MATH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
Personalized math intervention programs
Every class has students who struggle with math and need targeted intervention to close gaps and deepen conceptual understanding.
When a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) is required, Third Space Learning’s AI math tutor, Skye, delivers personalized, one-on-one math intervention programs that accelerate progress for the students who need it most.
Addressing individual student needs across an entire grade is tough – Skye makes it possible by giving every student their own AI math tutor, working at their exact level, during the school day.
“The math intervention program has had a really positive impact on our students. It’s definitely been a success and we can’t talk highly enough about it in school.”
Matthew Wilson
Boston West Academy
Benefits of personalized math intervention programs
Supports students at their grade level
Addresses gaps that hold students back
Focuses on the mathematics concepts they struggle with
Provides one-on-one instruction
Monitors student progress
Drives success and improved outcomes
What are math intervention programs?
Structured support for students who struggle
Math intervention programs are structured, research-based programs designed to guide and support students who struggle with mathematics across grade levels. Sometimes called tiered intervention, these programs are often implemented as part of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), where teachers use assessments and data to identify which students lack the foundational skills to keep up with the classroom curriculum.
Targeting foundational gaps
Effective mathematics intervention programs target foundational gaps – the specific skills and concepts that individual students need to master before they can make progress. This might include place value, operations like addition and subtraction, fractions, decimals or word problems. Research consistently shows that systematic instruction, explicit instruction and regular progress monitoring are the research-based practices that guide students toward success in mathematics.
Programs across grade levels
At the elementary grades, programs focus on building number sense and fluency with basic procedures. Across higher grade levels, programs address more complex topics like division, problem-solving and algebraic thinking. The goal at every stage is the same: pinpoint where students struggle, provide the right tools and support, and use data to guide what comes next.
Why math intervention programs matter
Some students struggle with mathematics and require evidence-based Response to Intervention (RTI) beyond small group Tier 1 classroom teaching. More intensive Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction is needed – and research shows that the risk of falling further behind grows when problems are not addressed early and effectively.
Third Space Learning’s AI math tutor, Skye, provides this extra support outside of math class. Each student receives individualized, one-on-one mathematics instruction designed by experienced teachers and grounded in research-based practices. Skye delivers every lesson in an interactive online setting, adapting in real time to meet each student’s specific needs.
How Third Space Learning’s math intervention programs work
Math intervention programs follow the same expertly designed structure across every grade and state. Here is a guide to how the program works:
Teacher-designed: Every lesson is created by qualified math teachers – Skye, the AI math tutor, delivers them one-on-one
Flexible scheduling: Choose how often students attend the math intervention program and the length of lessons
One-on-one: Each student works one-on-one with Skye at their exact level – like having a math tutor for every child in the class
Progress monitoring: Skye assesses student progress through formative assessment and adapts in real time
Data-driven: Using data from each session, the program adapts intervention strategies to meet individual student needs
Reporting: Detailed progress reports after each session guide in-class lesson plans and help teachers track success over time
Math intervention strategies and practices
Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA)
This approach begins with concrete manipulatives – physical objects like base-ten blocks – before moving to visual representations and then abstract procedures. Research shows this introduction of concepts through hands-on materials helps students who struggle with mathematics build deeper understanding.
Number lines
Number lines are a key tool in math intervention programs. They help students understand the relative sizes of numbers, build fluency with operations, and make better sense of fractions and decimals. Teachers use number lines across grades 2 through 8 to introduce and reinforce mathematics concepts – a practical, research-backed approach to building understanding.
Systematic and explicit instruction
Effective mathematics intervention provides clear modelling, guided practice and immediate feedback. Systematic instruction ensures topics are taught in a logical sequence, and timed activities build fluency in basic math facts. Word problems and problem-solving activities develop critical skills and help students apply mathematical language to real-world contexts. The introduction of each new concept follows structured practices – research shows this approach drives understanding and long-term success.
Data-driven assessments
Ongoing assessments help teachers and educators pinpoint exactly where students struggle, track progress and adjust practices accordingly. Data should guide every intervention decision – from which students to enroll in a program to which topics to focus on. Research-based recommendations call for regular monitoring to determine whether a mathematics intervention is working and when to adjust the approach.
Math intervention programs across grades
It’s never too early to begin mathematics intervention and help students secure basic math concepts.
Third Space Learning provides math intervention programs for grades 2 through 8.
Elementary grades
Elementary math intervention programs match the pace of each student and are designed to secure foundations in key math concepts early on. Skye’s personalized programs help elementary grades students master basic skills – from addition and subtraction to place value and fractions – and apply their knowledge to word problems and real-world contexts. Training in these foundational skills sets students up for success in later grades.
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Middle school grades
Third Space Learning’s math intervention programs help middle grades students build on math foundations and tackle more complex topics like ratios, division and algebraic thinking. Skye delivers one-on-one instruction, giving each student the targeted assistance they need to succeed. This mathematics intervention curriculum prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
Middle school math tutorResources and training for math intervention programs
Explore Third Space Learning’s free math resources for math intervention support. Lessons in the Math Intervention Packs are taken straight from our math intervention programs – download them to use as timed activities, assessments and training materials for teachers. Each resource uses clear, accessible language to guide educators and teachers through key math concepts with their students.
Lessons designed by experienced math teachers and grounded in research-based practices – a practical guide for intervention
Detailed notes with questions to guide student understanding, common misconceptions and answers
Research-based intervention materials aligned with the Common Core curriculum, ready to download and use across grades
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Want to accelerate student success?
Math intervention programs are essential for addressing the specific needs of students who struggle with math. In general, the earlier students receive targeted intervention, the greater the impact. Contact us to see how Third Space Learning’s AI math tutor, Skye, helps close gaps and guide students toward success in mathematics – using language and methods that match each student’s level.
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