"As a Tech TOSA, I have worked with teachers to use FogStone Isle with their students. Many have used this as a support to their fraction instruction. Students are happy to use FogStone Isle for their homework practice. Teachers report that student conceptual learning of fraction operations is deeper because of the models they use while playing FogStone Isle."
- Kristi Frankina – Evergreen School District, CA
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Cignition’s FogStone Isle is a research-based, machine learning enabled virtual world program that brings meaning to mathematical concepts by incorporating them into “real world” phenomena. Cignition targets significant improvements in math outcomes by specifically focusing on three key needs; (i) changing attitudes by delivering a learning environment found highly engaging to both boys and girls, (ii) deepening student’s conceptual understanding, and (iii) preparing these students for future mathematical learning.
Since launching in 2016, Cignition’s FogStone Isle has been used by over 100,000 students and thousands of teachers nationwide, improving student engagement and outcomes in math.
Cignition has witnessed promising results on two studies measuring improved conceptual understanding of fractions, resulting in dramatic absolute score gains of 31% and 30% respectively (rising 4th-to-5th graders and struggling 7th graders). We’ve also measured strong engagement and attitudinal changes among participating students, with study results showing over 80% of students choosing to play in their free time.
FogStone Isle is free for in-school use, with afterschool programs available to schools and parents for purchase, allowing for healthy and educational after school screen-time and expanded learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
For just $100/class, all of a teacher’s students gain a full year of afterschool math engagement and enrichment through FogStone Isle.
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The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.