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Beast Academy Moves Mankato Students Up an Additional 1-2 Grade Levels on National MAP Assessment Scores

Students who used Beast Academy gained 1-2 additional grade levels on their spring 2021 National MAP Assessment Scores, as compared to those who didn’t use Beast Academy, according to a recent WestEd study in Mankato Area Public Schools, a K–12 school district in Mankato, Minnesota.
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A Problem-Solving Approach to Language Arts

How does problem-solving relate to language arts? Quite easily: every time you work to communicate or understand an idea, you're working to solve a problem. Read on to learn how the AoPS Language Arts team applies our world-class problem-solving approach to language arts.
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What’s Next After Beast Academy?

How can I tell when my child is ready to move on from Beast Academy? Why is AoPS Prealgebra 1 the next step? What should we expect in Prealgebra 1? We answer all of your questions about the Beast Academy to AoPS Online transition.
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Beast Academy Math and Your Gifted Learner

Transform your gifted learner's mathematical journey with Beast Academy, where problem-solving embodies what makes us uniquely human: innovation, adaptability, and connection. In an era of artificial intelligence and instant answers, Beast Academy goes beyond acceleration, using rich challenges and delightful beast characters to develop the lateral thinking patterns that gifted minds naturally possess. Your child won't just learn math—they'll master the art of creative problem-solving essential for long-term success.
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Puzzle Books and Classrooms Are a Perfect Pair

How can puzzles transform your classroom? When two students—one who’s bored from flying through assignments and another stuck on a tough problem—both say, “We’re bored!” puzzles can be the perfect solution. Discover how thoughtfully designed puzzles not only engage diverse learners but also foster collaboration, strategic thinking, and perseverance.
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My Favorite Beast Academy Math Problem: The Honeycomb Path Puzzle

"One of my favorite Beast Academy problems is the Honeycomb Path Puzzle. It's a simple concept with incredible flexibility, and gives many opportunities for challenge." ~David Flynn, Math Curriculum Team Lead