--- title: Cisco and MIND Research Are Reimagining Math Education description: Alexis Raymond of Cisco shares success stories from students using ST Math and how MIND and Cisco are reimagining math education. image: https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/file-282330204-png/images/screen-shot-2013-08-15-at-10_24_09-am-300x250.png --- [![](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND-logo-2018.jpg?width=1701&height=623&name=MIND-logo-2018.jpg)](http://www.mindresearch.org/) [![mind logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-color2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) [![mind white logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-white2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) - [Our Approach](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-approach) - [Why MIND?](https://2024.mindresearch.org/why-math-education) - [Our Research](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-research) - [Our Patents](https://2024.mindresearch.org/patents) - [Our Impact](https://2024.mindresearch.org/impact) - [Our Partners](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partners) - [Partner Stories](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partner-stories) - Our Programs - [ST Math](http://www.stmath.com/) - [InsightMath](http://www.insightmath.com/) - [MathMINDs](https://www.mindresearch.org/mathminds) - [Life at MIND](https://2024.mindresearch.org/careers) - Resources - [Blog](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog) - [Math Discourse](https://2024.mindresearch.org/puzzletalks) - [Podcast](https://2024.mindresearch.org/edtech-podcast) - [News](https://2024.mindresearch.org/news) - [Activities](https://2024.mindresearch.org/stem-resources) - [Donate](https://store.mindresearch.org/pages/donate) **Student privacy****:** learn more about our commitment to keeping students safe [Read More](https://www.mindresearch.org/privacy-policy) ![MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/headers/_blog-headers/MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png?width=2000&height=667&name=MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png "MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5") Category Community Teaching & Learning Technology & Games Research & Outcomes Neuroscience Celebrations & Successes [![Subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70) [Community](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/topic/community) # Cisco and MIND Research Are Reimagining Math Education By [Guest Blogger](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/author/guest-blogger) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Cisco%20and%20MIND%20Research%20Are%20Reimagining%20Math%20Education&body=Cisco%20and%20MIND%20Research%20Are%20Reimagining%20Math%20Education%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/331286/Cisco-and-MIND-Research-Are-Reimagining-Math-Education](mailto:?subject=Cisco%20and%20MIND%20Research%20Are%20Reimagining%20Math%20Education&body=Cisco%20and%20MIND%20Research%20Are%20Reimagining%20Math%20Education%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/331286/Cisco-and-MIND-Research-Are-Reimagining-Math-Education) - *By Alexis Raymond, Cisco* When Tylicia transferred to third-grade at Occohannock Elementary in Virginia’s Northampton County, her teachers described her as polite but extremely quiet in class. She was failing math, but wouldn’t ask questions when she needed help. Two months into the school year, Tylicia had what her teacher describes as a breakthrough moment. She had created her own place value chart on a white board to work through a series of ST Math problems on the computer. “It wasn’t a strategy any one had given to her, and she was able to explain to me how she was using this tool she’d created,” says third-grade math teacher Jenna Bassette. “She was problem solving independently.” Tylicia is one of 6,000 Virginia students who began piloting MIND Research Institute’s Spatial Temporal (ST) Math program in 2012 with a [grant from the Cisco Foundation](http://www.mindresearch.net/press/2013-02/cisco-virginia). ST Math is a web-based, self-paced software program that uses language-free animation to help students grasp key concepts. With the 22-school Virginia pilot, Cisco and MIND Research aim to repeat the [successful outcome of their partnership in Arizona schools](http://www.mindresearch.net/press/2012-09/arizona-results-cisco), launched in 2011. The 2600 students at 14 schools who participated in the pilot program in Arizona experienced double growth in math proficiency rates compared to students who didn’t use ST Math (see chart).![Screen Shot 2013 08 15 at 10 24 09 AM 300x250](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/file-282330204-png/images/screen-shot-2013-08-15-at-10_24_09-am-300x250.png) One of the Cisco Foundation’s priorities is fostering excellence in science, technology, engineering and math – the so-called **STEM fields** – particularly for underserved students. To that end, Cisco and the Cisco Foundation have [supported schools in California’s Silicon Valley](http://www.mindresearch.net/press/2012-12/cisco-siliconvalley), Arizona and Virginia, as well as provided infrastructure for national and web-based delivery of ST Math and teacher professional development. And according to Tylicia’s teacher, ST Math is already putting at-risk students on track to successful futures. “Their newfound ability and willingness to problem solve and to try multiple strategies is translating from ST Math to test-taking skills, in-class assignments and language arts,” she says. “It’s been phenomenal for us.” Read more about Cisco’s partnership with MIND Research Institute at [csr.cisco.com](http://csr.cisco.com).   *Alexis Raymond is a writter for Corporate Affairs Marketing at Cisco. Follower her @arwriting.* *This post was originally published on [Cisco's blo](http://blogs.cisco.com/)[g](http://blogs.cisco.com/), and derived from [MIND Research Institute's 2012 annual report.](http://www.mindresearch.net/press/2013-08/annual-report12)*       ![Guest Blogger](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Graphics/jiji_wave.png) ### About the Author MIND Research Institute welcomes guest blogs that highlight best practices in math education, blended learning and innovative learning strategies that inspire students at all ages. ### Comment #### [Video: Transforming Math Learning](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/295432/video-transforming-math-learning) [Good & Bad Marriages: Philanthropic Partnerships](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/332190/good-bad-marriages-philanthropic-partnerships) ### Search Result By: ![feature image](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Blog/Images/Inside-our-Minds-logo-teal-800x800.png) [Featured Podcast](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/topic/featured-podcast) ### [Rethinking Attendance in Edtech](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/rethinking-attendance-in-edtech) [Listen Now](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/rethinking-attendance-in-edtech) ##### LATEST PODCAST EPISODES ###### BY MIND RESEARCH INSTITUTE - [Rethinking Attendance in Edtech](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/rethinking-attendance-in-edtech) - [People, Process, and Penguins: Designing Math Experiences](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/people-process-penguins) - [Bridging STEM Gaps with STEMconnector CEO Jo Webber](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/bridging-stem-gaps-with-stemconnector-ceo-jo-webber) - [The EdTech Genome Project: Talking Implementation with Elizabeth Birie](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/edtech-genome-project) - [From Meeting the Moment to Foundational Change](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/from-meeting-the-moment-to-foundational-change) ##### [See all podcasts](https://www.mindresearch.org/edtech-podcast) ## Interested in Contributing? 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