Cognitive Skills Training Backed By Research
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Evidence Summary
Studies include 416 children
Substantial Clinical Evidence Base
Of children with attention challenges completed Skyler’s Run.
Of children with attention problems experienced meaningful reduction of signs of attention challenges of 25% or more.
Reduction in inattentive and hyperactive behaviors among all children
Success with Thynk
Thynk's research and real-world success stories consistently show that using Thynk leads to improved student performance. Key findings and highlights from some of our school studies and partners are featured below:
- Increases in attention and impulse control skills
- Academic performance gains in both math and reading fluency
- Sustained results after completion of the 6-8 week Skylar’s Run cognitive training program
This commitment to demonstrating impact ensures that every educator using Thynk is equipped with a tool that provides real results for students.
Osceola School Study
In this school study, students trained with Skylar's Run for 30 minutes, 3-4 times per week, over 3-8 weeks. Based on the strong results, Thynk meets ESSA Tier III evidence standards. This research highlights three key takeaways:
- Students' inattention and hyperactivity symptoms improved by over 30%.
- Improved Academic Performance: math fluency increased on average by 9.5 months
- Improved Academic Performance: reading fluency increased on average by 14 months.
School Study with Children with Learning Disabilities
In this study, the Thynk training was conducted in two private schools that specialized in working with children with learning difficulties. A total of 28 students completed the Thynk training over the course of 8 weeks. Based on the strong results, Thynk meets ESSA Tier III evidence standards. After training for 8 weeks, the study showed that students with a variety of learning difficulties
- Reduced their inattention and impulsivity by 35%
- Improvements in the number of skill-matched math problems correctly completed in a 10 minute timed test
- Age equivalents on nationally normed gold-standard achievement subtest of math fluency improved by 8.3 months
- Reading fluency age grade equivalents advanced by 6.6 months
- Problems concerning planning and completing homework reduced by 49% as rated by parents
- Reduced problematic classroom behaviors by 25% as reported by teachers
Study with children with attention and impulse control difficulties (clinic setting).
In this study, Thynk’s novel feed-forward modeling (FFM) system was tested across a group of users with attention difficulties. Based on the strong results, Thynk meets ESSA Tier III evidence standards. This research highlights the following key takeaways:
- Participants in the FFM training group showed significant improvements in attention difficulties and academic performance.
- Improvements were sustained 3 months later.
A Thynk Real World Pilot
In this study, 22 children aged 8-12 used the Skylar’s Run cognitive training program. Based on theseresults, Thynk meets ESSA Tier III evidence standards. After training for 8 weeks, the study showed children’s
- Attention and impulsivity symptoms improved by 38% via validated rating scale within a short time frame
Strengthening Academic Performance by Targeting Cognition: Skylar’s Run in an After School Program
Over 6 weeks, students at the Greater Beverly YMCA used Skylar's Run, Thynk's game-based cognitive training curriculum, and exhibited remarkable improvements showing that Skylar's Run not only improves cognition but also academic performance:
- 49% average reduction in attention and impulsivity, with 79% of students improving by at least 25%
- Improvements transferred to academics: Students gained an average of 11.6 months of math growth and 13.7 months of reading fluency growth in just 6 weeks
How One After-School Program Helped Students Gain 6 Months of Math Progress in Just 8 Weeks
Over 8 weeks, students at the Bradley Otis Boys & Girls Club completed Skylar's Run, Thynk's game-based cognitive training curriculum — with 100% of students finishing all 15 missions and delivering results that highlight the direct link between cognitive training and academic performance:
- Parents and staff both reported a 25–26% reduction in attention and impulsivity challenges, with real-world gains in focus, patience, and ability to follow directions
- Students gained an average of 6 months of math growth in just 8 weeks — 3x the rate of typical learning — with some students gaining as much as 14 months in reading fluency
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