MATHia vs Zearn Math

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.

Zearn Math is a web-based platform for students in grades K–8, used alongside teacher-led instruction. It provides more than 1,000 digital lessons arranged in Missions covering major K–8 mathematics concepts. Lessons combine fluency practice, guided concept instruction, visual models, handwritten problem solving, adaptive support, and mastery checks. Teachers can view progress in real time and use reports to identify where students need help; gamified practice and parent reporting are listed capabilities. School Accounts integrate with Clever for roster management and login. Zearn says it does not sell student information, use it for advertising, or use personally identifiable information to train AI models, and cites FERPA and COPPA. Listed safeguards include encryption in transit and at rest, two-factor authentication, security updates, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation. There are no student-facing AI, chatbots, messaging, or social networking features.