A doctoral study by Dr. Nora Iveth Chávez Chávez at Universidad Cuauhtémoc (Aguascalientes, Mexico) examined the impact of Maths-Whizz on 119 students aged 8–11 at José María Chávez Primary School. Conducted throughout the 2022–2023 academic year, the mixed-methods research combined quantitative data with interviews from teachers, students, and parents to measure both progress and engagement.
Significant Learning Gains
As shown in Figure 21, students advanced an average of one full year in their “maths age”, with some progressing by up to 1.6 years. National assessments reinforced these gains.
Figure 26 (Mejoredu Test): Higher scores across all maths domains.
Figure 27 (Olimpiada del Conocimiento Infantil): An 8.2-point increase in maths results and a 3.3-point overall improvement compared to the previous year.
Positive Impact on Motivation and Confidence
Teachers reported that Maths-Whizz made lessons more interactive and enjoyable, improving problem-solving, reasoning, and independence.
Students described learning as “fun,” “motivating,” and “a way to learn while playing,” noting particular progress in fractions, division, and mental maths. Parents observed greater confidence, persistence, and enthusiasm for maths at home.
Conclusion
Dr. Chávez concluded that Maths-Whizz not only improves mathematical competence but also transforms students’ attitudes toward learning through adaptive, gamified instruction. She recommends expanding its use across Aguascalientes primary schools to strengthen maths achievement and overall educational quality.
📘 Read the full thesis (in Spanish): El impacto del SaaS “Maths-Whizz” en el desarrollo de competencias matemáticas en los alumnos de tercero a sexto grados de la escuela primaria “José María Chávez” de Aguascalientes by Dr. Nora Iveth Chávez Chávez.