Franklin Square Union Free School District in NY set out to improve student engagement and strengthen conceptual understanding in math. With 703 students in K–8 and a team committed to instructional excellence, district leaders partnered with Magma Math to drive results aligned to their strategic goals.
Magma Math supports district-wide priorities — like saving instructional time, improving differentiation, and fostering student voice — while aligning seamlessly with NY state standards and local curriculum.
Magma supports your scope and sequence, amplifies teacher capacity with real-time data, and drives consistency across classrooms — without compromising instructional autonomy.
Here's what Franklin Square Superintendent, Jared Bloom, has to say about it:
“Magma helps us save valuable classroom time by quickly assessing student answers, providing immediate feedback, and efficiently differentiating instruction.”
Whether your district has three schools or thirty, Magma Math meets teachers where they are. At Franklin Square, adoption began with teacher curiosity and instructional needs — not top-down mandates.
Educators used Magma as a supportive tool, not an added burden, and saw immediate value:
Leadership recognized its potential and scaled from classroom wins to district-wide impact — with flexibility, not force.
“Our teachers appreciate Magma’s paper-and-pencil-like workspace. Students can clearly show not just answers, but their full thought process.”
– Danielle Sammarco, District Math Coach
Join districts and schools across New York already using Magma to boost student thinking and teacher insight — without overwhelming your staff or systems.
”Magma helps us save valuable classroom time by quickly assessing student answers, providing immediate feedback, and efficiently differentiating instruction. It also allows us to anonymously project student responses on the board, enabling meaningful classroom engagement.”
Jared Bloom
Superintendent
”Our teachers appreciate Magma’s workspace canvas and its immediate feedback capabilities. They especially love that students have a familiar, paper-and-pencil-like workspace to clearly demonstrate not just their answers, but also their understanding of the math-solving process.”
Danielle Sammarco
District Math Coach
”When students are engaged, talking about math, and excited to solve problems, I know Magma is working. They can clearly explain their thinking, collaborate effectively, and truly understand concepts, beyond just getting the right answers.”
Ms. Mazzelo
3rd Grade Math Teacher
