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This paper reports on a systematic literature review on how the Amplify Activity Builder supports engaged learning in secondary mathematics classrooms. Student engagement is important for effective mathematics learning, yet many teachers struggle to sustain students’ thinking, participation, and motivation. Amplify Activity Builder is an interactive digital platform that enables teachers to design step-by-step lessons in which students explore mathematical ideas, respond to prompts, and receive feedback, while teachers monitor progress in real time. Guided by PRISMA 2020, the review synthesizes findings from 23 studies. The analysis examines how the platform features support cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement. The review was guided by two research questions: how is the Amplify Activity Builder used to support cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement in secondary mathematics classrooms? and which platform features are most consistently associated with engaged mathematics learning? Studies published between 2015 and 2025 were identified through searches in ERIC, ScienceDirect, and SpringerLink. The findings show that interactive representations, sequenced questioning, real-time feedback, and teacher guidance promote active reasoning, sustained attention, and meaningful participation. These findings suggest that activity-building platforms can support engagement-focused mathematics instruction when used with intentional lesson design and responsive teaching. The review offers practical guidance for teachers and researchers on using digital activity builders to support engagement-focused mathematics instruction.
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Article Type: Review Article
PEDAGOGICAL RES, Volume 11, Issue 3, July 2026, Article No: em0275
https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/18926
Publication date: 06 Jul 2026
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