Research studies

Impact, curriculum improvement, and contribution to the educational community.

We collaborate with universities and research centers

Efficacy Studies

This line of research evaluates the educational resources offered by Innovamat. We take a broad approach to evaluation, including outcome-based studies, implementation studies, content analysis, and descriptions of theoretical frameworks.

How do we measure impact?

We use the effect size to measure the impact of a program or resource. According to Kraft (2020), an average effect size of 0.10 in mathematics curriculum proposals is considered moderate and significant. Our educational resources have demonstrated moderate-to-high positive effectiveness in various studies.

An independent study evaluates the impact of Innovamat in public schools in Brazil

Germina evaluated the impact of Innovamat in public schools in Rio de Janeiro. After two years of implementation, the study shows significant improvements in mathematics, with an effect size of +0.16σ in 2nd grade and +0.20σ in 3rd grade.

An independent evaluation analyzes the impact of Innovamat in New Jersey, U.S.

WestEd evaluated the impact of Innovamat in the early elementary grades in New Jersey. After two years of implementation, the study shows significant improvements in mathematics, with an effect size of +0.24σ.

Feature article

Scientific article

Students who use Innovamat achieve better results on an adapted version of the TIMSS test

This peer-reviewed study shows that students who use Innovamat achieve significantly better results, with a large effect size (>0.2).

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Scientific article

The aRTIst intervention program improves the performance of students with learning difficulties

This study evaluates an intervention program focused on number sense and finds that underperforming students show a significant improvement in arithmetic fluency (0.6).

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Scientific article

More than 7,000 teachers share their views on the impact of the Innovamat curriculum

This study examines teachers’ perceptions of the Innovamat curriculum and reveals that their evaluation of it is positive and improves the longer they use it.

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Scientific article

The mathematical richness of our teaching guides

This study analyzes Innovamat’s teaching guides using a framework designed to identify mathematical richness, and identifies elements of richness and opportunities for improvement.

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Scientific article

The longer students use our resources, the better their academic performance

With a sample of more than 70,000 students, this study examines the relationship between years of use and academic performance. It shows that using the curriculum for 1–2 years is associated with better performance (moderate effect >0.1).

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Results of the psychometric validation of the ConMat tests

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Technical document

A comparison of attitudes toward mathematics in Middle School based on the use of Innovamat

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Comparative results on standardized tests based on the use of Innovamat in elementary school

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Technical document

Learning Sciences Studies

This line of research focuses on understanding how students learn mathematics and on identifying the factors that influence the development of mathematical proficiency.

Development of arithmetic fluency from kindergarten to the end of elementary school

This study analyzes the evolution of students’ arithmetic fluency, and reveals that small differences at the beginning widen over time, so detecting difficulties early is key.

Decoding the most common mistakes in operations involving integers

Scientific article

Less anxiety, more confidence: Motivated students learn better

Brief summary

PISA: Performance, motivation, and anxiety in mathematics. How are they related?

Feature article

Study of Theoretical Foundations

This document is a study that bases every instructional decision on evidence. It is a comprehensive review of the scientific literature that supports Innovamat’s resources.

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Mathematics Learning

Our resources are based on educational research. See Learning Mathematics: Theoretical Foundations of the Innovamat Approach to learn about he scientific evidence behind our instructional materials.

Our Studies in 2 Minutes

In just a few minutes, we’ll walk you through the methodology, data, and findings of each study so you can understand its scope and impact.

TIMSS Study

Marc Colomer, Alba Torregrosa, and Gerardo Cruz answer the question, “Does Innovamat work?”

aRTIst Study

Eudald Correig and Cecilia Calvo explain how to identify students who are struggling in math.

Teachers' perceptions and experiences

Judith Vázquez and Marc Colomer explain the findings regarding teachers’ perceptions of Innovamat and its impact.

Teaching Guides

Albert Vilalta, Jordi Deulofeu, and Laura Morera share their insights on how to enrich a teaching guide.

The validity of ConMat tests

Marc Colomer and Arnau Lagarda explain the rigorous scientific validation process that ensures the reliability of these tests.

Vértex Research Team

In partnership with various universities, we conduct studies that contribute to mathematics education and assess the impact of Innovamat’s approach to improving it.

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Research studies

Impact, curriculum improvement, and contribution to the educational community.

Efficacy Studies

Learning Sciences Studies

Study of Theoretical Foundations

We collaborate with universities and research centers

Efficacy Studies

How do we measure impact?

An independent study evaluates the impact of Innovamat in public schools in Brazil

An independent evaluation analyzes the impact of Innovamat in New Jersey, U.S.

Students who use Innovamat achieve better results on an adapted version of the TIMSS test

The aRTIst intervention program improves the performance of students with learning difficulties

More than 7,000 teachers share their views on the impact of the Innovamat curriculum

The mathematical richness of our teaching guides

The longer students use our resources, the better their academic performance

Results of the psychometric validation of the ConMat tests

A comparison of attitudes toward mathematics in Middle School based on the use of Innovamat

Comparative results on standardized tests based on the use of Innovamat in elementary school

Learning Sciences Studies

Development of arithmetic fluency from kindergarten to the end of elementary school

Decoding the most common mistakes in operations involving integers

Less anxiety, more confidence: Motivated students learn better

PISA: Performance, motivation, and anxiety in mathematics. How are they related?

Study of Theoretical Foundations

Mathematics Learning

Our Studies in 2 Minutes

In just a few minutes, we’ll walk you through the methodology, data, and findings of each study so you can understand its scope and impact.

TIMSS Study

aRTIst Study

Teachers' perceptions and experiences

Teaching Guides

The validity of ConMat tests

Vértex Research Team

In partnership with various universities, we conduct studies that contribute to mathematics education and assess the impact of Innovamat’s approach to improving it.