creates a personalized learning loop. The platform continuously harvests data from these interactions, mapping your child's proficiency against grade-level expectations. This allows educators and parents to see exactly where learning loss has occurred and how the software is attempting to remediate those gaps.
Where Does Rise Excel and Fall Short?
Rise's biggest strength is its real-time scaffolding for incorrect answers, while its biggest weakness is an over-reliance on standard question formats that may not assess deep conceptual mastery. From a learning science perspective, Rise excels in formative assessment. By breaking objectives into mini-cycles, it minimizes cognitive overload and uses retrieval practice effectively. The platform's adaptive engine is its standout feature; instead of punitive grading, it offers immediate, targeted interventions. This scaffolded feedback is critical for keeping struggling students engaged and preventing the frustration that often accompanies learning loss. However, the platform has limitations. Because it relies heavily on standardized, closed-ended questions, it may struggle to evaluate a student's critical thinking or problem-solving rationale. Over-reliance on drill-and-practice mechanics can lead to superficial learning if not paired with deeper, teacher-led instruction. Furthermore, while the platform generates excellent data, the ultimate effectiveness of these insights depends entirely on how teachers and parents use them to inform offline instruction. The Learning Standard has not yet formally evaluated Rise's long-term outcomes.
Is Rise Right for Your Child?
Rise is best for K-8 students who have specific skill gaps and need targeted, adaptive practice alongside their core curriculum. This platform is highly useful for parents and educators trying to remediate learning loss in mathematics and reading. Because the software adapts to the user, it works well for children who easily become frustrated by materials that are too difficult, as well as those who get bored when work is too easy. It is strictly a supplemental tool, making it ideal for after-school practice, summer bridge learning, or as an intervention resource within a traditional classroom setting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rise
Is Rise free?
Rise is not typically free for individual consumers. It is primarily sold as a supplemental curriculum solution to school districts and educational institutions. Parents should check with their child's school to see if they have access.
Is Rise good for elementary and middle schoolers?
Yes, Rise is specifically designed for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The interface and reading levels scale appropriately across this age range, providing age-appropriate scaffolding for both foundational phonics in early grades and complex math in middle school.
What does Rise teach?
Rise provides instruction and adaptive practice for K-8 Math and English Language Arts. It focuses on standard, grade-level objectives, identifying areas of learning loss and remediating specific skill gaps in reading comprehension, grammar, and mathematical computation.
Is Rise safe for kids?
Yes, Rise is a secure, education-focused platform developed by McGraw Hill. It complies with standard student data privacy regulations and does not contain advertisements, social media integration, or inappropriate user-generated content.
How does Rise compare to i-Ready?
Both Rise and i-Ready offer K-8 adaptive assessments and personalized learning paths for Math and ELA. i-Ready currently has a larger footprint and more extensive independent efficacy research. Rise distinguishes itself through its specific focus on rapid mini-cycles and immediate scaffolding for incorrect answers.
Has The Learning Standard evaluated Rise?
Rise is currently pending evaluation. We have not yet rated this app against our learning science standards. For more information on how we review educational technology, please visit our [methodology](/methodology) page.
Is Rise COPPA compliant?
No — its privacy policy does not reference COPPA. The policy does not explicitly reference COPPA compliance.
Is Rise FERPA compliant?
No — its privacy policy does not reference FERPA. Mentions education records but does not explicitly reference FERPA by name.
Does Rise have a children's privacy policy?
No — it has no dedicated children's privacy section. The policy integrates under-13 practices into the general End User notice.
Does Rise sell student data?
No — its privacy policy states it does not sell student data. We will not sell end user PII or use information from educational records for marketing purposes.
Can you delete your data from Rise?
Yes — its privacy policy describes how to delete your account or data. Erasure: You may request erasure of a) PII that has been processed unlawfully
Data Transparency
Rise does not meet our data transparency standard. Its privacy policy does not reference COPPA and does not reference FERPA.
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Parent Access1/8
Does the policy mention parents specifically?
“Privacy Introduction For Customers For End Users For Parents For Candidates”
Can parents view their child's data?
“The policy does not explicitly state that parents can view their child's data.”
Can parents modify their child's data?
“The policy is silent on parents' ability to modify their child's data.”
Can parents delete their child's account?
“The policy does not explicitly address parents deleting their child's account.”
Is there a dedicated Children's Privacy section?
“The policy integrates under-13 practices into the general End User notice.”
Does it reference COPPA compliance?
“The policy does not explicitly reference COPPA compliance.”
Does it reference FERPA compliance?
“Mentions education records but does not explicitly reference FERPA by name.”
Is parental consent required for child accounts?
“Does not explicitly state that parental consent is required for child accounts.”
Data Portability2/5
Can users access their personal data?
“You may obtain confirmation as to whether or not PII concerning you exists”
Can users download/export their data?
“You have the right to export your PII from our systems in a readily accessible file type.”
Is there a self-service data access tool?
“Users must fill out a Data Request Form rather than using a self-service tool.”
Is a specific data format mentioned for export?
“Mentions a readily accessible file type but no specific format is named.”
Is there an API for data access?
“The policy does not mention API access for data retrieval or export.”
Data Minimization2/6
Is data collection itemized?
“we collect your name, school, instructor, class, and login information”
Can the app be used without a real name?
“Does not explicitly state the app can be used without providing a real name.”
Can the app be used without an email?
“Does not explicitly state the app can be used without an email address.”
Does it state collection is limited to what is necessary?
“limiting the collection of personal information to only what is required”
Is IP address anonymized or truncated?
“Collects IP addresses but does not state they are anonymized or truncated.”
Is location tracking explicitly excluded?
“The policy does not explicitly exclude the collection of location tracking.”
Third-Party Protection5/7
Does it explicitly state no selling of data?
“We will not sell end user PII or use information from educational records for marketing purposes.”
Are third-party providers named?
“Third-party service providers we use include: AddThis Adobe Baidu DoubleClick Eloqua Google”
Are providers contractually restricted?
“We will require that such third parties follow the same privacy and security practices”
No-targeted-advertising commitment?
“We will not sell PII to other organizations, nor will we market to students”
Is AI/ML data sharing addressed?
“AI data sharing or model training is not explicitly addressed in the policy.”
Child-specific sharing restriction?
“Restricts marketing to students, but no child-specific data sharing restriction is mentioned.”
Cookies/tracking limited or opt-out?
“You can change your web browser's Internet preferences to disable or delete cookies”
Deletion & Retention1/5
Can users delete their account?
“Erasure: You may request erasure of a) PII that has been processed unlawfully”
Self-service deletion mechanism?
“Deletion requests must be made via a Data Request Form, not a self-service tool.”
Specific data retention timeline?
“Mentions data retention policies but provides no specific retention timeline.”
Auto-deletion of inactive accounts?
“Auto-deletion of inactive accounts is not mentioned in the privacy policy.”
Post-deletion handling described?
“Handling of data post-deletion is not specifically described in the policy.”
Advertising2/4
Advertising model explicitly disclosed?
“Mentions targeted advertising for customers and opt-out methods, disclosing the model.”
Free from third-party advertisements?
“Does not explicitly state the service is completely free from third-party advertisements.”
Children excluded from ad targeting?
“nor will we market to students using the information from their educational records”
Ad-free option available?
“An ad-free subscription or option is not mentioned in the privacy policy.”
What This Means
This app does not provide adequate data transparency for parents. This may mean you cannot easily access your child's data, understand what information is collected, or request deletion of personal information. We recommend considering alternatives that provide better data transparency, or using our template letters to request your data rights be honored.
About this evaluation: Based on automated analysis of Rise's privacy policy using the Common Sense Privacy Program framework. Evaluation covers 35 binary checks across 6 dimensions. Privacy policies can change — this evaluation reflects the most recent version we analyzed.
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