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Sign up for free access to selected BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. animated movies and learning activities.

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Experience BrainPOP Science with a sample investigation (50 minutes).

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RESEARCH AND EFFICACY

Proven to drive student learning and measurable outcomes

Build the background knowledge and comprehension skills students need to access—and engage with—grade-level content across ELA, social studies, science, and more.

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BrainPOP Science™  drives higher scores on Florida's statewide assessment.

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BrainPOP’s instructional scaffolds are associated with stronger comprehension in grades 3-8.

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Students with BrainPOP saw improved performance on their ELA, Math, and Science state test scores.

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A promise of impact that's backed by research

BrainPOP has been independently validated, making it eligible for federal funding and a strong complement to core instruction.

Meets ESSA Level 3 requirements (Promising Evidence) to positively impact learning.

Proven Effective

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Awarded two certifications
for research-based design
and learner variability.

​Digital Promise Approved

Digital Promise

Recognized for enhancing
best practices of digital age teaching and learning.

Awarded ISTE Seal

ISTE Seal June 2022 - 2025

BrainPOP Jr. earned the
Common Sense seal for
quality and impact.

Common Sense Selection

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Learn how the smallest learning moments can make the biggest impact

Extra-Strength Education: How Supplemental Material Makes Learning Stronger, 2025

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Build background knowledge and deepen content comprehension for all learners

How to Maximize a Knowledge-Building
Approach to Literacy with BrainPOP, 2022

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Foster equitable learning opportunities with our Access for All framework

Equity in Learning with BrainPOP:
Fostering Access and Impact for All, 2020

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Incorporate visual texts and game-based learning to improve student engagement and literacy skills

Visual Information is a Fundamental
Element in Learning, 2015

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Game-based learning plays a role in formative assessment preparation

A-GAMES Part 2:
Case Studies, 2015

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Deepen engagement, motivation and comprehension for students with learning challenges

Building Skill Mastery and Self-Confidence
through BrainPOP,  2011

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Support language development and acquisition for ELL students

Improving Academic Success
with BrainPOP,  2011

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Animation-based learning increases students’ knowledge transfer and retention

Effects of Animation
in Learning,  2009

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Improve comprehension across academic subjects

A Study of the Effectiveness of
BrainPOP,  2008

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Explore BrainPOP's additional studies

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