An independent third-party evaluation of students participating in a Hammer Math program revealed the following changes in math attitude:

• 85% have a better understanding of why math is important
• 60% are more confident that "I can learn math"
• 65% understanding math in my regular class is easier
• 85% see math as being useful in solving real-life problems
• 95% think other kids my age would like to be in Hammer Math