A Study of the Effectiveness of BrainPOP "Students in classes using BrainPOP made significant improvements compared to students in classes not using BrainPOP." Approximately 1,100 students in 46 classrooms in Palm Beach County, Florida and New York City participated in a controlled study of BrainPOP efficacy examining Vocabulary, Language, Reading Comprehension, and Science. The study by SEG Research demonstrates that elementary and middle school students using BrainPOP experience substantial growth compared to students who do not use BrainPOP. Students participating in the treatment group received approximately 16-20 weeks of instruction incorporating BrainPOP, yet the amount of growth achieved was equivalent to between one and two grade levels. Click to Download In addition to their efficacy evaluation, SEG Research conducted a teacher survey. Ninety percent of treatment group teachers felt that BrainPOP was good or excellent in increasing students’ cognitive/intellectual growth. Similarly, 90 percent felt that BrainPOP was good or excellent at improving student’s attitudes toward school and learning. Read more in the report. Download Executive Summary       Download the Full Report

Integrating Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom "Multimedia instruction that includes animation can improve learning." The use of multimedia instruction can significantly enhance student learning if properly designed and implemented. BrainPOP uses animation, voice, characters, diagrams and more to motivate and engage learners in curricular topics. Read the full research paper - Understanding Multimedia Learning: Integrating Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom. Download Paper Funding BrainPOP In today's difficult economic atmosphere, we hope BrainPOP's science-based research study, which included students receiving free and reduced lunch, will prove to be a helpful resource as you apply Title I, Title IID (EETT), and other NCLB and ARRA stimulus grants and funds towards improving achievement. We also invite you to visit our Funding section for additional assistance. About BrainPOP Celebrating its 10th anniversary, BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that engages students, supports teachers, and bolsters achievement. Our proven and award-winning educational resources, uniquely suited for 21st century learning, include BrainPOP Jr. (K-3), BrainPOP, and BrainPOP Español. All are supported by BrainPOP Educators, a rapidly growing community of teachers, featuring free lesson plans, professional development tools, and best practices. Aligned to state standards and easy to use, BrainPOP sites host more than 5 million visits each month.