2. MINDSPARK
Available for
classes 1 to 10
In sync with
your syllabus
Adaptive,
personlised,
and internet based
Helps teachers plan
lessons and find
new ideas to teach
3. HOW
MINDSPARK
WORKS
Asks the right
questions
FEATURES
OF MINDSPARK
Timed Test learning units
Rewards and
Recognition
Glossary
Monthly
revision
Interactive
Challenge Games
questions
Exam corner
Triggers
critical
thinking
Remediates
when
required
Gives
instant
feedback
4. IMPLEMENTATION
PROCESS Mon
Topic is introduced in class
and activated in Mindspark Fri
Teacher uses Mindspark insights to
revise the topic, plans new topics
by referring to resources in
teacher interface
Thu
Students continue the
topic in Mindspark
Tue
Students attempt the topic in
Mindspark, teacher gets a list of
misconceptions and learning gaps
Wed
Teacher addresses learning
gaps and continues teaching
BENEFITS
FOR
STUDENTS
Learn
at your
own pace
Common
errors and
misconceptions
addressed
Get instant
feedback
Improves
understanding
of concepts
Develop
a liking
for Math Practice
before
exams
BENEFITS
FOR
TEACHERS
A teacher assistant
Showcases learning gaps
Aids differentiated
instruction
Seamlessly integrates with
the curriculum
Gives access to a vast set
of teaching ideas
5. MEASURABLE
IMPACT IDinsight is a US based development consulting
organization that helps policymakers and managers
make socially impactful decisions using rigorous evidence.
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0.2
0.15
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0.05
0.19 0.2
• Aim: Test if student learning outcomes have improved by using Mindspark, and if yes, what was the size of the
impact compared to other instructional tools.
• Data Set: 239 schools covering 23152 students
• Inference: Mindspark has a significantly higher impact than other learning tools.
Note: These gains are statistically significant, and large relative to evaluations of similar interventions and to other
Usage vs Gain in Test Scores
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Hours of usage during treatment period
Fraction of students Gain in test score relative
to comparison group
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10
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30
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30
20
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-15
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Impact: Students with higher usage of
Mindspark demonstrated strong
increases in test scores.
schools in this evaluation.
Impact measured in standard deviation
0
Mindspark Impact
Mindspark
(2011-2012)
Mindspark
(2012-2013)
0.15
Computers &
instructional
technology
(average impact)
0.16
Learning
materials
(average
impact)
0.16
Pedagogical
innovations
(average
impact)
Impact: An impact of 0.19
Standard Deviation (s.d.) on test
scores in the first year, and 0.20
s.d. in the second year.
6. GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE
INITIATIVES
BHASHA AND GANIT
5000STUDENTS 280 TEACHERS
Gujarati Bhasha
tool for semi-urban
and rural primary
schools of Gujarat
Customized
to suit
Gujarat Board
curriculum
Supported by
The Torrent Group
Continuous
support on
content and
teaching
methodology
Continuous
assessment
of student
learning
MINDSPARK
MINDSPARK CENTRES
STUDENTS DAYS 3000+ 300+
WORKING
5 Centres are located
in slum areas of Delhi
since July 2012
Each Centre has
20-30 computers
for students to learn
Language and Math
Quarterly tests
have demonstrated
strong learning
gains in low
income students
Initiative supported by
Central Square
Foundation and Tech
Mahindra Foundation
PRIVATE SCHOOLS 5YEARS
Known to be the
forerunners in the
field of personalized
and adaptive
learning in private
schools
Delivered over 4
years of proven
impact across
schools in India,
Gulf and the US
Drives effective
teaching practices
by showcasing
learning gaps and
sharing concrete
ideas of remediation
Enables teachers to
integrate the best
teaching
methodologies based
on research work
across the world