Boosting Student Success through Online Tools

At The Actuarial Foundation, our Math Motivators tutors go beyond traditional teaching methods to support students with the tools they need to thrive in math. Tutors use innovative online platforms to build confidence, reinforce concepts, and make math both fun and approachable. These tools aren’t just for tutoring, they’re great for teachers too!

Here’s a look at some of the most effective platforms math tutors are using, and how they help students grow their skills and love for math:

1. IXL

IXL is a comprehensive platform that offers personalized math practice for every grade level. Tutors use IXL to target specific skills, monitor progress, and adapt sessions based on real-time student performance. It’s perfect for reinforcing classroom instruction and helping students master challenging topics at their own pace.

2. Prodigy

Game-based learning makes a big difference, and Prodigy turns math into an exciting adventure. Tutors incorporate Prodigy into sessions to boost student motivation while covering core math concepts through interactive challenges. Prodigy makes learning feel more like play by letting students earn rewards while building key skills.

3. Edgenuity

Edgenuity provides video-based instruction and adaptive learning paths, allowing tutors to supplement their teaching with on-demand explanations. It’s especially helpful for middle and high school students working on grade-level standards or preparing for exams, and it gives tutors an extra layer of support to ensure students don’t fall behind.

4. Desmos

Desmos is a powerful graphing calculator and interactive math tool that helps students visualize math in action. Tutors use Desmos for algebra, geometry, and calculus topics, giving students a hands-on way to explore functions, shapes, and equations. It’s an excellent platform for encouraging mathematical thinking and experimentation.

5. GeoGebra

GeoGebra offers dynamic math activities that combine geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, and calculus. Tutors love GeoGebra for its ability to make abstract concepts concrete. Whether plotting points or exploring transformations, students get a deeper understanding of how math works in real-world contexts.

Bonus Resources for Tutors and Teachers

While tutors and teachers utilize the tools above, The Actuarial Foundation also offers two powerful resources that align perfectly with our mission to enhance math literacy:

Expect the Unexpected with Math

This standards-aligned curriculum brings real-world modeling and risk analysis into the classroom. Students explore how math is used in everything from public health to climate change, using critical thinking and data to solve relevant challenges.

Building Your Future

This personal finance series empowers students to understand and plan for their financial future. Through practical lessons on saving, budgeting, and investing, Building Your Future helps students apply math in meaningful ways that will benefit them for years to come.

Whether you’re a tutor or a teacher, these digital tools help with academic instruction and student engagement. With the right resources, we’re not only teaching math, but we’re also building confidence, encouraging curiosity, and preparing students for long-term success.

By meeting students where they are and making learning interactive, our tutors are changing lives, one session at a time.