A 10+ year partnership supported ST Math in Phillips 66-funded schools, showing accelerated math growth and lasting engagement.
When math confidence improves, it often shows up long before test day, and a long-running partnership is pointing to measurable momentum.
In Phillips 66-funded schools using ST Math. students are achieving more than twice the annual growth in math performance compared with their peers. according to an analysis shared through Misryoum.. The review examined 3. 240 students in grades 3 to 5 across 23 schools. with the results indicating a notable lift reflected in spring 2024 state math rankings.
This matters because math struggles are frequently tied to how students encounter abstract concepts, not just how much practice they get. A program designed around visual learning can change the day-to-day experience of problem-solving for students who may otherwise fall behind.
The outcomes are linked to a partnership that began in 2014. when Phillips 66 looked for a STEM education approach that could be delivered at scale.. Over time. the collaboration expanded and now fully funds ST Math across 126 schools. 23 districts. and more than 60. 000 students nationwide. with implementation concentrated in communities near company facilities in several states.
ST Math is presented as a preK–8 supplemental math program built around how students learn. using interactive. visual puzzles that ask learners to explore. make sense of math ideas. and build persistence.. In Billings Public Schools. Misryoum reports elementary leaders describing how students engage with JiJi and ST Math while developing perseverance and conceptual understanding through puzzle-based practice.
Family involvement is also part of the model. Phillips 66 and Misryoum note that Family Math Nights are held at local schools to connect students, families, and employee volunteers through hands-on activities, with the aim of strengthening confidence and helping parents support learning at home.
A slightly detailed look at the initiative suggests it is designed for continuity rather than one-off participation.. Misryoum says once schools join the program. they typically remain engaged. and that the partnership’s long timeline is paired with community-centered events intended to reinforce learning beyond the classroom.
Misryoum also highlights that the program’s structure is meant to benefit a wide range of learners.. With visual. interactive instruction. ST Math is positioned as accessible for English Learners. students in special education. and gifted and talented students. supported by consistent practice through puzzles rather than worksheets alone.
Ultimately. the broader lesson for education leaders and families is that sustained support and classroom-ready learning models can translate into faster progress. not just short-term activity.. As Misryoum observes, partnerships like this turn educational innovation into something schools can rely on year after year.