A field guide for district leaders to separate marketing buzzwords from evidence-based strategies that deliver lasting results.

Across the country, math leaders are working to boost achievement and re-engage students. But the marketplace is crowded with programs marketed as “personalized,” “gamified,” or “research-proven.” It’s not easy to know which claims are credible and which are just buzzwords.

That’s why we created Beyond the Buzzwords: Separating Myths from Reality in Math Education. This guide unpacks six of the most common claims in math education today, clarifies what the research actually shows, and highlights what to look for in solutions that truly support deep understanding, perseverance, and measurable achievement for all learners.

This isn’t just information – it’s a decision-making resource. You’ll walk away with:

• Research-based insights into the biggest myths shaping today’s math marketplace.
• Practical checkpoints and questions to ask when evaluating programs.
• A clearer path to identifying solutions grounded in neuroscience, not marketing spin.

And as the guide illustrates, neuroscience-based approaches like ST Math show what happens when programs are designed around how the brain learns – delivering measurable gains across diverse learners.

District leaders deserve programs backed by evidence, not buzzwords. Download your free copy today and make math curriculum program decisions with clarity and confidence.