Introducing Launchpad for DreamBox Maths
Helping every student start in the right place
New for the 2026/27 academic year, Launchpad is an engaging placement experience within DreamBox Maths that ensures every student begins their learning journey at an appropriate level.
Following the annual DreamBox Maths reset, students logging in for the first time will complete Launchpad before moving into their personalised learning pathway.
Through a series of engaging mathematical activities, Launchpad builds an understanding of each student's current abilities to ensure they start their DreamBox Maths journey in the right place.
Designed to feel like learning rather than testing, Launchpad uses the same interactive environment students experience throughout DreamBox Maths, helping them demonstrate what they know in a familiar and engaging way.
The benefits of Launchpad
Ensure students start in the right place
Launchpad helps place students on an appropriate learning pathway from the very beginning, creating a strong foundation for future progress.
Engage students from day one
Using familiar DreamBox Maths interactions and virtual manipulatives, Launchpad provides an engaging experience that encourages students to demonstrate their understanding naturally.
Establish a starting point to measure progress
Launchpad establishes a starting point within DreamBox Maths, providing a benchmark against which student progress can be monitored throughout the year.
Support personalised learning
Once students have completed Launchpad, DreamBox Maths continues to adapt to their needs, ensuring they receive the right level of support and challenge as they learn.
How Launchpad works
Step 1
Students log in to DreamBox Maths for the first time in the new academic year.
Step 2
They select the Launchpad rocket to complete a series of engaging mathematical activities.
Step 3
DreamBox Maths establishes a starting point and places them on a personalised learning pathway.
Step 4
Students move straight into their DreamBox Maths lessons.
Step 5
Placement information becomes available within the teacher dashboard the following day.
Start the new academic year with confidence
Launchpad helps ensure every pupil begins their DreamBox Maths journey in the right place, enabling personalised learning from day one and providing schools with a consistent starting point for measuring progress throughout the year.
FAQs
Is Launchpad an assessment?
Launchpad is not a baseline or diagnostic assessment. It is a placement experience designed to establish a starting point within DreamBox Maths and help ensure students begin at an appropriate level.
How long does Launchpad take?
Most students complete Launchpad in approximately 15–45 minutes, although they can pause and resume if needed.
Can teachers adjust placements?
Yes. Teachers can review and manually adjust placements where appropriate.
What if a student joins after the start of term?
New students will complete Launchpad when they first access DreamBox Maths, ensuring they are placed appropriately within the programme.
Contact the Daisy Education team to discover how Launchpad can support your DreamBox Maths implementation for the 2026/27 academic year.
