Magma Math
@MagmaMath

The K-12 digital math platform to advance student learning

 New York, New York
magmamath.com/
Joined January 2020
Magma Math is officially ESSA Level II certified for proven impact on student math outcomes! @Instructure 's third-party certified researchers confirm that Magma Math meets one of the highest levels of evidence under federal education research guidelines, placing us among a select group of K-12 programs recognized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for delivering evidence-based results in the classroom. Learn how we’re helping districts make measurable impact every day: magmamath.com/post/magma-mat… #ESSA #Ask4Evidence
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@MagmaMath just raised an additional $10M from @FiveElms to power global expansion and AI innovation in math education! 🚀 We’re combining good math pedagogy with AI innovation to empower teachers with smarter tools that boost engagement, deepen understanding, and improve outcomes for every student in the world. 🌍 AI is the future of math learning, and we’re proud to work alongside visionary district leaders committed to improving math education for all. 💡 Read our full press release: prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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Magma Math is now ISTE Seal certified! ⚡ The @ISTEofficial Seal is awarded only to edtech solutions that meet rigorous standards in digital pedagogy, usability, and alignment with the ISTE Standards. This recognition highlights our mission to make math accessible, engaging, and empowering for every student. We’re excited to continue partnering with educators to shape the future of math learning and inspire confidence and joy in every classroom. 🚀 Read more: magmamath.com/post/iste-seal…
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Exciting news! @MagmaMath has earned the prestigious @ISTE Seal, aligning with ISTE Standards, validating high-quality learning design, user interface, and supporting research-backed teaching practices! Read more: magmamath.com/post/iste-seal…
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@pgliljedahl of Building Thinking Classrooms and our own @MagmaMathLeslie will share how BTC and Magma Math bring student voices to the center of the classroom at NCSM this year! Don’t miss our session on Oct 13 from 4–5 PM in Marquis Ballroom!
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Before Franklin Sqaure UFSD adopted Magma Math, they were looking for a way to transform math instruction by making it more engaging, more personalized, and more aligned with their curriculum goals. One year after implementing Magma Math, they’ve seen the impact: 💡 Spike in student engagement 📈 Real-time insights that help teachers differentiate instruction 📚 Stronger classroom math discourse Read the full story here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lWVrx0
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How do you measure and develop student thinking at scale? Our latest webinar explores how Magma Math and Bridges Assessments combine to highlight students' mathematical reasoning through real-time insights, student sketches, and classroom discussions. If you're leading math improvement efforts, this session offers a closer look at how student work can drive deeper understanding and inform better instruction across your schools. Watch now: magmamath.com/webinar/buildi…
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Dr. Peter Liljedahl joined us at our BTC-Magma Summer Retreat to share how combining Building Thinking Classrooms and Magma Math can make math more meaningful for students, without asking more of teachers. Watch the video to see how this powerful pairing centers student thinking and hear from district leaders who are making it happen! @pgliljedahl @BTCthinks
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We're at the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference in Washington! 🧠 We’re here connecting with passionate educators, sharing how Magma Math supports deep mathematical thinking, and learning alongside some of the most innovative minds in math education. Come hang out at our booth to chat about the future of math instruction!
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Big wins for a big mission! 🏆 We’re honored to have won the Social Impact Award and Growth Company of the Year at the @Techarenan Challenge. 🇸🇪 This recognition celebrates the hard work of our students, teachers, district leaders, and parents, all working together to make great math education a reality around the world. Thank you for believing in our vision and building it with us. Onward! 🥳
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That's a wrap for the BTC-Magma Summer Retreat 2025! ☀️ So grateful for Dr. Peter Liljedahl and the 6️⃣0️⃣+ education leaders who joined us for a powerful day of professional learning! We spent the day experiencing the natural synergy between Building Thinking Classrooms and Magma Math that enables educators to keep student thinking and discourse at the center of every math classroom. The energy was incredible, and we can't wait to do this again! @BTCthinks @pgliljedahl
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The BTC-Magma Summer Retreat is in full swing! Educators are engaging in meaningful math conversations through turn and talk strategies and stepping into their students' shoes for the day. 💡 @BTCthinks
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Tuning in live from our BTC–Magma Summer Retreat in Scottsdale, AZ with @pgliljedahl! Excited to spend the day with education leaders, diving deep into all things Building Thinking Classrooms and exploring how Magma complements these practices! 🧡 @BTCthinks
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Just 7⃣ days until we kick off Summer Retreat Day with @pgliljedahl in Scottsdale, AZ! The response has been incredible! We’re officially at capacity (with a waitlist!). Looking forward to seeing you all soon and learning about all things BTC together! Join the waitlist: magmamath.com/events/summer-…
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🚨 LIVE TOMORROW | Bringing Bridges Assessments to Magma Math Join us tomorrow at 3 pm ET for a webinar to explore how educators are using Bridges content with Magma Math to guide instruction and make student thinking more visible. Register here: magmamath.com/resources/webi…
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✨ Teacher Appreciation Week ✨ Hats off to @kimmorrisseyEDU from @MineolaUFSD for empowering her students and taking home the win in our Solutions Competition! 🎉
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Thank you Dan Mazz from @SHELLNORTHSHORE for your thoughtful feedback and enthusiasm for all things Magma — including our newest initiative, #MagmaMondays. We’re grateful for all you do to inspire math learning!
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✨ Teacher Appreciation Week ✨ Kudos to @osmond_kelly from Edison Township Public Schools for using Magma to prep students for state tests and for making math more engaging with creative touches like Pi Day challenges and our Lava special questions!
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You asked for smarter feedback. We built it. 💡 Our new AI tool identifies exactly how and where students get stuck, enabling them to seamlessly move forward in their math learning journey!
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✨ Teacher Appreciation Week ✨ Shoutout to Christopher Hatton from @scsdoh for championing Magma and BTC across the district. Your leadership and support for teachers don’t go unnoticed — we’re so appreciative of you! 🧡
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and our hearts are full thinking about the educators who go above and beyond for their students every single day. ✨ To all the amazing teachers who believed in us before we believed in ourselves — THANK YOU. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are endlessly grateful for all that you do. 🧡
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Thanks to the @gatesfoundation, we're honored to hit the @asugsvsummit stage and talk about building research-ready platforms that unlock meaningful insights to drive student learning and support effective teaching! 🗓️ Join us on Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 am | America’s Cup C/D, Level 4 📌 Session Details: asugsvsummit.com/sessions/de… #AIInnovators
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Pi Day is almost here... and we’ve cooked up some Pi-themed problems just for you! 🥧 Celebrate 3.14 with special subchapters for elementary, middle, and high school. Pi-ck up your pencil and dive in! 🔢
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🎉 Kudos to Alma Jakupovic from @coppellisd, our Magmatician of the Month! Your dedication to empowering students with engaging and supportive math teaching is truly inspiring. Thank you, Alma, for making a difference every day! 👏
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🚀Big News! We’re thrilled to announce that we've been awarded a $700K grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enhance math education through AI-powered teacher support. This 2-year project will focus on districts with Black, Latinx, or low-income students, striving to ensure every student has access to high-quality math education. Read more: magmamath.com/post/magma-mat…
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Assessment is a map, not a maze—empowering students to navigate their educational journey with clarity. Dr. Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms shows how tools like Magma Math transform formative assessments into a guide for effective teaching and student self-regulation. Explore how we’re shifting the focus from grades to growth: magmamath.com/post/transform… @pgliljedahl @BTCthinks
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Exciting times ahead! Magma Math has secured $40 million in Series A funding, thanks to the incredible partnership with @FiveElms. This means we’ll: 🤝Work closer than ever with our partner districts 👩‍🏫 Enable teachers to be more efficient while creating student-centered classrooms 🧑‍🎓Continue supporting good math pedagogy The future of math education is brighter than ever, and we’re just getting started.✨ Read more: magmamath.com/post/magma-mat…
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Huge shoutout to Ms. Danielle Alveari’s 6th grade math class for leading Seaford UFSD with the most solutions on Magma last month! Way to go, math stars! 🌟
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We had the pleasure of visiting two schools at @hempsteadufsd last week! It was amazing to lead math sessions and see the students' excitement and love for learning. We look forward to many more moments of learning and collaboration! ✨
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When students know their work is seen, they take pride and responsibility in their learning journey. Seeing their thought process enables educators to understand where they may need timely support, and how to guide them toward deeper understanding. In this video, Dr. Peter Liljedahl shares insights into how Building Thinking Classrooms fosters ownership and confidence in students. Watch to hear Dr. Liljedahl's take on this transformative approach and discover how Magma Math helps bring it to life in classrooms! Learn more: magma-math-8cdbcb.webflow.io… @pgliljedahl
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📽 What happens when math instruction meets meaningful change? From boosting student engagement to equipping teachers with the insights they need to make every moment in the classroom count, Magma Math is making a real difference. Hear from our district partners as they share how we’re shaping the next generation of confident math learners—one classroom at a time!🌟
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A big thank you to Patrick Hoover, CAO at @AptakisicTripp, and everyone who joined us for our session at District Administration's Superintendent Summit. We were honored to share how Magma is making a difference in their district and to engage in meaningful discussions on the future of math education!
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Effective math instruction is a dynamic process of continuous improvement. 📖 Our latest whitepaper breaks down the modeling cycle and how refining lessons can better meet students' needs. Download it to learn more! magma-math-8cdbcb.webflow.io…
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🎉 Magmatician of the Month We’re thrilled to recognize Gary Rush, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Hempstead UFSD, as our Magmatician of the Month! Mr. Rush's passion for math education and his belief that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed inspires us. We're excited to continue working together to bring this vision to life and are proud to partner with such a dedicated leader!
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This week, we hosted our first-ever Fall Summit, bringing together 40+ inspiring school leaders from across the country – all part of the Magma family! We explored math best practices for classroom tech integration, and united in our mission to make math meaningful and engaging for every student. 🚀 Exciting things ahead, and we’re proud to be on this journey together! ✨
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Differentiated assignments are more than just varied tasks—they’re key to building student confidence and agency. Check out our latest blog to learn how to use 'mild', 'medium', and 'spicy' problems on Magma to support diverse learners. Click here to read the full blog: magma-math-8cdbcb.webflow.io…
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What an inspiring week at NCSM and NCTM! 🧠 Our Magma Mathletes engaged in meaningful math conversations and gained valuable insights. A special thank you to @pgliljedahl for joining us on this journey. Together, let's keep building thinking classrooms!
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Last night, we hosted an inspiring networking event with @pgliljedahl and education leaders passionate about math. Grateful for the engaging conversations and insights on Building Thinking Classrooms and innovative math learning! 📚 @BTCthinks
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Could AI be the key to unlocking more time for personalized, impactful discussions in math classrooms? Join our webinar featuring Jared Bloom (Superintendent, Franklin Square School District) and Henrik Appert (CEO, Magma Math) to find out how! Date: Thursday, September 26 Time: 2:00-2:30pm EST Register here: magmamath.com/using-ai-and-d…
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This week, we had the incredible opportunity to bring IEI superintendents to our HQ in Sweden! 🇸🇪 From innovative learning environments to fostering strong student-teacher relationships, we witnessed how Swedish schools are transforming math education. We're proud that Magma Math plays a key role, supporting 90% of districts in Sweden. The passion for student-centered learning is truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to continue building these global connections and shaping the future of math education together! 🌟
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🚨 Have you signed up for our upcoming webinar with @pgliljedahl on Mastering the Art of Closing Lessons? It’s just 10 days away! Register now to discover powerful strategies on how to wrap up your math lessons with impact. Click here to register: magmamath.com/the-art-of-clo…
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Have you ever wondered how AI and data can transform math instruction? If so, our upcoming webinar, "Using AI and Data to Enhance Math Instruction," is for you! In this brief, 30-minute session, the superintendent of the Franklin Square School District (N.Y.) will discuss how their district is using AI and data to empower teachers, close learning gaps, and create more engaging and effective math learning environments. Register now: magmamath.com/the-art-of-clo…
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"Students who see the mathematics in a chapter as one big idea have a much more challenging time on assessments than the students who see the mathematics as a collection of smaller topics,” said Dr. Peter Liljedahl in his research. Join our upcoming webinar with Dr. Peter, where you'll learn useful strategies for closing lessons that not only reinforce these foundational ideas of Building Thinking Classrooms but also empower students to grasp and apply their learning more effectively. Secure your spot today! magmamath.com/the-art-of-clo…
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You’re invited! 🎉 Join us live as Dr. Peter Liljedahl, creator of Building Thinking Classrooms, shares his expert insights on mastering the art of closing lessons in the classroom alongside Dr. Leslie Nielsen. Whether you're at NCSM or tuning in virtually, this is your chance to elevate your teaching strategies. Booth: 109 Register now: magmamath.com/the-art-of-clo…… @pgliljedahl @BTCthinks
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🌟 Final part of Magma in a Thinking Classrooms Series is live! In this blog, @MagmaMathLeslie explores evolving grading practices in a Thinking Classroom supported by Magma Math. She examines traditional practices, like giving zeros for missed assignments and using omnibus grades, and discusses the shift towards Standards-Based Grading, which assesses true student progress and introduces the idea that grades should be seen as temporary, capturing the dynamic and evolving nature of student performance. Read the full blog here: magmamath.com/post/magma-in-…
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Starting the week strong with some math magic at @mesquiteisdtx🚀
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Last week, we concluded an exciting project in collaboration with Halmstad District in Sweden, where our focus was on integrating AI into Magma to further enhance its support for math instruction. A big thank you to Halmstad District and the 20+ dedicated teachers who’ve partnered with us throughout this journey. Together, we’re not just discussing the future of math education—we’re actively shaping it! 📚
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Exciting news! Magma Math is thrilled to join the @EdSafeAI Industry Council to help shape the future of AI in education and advocate for the safe, accountable, fair and effective (SAFE) AI for all!
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🌟Part four: Magma in a Thinking Classroom Series @pgliljedahl's research on Building Thinking Classrooms shows that students who see mathematics as one big idea have a much more challenging time on assessments than those who see it as a collection of smaller topics. He suggests using tools like "navigation instruments" to guide students through their learning journey. In this blog, @MagmaMathLeslie explores how BTC tools and Magma Math together can enhance assessment for learning. Click here to read the full blog: magmamath.com/post/magma-mat…
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