
Motivation First: A Research-Backed Framework for Driving Student Engagement and Math Outcomes
Fostering a love of math and learning in students is not only critical to driving positive outcomes in the classroom but addressing a troubling nationwide trend.15-year-old students scored below the average on The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
In this white paper, learn about Prodigy Education’s research-based “Motivation First!” approach that’s designed to motivate every student to succeed and help them love math. To better understand how much Prodigy is grounded in academic research, this white paper has interwoven nearly 30 research studies underpinning Prodigy’s approach within the descriptions of each key characteristic of the Prodigy Math Game:
- Engaging storyline
- Highly customizable characters
- Adaptive content
- Mastery learning
- Interactive dashboards for teachers
- Parent and guardian resources
Learn how “Motivation First!” brings joy to students through motivational learning content, and empowers educators to create the conditions for outstanding student outcomes.

