Matteappen Magma is an interactive platform for primary education that integrates digital tools with hands-on mathematics learning, focusing on student-generated solutions rather than just answers. The service provides data-driven insights for teachers and administrators, enabling tailored support to enhance student success in mathematics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many K-12 mathematics platforms focus solely on multiple-choice questions, neglecting the importance of students demonstrating their problem-solving processes. Teachers often lack real-time insights into student thinking and struggle to provide individualized feedback efficiently. This can hinder effective formative assessment and limit opportunities for classroom discussion centered on diverse solution strategies.
Solution
Magma Math is a digital mathematics platform designed for K-12 teachers and students that emphasizes student-generated solutions and formative assessment. The platform allows students to perform calculations by hand within the application, providing teachers with real-time visibility into their problem-solving approaches. Teachers can easily create exercises, track student progress, and identify areas where students need additional support. By focusing on the process rather than just the answer, Magma Math aims to foster a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and promote collaborative learning environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes K-12 mathematics teachers seeking to implement formative assessment practices and provide personalized learning experiences, as well as school districts aiming to improve mathematics outcomes across their schools.
Features
- Digital workspace for students to show their work by hand
- Real-time progress tracking and reporting for teachers at the individual and class level
- Library of over 60,000 tasks aligned with curriculum standards
- Content available in 140 languages with built-in text-to-speech functionality
- Tools for teachers to create custom assignments and assessments
- Functionality to anonymize and share student solutions to promote classroom discussion
- Cross-platform compatibility, accessible via web browser and dedicated mobile apps