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MATHia

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Spec score 8.9 #8 of 122 in Math Learning Apps

What it is

MATHia is adaptive math software for middle- and high-school students, providing individual support, real-time feedback and assessments. It responds to student actions with skill-by-skill feedback and contextual hints, while a Progress Meter shows progress across multiple skills. Reports cover sessions, skills, student details, standards, APLSE and leadership information. LiveLab shows whether students are working or idle and can alert educators when learners need support or reach milestones. Listed courses include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Integrated Math I–III, with RTI support. MATHia is intended for grades 6–8 and 9–12. It supports Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Android tablets and Chromebooks through a web browser. Phones and other small devices are not recommended, and pop-up blockers must be turned off to access the software. Access through Clever, including SAML/SSO and Instant Login, and ClassLink roster integration are documented. Pricing is available on request; no public price is listed.

Spec sheet

What it does
MATHia is Carnegie Learning’s AI-powered one-to-one mathematics coach for middle- and high-school learners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Integrations
Carnegie documents roster and sign-on workflows involving Clever, ClassLink, Schoology and Canvas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Security
Carnegie states that its security program uses access controls, continuous monitoring and resilient infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Compliance
The security page lists SOC 2 Type II and Texas TX-RAMP, with the SOC review period shown as February 1-July 31, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Support
The help center lists customer and technical support Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM Eastern time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Headquarters
Carnegie lists the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Avenue, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as its address.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Maker
Carnegie Learning says it was founded in Pittsburgh in 1998 by Carnegie Mellon University cognitive and computer scientists and Pittsburgh Public Schools math educators.Read 9 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Acquisition news
An SEC filing states Apollo Group completed its acquisition of 100% of Carnegie Learning for $75 million on September 12, 2011.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sec.gov
Adaptive coaching
MATHia adapts to student actions and uses AI to provide skill-by-skill feedback and contextual hints.Read 9 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Adaptive learning
The software adapts to each student’s actions at a fine-grained, skill-by-skill level.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
API and SDK documentation
An independent review records that Carnegie Learning does not document a user-data API or named export format; no public SDK is described there.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Auto-calculation
An auto-calculation tool evaluates many entered numerical or algebraic expressions, although it is unavailable in some workspace steps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Company founding
Carnegie’s history page says Carnegie Learning was founded in Pittsburgh in 1998 by Carnegie Mellon cognitive and computer scientists working with Pittsburgh Public Schools math educators.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Company legal name
The company identifies itself as Carnegie Learning, Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Carnegie Learning as a privately held company with 501-1,000 employees and Pittsburgh headquarters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Curriculum coverage
The high-school offering covers Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Integrated Math I-III, with RTI support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Device limitation
Phones and other small devices are not recommended for usability, and pop-up blockers must be turned off to access MATHia.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Device requirements
The support page lists Windows 11, macOS 26 Tahoe or higher, and iPadOS 26 or higher, with supported browsers and hardware requirements.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Educator documentation
The help center provides getting-started guides, toolkit instructions, implementation tools, grading strategies and troubleshooting articles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Grades and courses
MATHia is for middle school grades 6–8 and high school grades 9–12; listed content includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math I–III, with RTI support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Guided lessons
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Hosting model
The published requirements describe browser access and network allowlisting, with no self-hosting option documented.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
IMS certification
The system-requirements page links to Carnegie Learning’s IMS Global certification information for MATHia.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Just-in-time feedback
Students receive contextual hints and personalized feedback while solving problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Limit: classroom usability
Teachers on Reddit reported tedious workspaces, confusing directions and a need for substantial scaffolding for students below grade level.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: motivation
The Learning Standard says limited gamification and the need for sustained independent focus can reduce engagement without adult monitoring.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Limit: reading load
The Learning Standard says text-heavy explanations and complex word problems can overwhelm struggling readers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Limit: student experience
A Reddit teacher discussion reported that some students clicked through learning portions, disliked the platform and found modules difficult to navigate.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
LiveLab
LiveLab gives teachers real-time activity information, alerts and intervention data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Mastery model
MATHia estimates the probability that a student knows each skill and changes skill levels after answers and bottom-out hints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Network requirements
Carnegie recommends no more than 25-30 computers per wireless access point and at least 1 Mbps for up to 30 concurrent users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Offline access
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Parent reporting
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Praise: immediate feedback
The Learning Standard praises step-level feedback, targeted hints and misconception detection as strengths.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Praise: mastery progression
The Learning Standard says strict mastery progression can ensure foundational concepts are demonstrated before advancement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Privacy practice
Carnegie says it does not sell personal information from learning platforms or use student information for advertising to students or parents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Progress Meter
Students can see progress across multiple skills through an in-product Progress Meter.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Progress tracking
The Progress Meter shows students their progress across multiple skills.Read 9 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.2 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ca.trustpilot.com
Reporting
Session, Skills, Student Detail, Standards, APLSE and Leadership reports provide progress and outcome views at student, class, school and district levels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Research result
Carnegie says a Department of Education-funded RAND randomized trial covering more than 18,000 students at 147 schools found nearly doubled standardized-test growth in year two for its blended approach.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,iPadOS,Android tablets,Chromebook (web browser)Read 23 Sep 2026 · carnegielearning.com
System requirements
Supported environments include Windows 11, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, Android 15 tablets and ChromeOS 150, generally with at least 4 GB RAM.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com
Third-party processors
The student-privacy subprocessors page names providers including Amazon Web Services, Databricks, Snowflake, Splunk and Atlassian.Read 15 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com
Vocabulary support
The platform includes a glossary, linked mathematical terms, examples and text-to-speech support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.carnegielearning.com

Plans and prices

Stand-Alone 7-year $18.56 a year per student per year Grades 6-12 · math Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Stand-Alone 6-year $18.89 a year per student per year Grades 6-12 · math Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Stand-Alone 5-year $19.36 a year per student per year Grades 6-12 · math Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Stand-Alone 4-year $20.07 a year per student per year Grades 6-12 · math Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Stand-Alone 3-year $21.24 a year per student per year Grades 6-12 · math Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Stand-Alone 2-year $23.59 a year per student per year Grades 6-12 · math Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
Stand-Alone 1-year $30.64 a year per student per year Grades 6-12 · math Read 15 Oct 2026 · thelearningstandard.org
MATHia Priced on request Request a demo; no public price listed Read 9 Oct 2026 · carnegielearning.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Adapts feedback to student actions
  • Progress Meter tracks multiple skills
  • LiveLab shows working or idle status
  • Reports cover student progress and outcomes
  • Includes Algebra, Geometry and Integrated Math content

Limits

  • Pricing is available only on request
  • Offline access is not available
  • Phones and small devices are not recommended
  • Pop-up blockers must be turned off

Who it suits

MATHia suits middle- and high-school math students and educators who want adaptive feedback, progress information and real-time classroom signals. It is for use on supported computers and tablets rather than phones or other small devices.

Verdict

MATHia combines adaptive instruction with progress reports and classroom visibility. Its device guidance and lack of offline access matter when planning student use.

Where Specifiction places it

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