Conducted across eight Australian primary schools, this study measured student maths performance before and after using Matific in the classroom and at home. Students showed an average 34% improvement in test scores, with teachers reporting higher engagement in problem-solving and a deeper understanding of maths concepts. The research concluded that Matific supports conceptual understanding and boosts student outcomes in a short time frame.
Recognized & validated by leaders worldwide
Recognized by TIME
Named in TIME's World's Top EdTech Companies list for two consecutive years (2024/2025).
Vetted by UNICEF
Selected for the Blue Unicorn Portfolio and rated Strong—the highest rating for evidence of impact under the EdTech for Good Framework, developed by UNICEF, the Asian Development Bank and ARM.
Rated "Exemplary" by EdTech Tulna (IIT Bombay)
Achieved the highest rating across Content Quality, Pedagogical Alignment, and Technology & Design.
Independent Validation (PRISMA 2026)
A systematic review of 25+ studies across 6 continents confirms Matific significantly improves math outcomes, motivation, and engagement globally.
Improved Student Learning Outcomes
34% Boost in Test Scores in Just One Term
Source: Attard, C. – Western Sydney University - Australia [View Full Study]
Three Months of Extra Learning in One School Year
A large-scale study by SEG Measurement followed nearly 1,500 primary school students over a full academic year. The results were clear: students using Matific consistently outperformed those who didn’t, showing faster progress, stronger skills, and greater confidence in maths.
For younger learners, the benefits were even greater — giving them a valuable head start in mastering key concepts. Importantly, the positive effects were consistent across all backgrounds, showing that Matific works for every child.
Source: SEG Measurement - USA [View Full Study]
0.33–0.76 SD Gains and Greater Perseverance (ECA / Plan Ceibal)
In a rigorous evaluation of over 2,700 fifth-grade students in Uruguay, Matific drove learning gains with effect sizes between 0.33 and 0.76 Standard Deviations. Classrooms utilising the platform effectively completed 20% more math activities overall. Beyond academic achievement, students in high-use groups developed significantly greater mathematical confidence, self-reporting higher perseverance (GRIT scores) and stronger independent learning habits.
Source: Education Commission Asia - Uruguay [View Full Study]
Early Learners Show Significant Gains in Only Four Weeks
A 2024 study of preschoolers in the UAE’s Al Dhafra Region revealed that all students showed significant improvement in foundational math skills (counting, simple addition/subtraction, shapes, patterns, measurement, and problem-solving) after just four weeks of using Matific. Both boys and girls benefitted equally, with no performance differences by gender. The gains were statistically significant, showing clear effectiveness even in very early learners.
Source: Abdul Rahman, 2024 - United Arab Emirates [View Full Study]
Maths Failure Rates Cut by 87% in One Year
An evaluation by Escola Municipal Professor Lázaro Sagrado (Colourado, Brazil) found that introducing Matific into weekly maths lessons led to a dramatic drop in failure rates. Prior to Matific, 31.8% of students from Years 2 to 5 either failed mathematics or required special approval to pass. After one year of using Matific, that figure fell to just 4% — an 87% reduction in students not reaching the required standard.
Compared with other local schools that did not use Matific, the improvement was striking: while many saw little change or even higher failure rates, Matific school results improved across all grades.
Source: Escola Municipal Professor Lázaro Sagrado - Brazil [View Full Study]
Deeper Conceptual Understanding of Multiplication
A peer-reviewed action research study in a rural Northern Anatolia school found measurable gains in multiplication concept mastery using Matific digital games with second-grade students. Cognitive structures improved significantly across three action research cycles, evidenced through mind maps, concept tests, and student interviews.
Source: Şahin & Sümen · Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 119, 2025 - Türkiye [View Full Study]
Problem-Solving Scores: 38.6 → 92.4
A classroom action research study using Matific-assisted Problem-Based Learning with 21 fourth-grade students in Indonesia saw problem-solving scores nearly triple across two research cycles. Completion rates rose from under 5% to 100%, demonstrating both achievement gains and dramatic improvements in student follow-through.
Source: Hopiani, Fitriani & Asriadi · Journal Ashil: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 2025 - Indonesia [View Full Study]
Early Childhood Geometry Cognitive Gains Across 3 Cycles
A study conducted in Indonesia found that Matific platform activities progressively improved early childhood cognitive abilities in geometry recognition across three research cycles — from 25.2% in Cycle I to meeting full success criteria by Cycle III. Authors confirmed that Matific activities can effectively improve cognitive abilities in very young learners.
Source: Hopiani, Fitriani & Asriadi · Journal Ashil: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 2025 - Indonesia [View Full Study]
Improved Maths Outcomes for Students with Autism
A peer-reviewed study conducted in Indonesia found Matific positively affected mathematics addition learning outcomes for students with autism — extending the platform's evidence base to students with special educational needs. This study is the first published Matific research focusing specifically on learners with autism.
Source: Ayu Roro Panitis & Wijiastuti · Jurnal Pendidikan Khusus, Vol. 20, No. 3, 2025 - Indonesia [View Full Study]
Cross-Study Equity Finding
Equal Gains for Girls and Boys
Girls improved as much as boys in both the USA Grade 2–3 study and UAE preschool study— no gender gap in outcomes, confirmed by two independent research teams on two continents.
System-Wide Programmes at Scale
São Paulo State · 1.8M students · SARESP 2025
Record Maths Results — Highest in Nearly 30 Years
The 2025 SARESP results mark a historic moment for public education in Brazil. The state's Secretaria da Educação identified a positive correlation (r = 0.42) between consistent Matific use and school performance — with Grade 2 up +33 points and Grade 5 up +21 points since 2023. The Governor publicly referenced this finding at the Palácio dos Bandeirantes press conference.
Matific operated as one embedded component within a coordinated strategy — alongside structured curriculum, teacher training, and continuous monitoring — demonstrating how technology becomes effective when integrated into a coherent instructional architecture at scale.
Source: Government of São Paulo · SARESP 2025 official release - Brazil
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r = 0.42
Usage–score correlation
+33 pts
Grade 2 since 2023
+21 pts
Grade 5 since 2023
2M+
Students
6K+
Schools
208M+
Questions answered
Ghana · UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio · Model for Scale
70% of a Year's Learning Growth in Just 12 Weeks
A UNICEF-partnered 12-week pilot across 11 government schools in Aswan, Egypt reached 782 Grade 7 students identified with significant foundational gaps. Students achieved growth equivalent to 70% of a full academic year — more than double the expected rate — closing 35% of prerequisite skill gaps on average, with 100% student activation, 12+ hours per student, and 76.8% of activity self-initiated.
Source: UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio Programme · Egypt (with UNICEF Egypt Country Office, UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub and EducateMe)
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Egypt · UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio · Model for Scale
1 Year of Learning in 12 Weeks
A UNICEF-partnered 12-week pilot across 7 public primary schools in Ghana delivered up to a full year of academic growth. 90% of foundational learning gaps closed. 94% peak student engagement. Over 2,000 hours of learning was delivered.
Source: Matific internal data ·UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio Programme · Ghana Education Service (with UNICEF Ghana Country Office, UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub)
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2× the Maths Gains of Peers
Uruguay's Plan Ceibal is a global benchmark for digital education. Seven years of national integration shows large effect sizes (0.33–0.76 SD), improved engagement, and a 6.8% reduction in absenteeism across 140,000+ active students.
Source: MATEC project · Plan Ceibal · IDB-funded - Uruguay [View Full Study]
+25.3% Improvement in Maths Results
Tamil Nadu became the first Indian state to implement Matific across all government primary schools. A pilot across 150+ schools showed a 25.3% average improvement in maths results across Classes 1–6, prompting a statewide rollout to 1.5 million learners.
Source: Tamil Nadu Government · Minister for School Education, K A Sengottaiyan - India [View Full Study]
+32% Improvement in Maths Scores
Matific partnered with the Click Foundation to improve mathematics outcomes across underserved communities in South Africa. Scores rose from 2.68 to 3.54 out of 5. Student engagement increased by 155%. 93.6% of schools remained actively engaged throughout the programme, with 1.56M+ learning activities completed.
Source: Click Foundation / Double Click Qualitative Report, 2024 - South Africa [View Full Study]
Enhanced Mathematical Performance in Primary School Boys
A peer-reviewed study found Matific enhanced both mathematical performance and attitude in primary school boys in Trinidad & Tobago — a group frequently identified as disengaged from maths — providing new gender-specific evidence for targeted interventions.
Source: Birbal, Mohammed, Ramdass & Joseph-Alleyne · Academic Journal of Educational Research & Management, Vol. 9, No. 11, 2025 - Trinidad & Tobago [View Full Study]
System-Scale Insight
Technology works when it becomes learning infrastructure
São Paulo, Uruguay, Tamil Nadu, and Ghana share a common pattern: Matific's impact is strongest when embedded consistently within a coordinated policy framework — not used sporadically. Scale and quality advance together when systems combine evidence-based policymaking, continuous monitoring, and integrated pedagogy.
Empowers Teachers & Enhances Instruction
In a major U.S. study, 89% of teachers said they would recommend Matific
In the U.S. SEG study, nearly 9 out of 10 teachers said they would recommend Matific, and 78% planned to keep using it the following year—reflecting strong satisfaction and ongoing commitment.
Source: SEG Measurement - USA [View Full Study]
Matific Helps Teachers Deliver More Effective Maths Instruction
In Uruguay’s national HTHT evaluation of over 2,700 students, teachers who used Matific effectively saw their classes complete 20% more activities and achieve significantly higher learning gains. The study shows Matific is a research-validated partner for teachers, strengthening instruction and boosting classroom impact.
Source: Education Commission Asia - Uruguay [View Full Study]
77% of Teachers Said It Improved Lesson Clarity
An independent study found that Matific helps teachers present maths concepts more clearly and make lessons more relevant to everyday life. Over three-quarters of teachers reported clearer demonstrations of maths concepts (77%), while 82% said it made lessons feel more connected to the real world. Teachers also observed stronger student engagement and more positive attitudes toward maths when using Matific.
Source: Szold Institute [View Full Study]
Boosts Student Engagement & Confidence
Matific Enhances Engagement and Learning in Australia
In a case study spanning 8 primary schools across diverse socio-economic contexts, students using Matific demonstrated meaningful growth: their post-test scores showed an average improvement of 34% on available marks. Educators also reported that Matific made mathematics more engaging - students described the mathematics as “fun” - they genuinely felt they were learning, whilst playing.
Source: Attard, C. – Western Sydney University - Australia [View Full Study]
Matific Rated #1 for Student Enjoyment in South Africa
In a national implementation across 328 schools, the Click Learning Program found that 78% of students enjoyed learning with Matific — the highest rating among three numeracy tools evaluated. Teachers highlighted Matific’s game-like design, instant feedback, and support for mental maths as key drivers of engagement.
Source: Double Click Qualitative Report (2024) - South Africa [View Full Study]
95% of Students Felt More Engaged
According to the Szold Institute, classrooms using Matific saw 95% of students more engaged, with teachers reporting major increases in curiosity (84%) and enjoyment (98%). Educators also noted that Matific made lessons clearer and more relevant to students’ lives.
Source: Szold Institute [View Full Study]
Matific Strengthens Participation and Understanding
In a pilot project across select Fijian primary schools, Matific’s game-based learning approach led to higher student engagement and better understanding of difficult maths concepts. Teachers reported increased classroom participation and improved student attitudes toward mathematics.
Source: Ravinesh Prasad, Fiji National University - Fiji [View Full Study]
Students Reported Greater Perseverance and Confidence
Students in high-use groups self-reported greater perseverance (GRIT scores), independent learning, and stronger attitudes toward math. Teachers noted that learners became more willing to tackle challenges and persist through problems — essential skills for long-term success in maths.
Source: ECA / Plan Ceibal [View Full Study]
Pedagogical Design and Quality
Rated “Exemplary” for pedagogy, content, and design
Matific received an“Exemplary” ratingacross all three core categories - Content Quality, Pedagogical Alignment, and Technology & Design - as per the EdTech Tulna framework for Grades 3–5. The evaluation emphasised Matific’s constructivist pedagogy and ability to scaffold learning through adaptive gamebased instruction.
Source: EdTech Tulna Framework, IIT Bombay - India [View Full Study]
Evidence of Impact: Strong
Matific was vetted under the EdTech for Good Framework developed by UNICEF, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ARM, and partners — and selected for the Blue Unicorn Portfolio from the very first cohort. This rating confirms Matific's effectiveness has been validated by one of the world's foremost international development organisations, with deployments in Ghana and Egypt.
Source: UNICEF Learning Cabinet [View Full Study]
Recognised Among the World's Top EdTech Companies
Matific has been recognised in TIME's World's Top EdTech Companies list for two consecutive years, rising significantly in the rankings. The list is produced by TIME in partnership with Statista and evaluates companies on financial strength, industry impact, innovation, and growth — placing Matific among the leading educational technology companies globally.
Source: TIME / Statista, 2025 [View TIME ranking]
