What is Zearn and why would I use it?
What is Zearn?
Intro to Zearn
From Zearn Math:
Zearn Math is a top-rated K-5 curriculum that provides a uniquely integrated approach to math teaching and learning.
Zearn in 60 Seconds
From Zearn Math:
Zearn Math is a top-rated K-5 curriculum that provides a uniquely integrated approach to math teaching and learning.
Zearn Math Classroom Model: Core Days
From Zearn Math:
See how the Zearn Math Classroom Model works in action on a Core Instructional Day, with time for Whole Group Fluency and Word Problems, Independent Digital Lessons, and Small Group Instruction.
Independent Digital Lessons
From Zearn Math:
Understand how students to work through independent digital lessons to learn and/or reinforce content from the main math block. Zearn has the same learning progression and is aligned to the K-5 Eureka math curriculum and the 6-8 Open Up Resources math curriculum.
Orienting Kids to Zearn Math Digital Lessons
From Zearn Math:
See the student experience in using and succeeding with the different components of Zearn Math.
Why would I use Zearn at KIPP?
-
Using Zearn for Intervention
Click here to learn about the different ways Zearn can be used to support regular math instruction. Zearn is aligned with and designed to be used as a core complement to the K-5 Eureka math curriculum and the 6-8 Open Up Resources math curriculum.
Example Vision for Math Instruction (KIPP NC)
Click here or see below to view how KIPP North Carolina envisions their math instruction and how they are setting up their math block in the 2021-22 school year. Zearn Math does serve as their primary curriculum, but they are strategically using all components of Zearn to be responsive to students’ learning needs.
Example Vision for Targeted Math (KIPP MA)
Click here or see below to view how KIPP Massachusetts is planning for targeting students’ needs within their math program through the use of Zearn Math and other tools.
Using Zearn for Learning Recovery
From Zearn Math:
30 minute training on how to use Zearn Math to address unfinished learning and to make COVID learning loss recovery possible for all students.
Training: Zearn as Core Complement (Session 1)
From Zearn Math:
45 minute training on how to use Zearn as a Core Complement from the Summer of 2021.
Training: Zearn as Core Complement (Session 2)
From Zearn Math:
45 minute training on how to use Zearn as a Core Complement from the Summer of 2021.
Example Analysis of Zearn Math Impact (KIPP NYC)
Click here or see below to view how KIPP New York City measured their impact of using Zearn Math in the 2020-21 school year. In this analysis, there was a strong correlation between students earning badges on Zearn and growing in their skills.
Report from Zearn: Reducing Learning Loss
Click here or see below for research from Zearn Math that shows Zearn was particularly effective for students below standard. The report indicates that these students experienced 2-3x growth in state assessment scores when using Zearn, equating to 2.7 grade levels of learning growth over 2 years of pandemic learning.