What Derivita does

Derivita is a K-12 supplemental math and assessment platform serving U.S. school districts, schools, math teachers, and secondary students in grades 6 through Calculus III. The company is privately held, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was founded in 2017 by Devlin Daley (co-founder of Canvas/Instructure) and Ryan Brown (former senior engineer at Google). It sells annual subscription licenses to districts, embedded directly inside the district's existing learning management system, with a secondary direct-to-student purchase channel at some schools. Field sales are run by K-12 Account Executives covering U.S. geographic territories on a Q1-first-meeting to Q3-close cadence, with school pilots expanding into district-wide agreements.

The platform's core is a proprietary Computer Algebra System (CAS) built from scratch that evaluates mathematical reasoning rather than matching answers to a key. It recognizes equivalent forms, notations, and multiple valid solution paths, enabling automatic grading of open-ended, multi-step, and conceptual math questions that competitors typically cannot grade at scale. Supporting the CAS is a content library of 150,000+ expert-authored questions for grades 6 through Calculus III, with millions of programmatically generated variations that preserve mathematical intent. The product surface includes Assignment Assembly (teacher authoring via LTI deep linking), Derivita Analytics with Blueprint Analytics (Readiness and Impact Scores for EOC prediction), PLC Workspace for collaborative common assessments, SpotCheck for in-class formative assessment, Focus Mode, Exam Lobby, Proctorio-powered lockdown, and TI calculator integration. Deep LTI 1.3 integration with Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Blackboard drives 85%+ license utilization — substantially above typical edtech adoption rates.

Derivita's revenue model is subscription-based district licensing with annual billing, supplemented by individual student/family purchases. The company reports 110% net renewal rates (expansion within existing districts) and has earned both ESSA Level III and Level IV evidence ratings from the U.S. Department of Education framework, the latter in February 2026 validating Algebra I outcome gains. Total disclosed venture funding is approximately $19.6M, primarily from Frazier VC across four rounds from 2020 through April 2024. Named district customers include Charleston County School District (SC), Canyons School District (UT), and Norman Public Schools (OK), with additional adoption at multiple high schools across Utah, Missouri, and Idaho.

Name

Derivita

Legal name

Derivita, Inc.

Website

https://derivita.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Derivita is a K-12 supplemental math and assessment platform for grades 6 through Calculus III, serving U.S. school districts, teachers, and students with a proprietary Computer Algebra System that auto-grades open-ended math and integrates directly into major learning management systems via annual subscription licenses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Math Education Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment, Testing & Analytics Platforms (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Item Banks, Question Authoring & Assessment Design Tools (EDAFADAC), Online Exam Delivery & Test Administration Platforms (EDAFADAA), Live Polling, Quizzing & Formative Assessment Engagement Tools (EDAFAGAB)

Keywords

• K-12 math assessment
• Computer algebra system
• Supplemental math platform
• Math auto-grading
• LMS integrated math

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. School/District Subscription Licenses: Districts purchase licenses for teachers and students, embedded within their existing LMS. Revenue is subscription-based with per-seat or site licensing. 110% net renewal rate indicates strong land-and-expand dynamics.
2. Individual Student/Family Payment: At some schools, individual students can pay for access via credit/debit card directly from an assignment, or through their campus bookstore. Students get a 14-day free trial before payment is required. Grades sync to gradebook during the free trial period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Derivita provides a supplemental math and assessment platform for grades 6 through Calculus III, built around a proprietary Computer Algebra System (CAS) that auto-grades open-ended, multi-step, and conceptual math questions. The platform delivers a 150,000+ expert-authored question library with millions of auto-generated variations, real-time analytics, and deep LTI 1.3 integration into existing K-12 LMS environments (Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard).

Product overview

Derivita is a unified supplemental math and assessment platform for grades 6–Calculus III built around a proprietary Computer Algebra System (the Derivita Math Engine). The core platform is the Derivita Platform itself, which provides the 150K+ question Content Library, automatic grading, and LMS integration. The primary tool for teachers is Assignment Assembly, accessed via LTI deep linking inside the LMS (Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard). Analytics capabilities are delivered through Derivita Analytics, which includes specialized sub-products: Blueprint Analytics (with Readiness and Impact Scores), PLC Workspace/PLC Features (for collaborative assessment), and Teacher/Class, School, and District Analytics with SIS integration. Classroom engagement is supported by SpotCheck (real-time formative assessment), Focus Mode (distraction minimization), Exam Lobby (controlled test access), and Proctorio Lockdown (browser-based test security). Calculator tools include TI Calculator Integration, and Show Work allows students to submit images of handwritten calculations. The platform connects practice, classwork, and assessment data automatically from individual student responses up to district-wide benchmarks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Derivita Platform A supplemental math and assessment platform for grades 6-Calculus III providing a 150K+ expert-authored question library, automatic grading via a proprietary math engine, dynamic feedback, and real-time analytics that integrates directly into existing LMS environments.
• Assignment Assembly Assignment creation tool that allows teachers to browse, search, select, and assemble questions from the content library into homework, quizzes, and exams within their LMS via LTI deep linking.
• Derivita Analytics Real-time analytics dashboard tracking mastery and pinpointing where interventions will have the greatest impact across classrooms, schools, and districts, including Teacher/Class, PLC, School, and District analytics with SIS integration.
• Derivita Math Engine (CAS) Proprietary Computer Algebra System built from scratch that evaluates mathematical equivalence across forms, notations, and solution paths, generates problem variations that preserve mathematical intent, and powers auto-grading and dynamic feedback.
• Derivita Content Library Library of 150,000+ expert-authored questions for grades 6-Calculus III, including open-ended, multi-step, and conceptual questions requiring real mathematical reasoning, with millions of math-engine-generated variations.
• SpotCheck Real-time in-classroom formative assessment feature that lets teachers collect live student responses, including TI calculator screen screenshots on Chromebooks or MacBooks, to address misunderstandings immediately during class.
• Blueprint Analytics Analytics component that provides a Readiness Score (0-100) predicting student preparedness for blueprint-aligned standards and an Impact Score identifying which standards most help or hinder readiness.
• PLC Workspace Professional Learning Community tools enabling teachers to collaboratively create, share, and administer common assessments with automatically aggregated PLC Analytics for consistent content creation and student progress monitoring.
• Focus Mode Built-in distraction-minimization feature that puts students into full-screen mode during in-class assessments, preventing tab or page switching and working alongside content filtering and classroom management tools such as Blocksi and LanSchool.
• Proctorio Lockdown Browser-extension-based test security feature powered by the Proctorio extension that prevents copying, restricts tab-switching, and optionally provides an on-screen calculator for secure high-stakes exam administration.
• Exam Lobby Feature that restricts student access to an assignment until the teacher admits them via the Exam Lobby dashboard, supporting in-class and remote proctoring scenarios with a backup password option.
• TI Calculator Integration Embedded calculator access supporting TI-84 Plus and TI-Nspire CX II calculators on Derivita assignments, with teachers able to select which calculator model students may use.
• Show Work Feature allowing students to upload images of handwritten or drawn work alongside digital math responses, enabling teachers to grade both digital and hand-written responses in one place.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each additional question answered per day associated with 13 percentile point improvement on math assessment (ESSA Level III study, n=1,647 eighth-grade students)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Canvas by InstructurecoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep LTI 1.3 integration with Canvas LMS. Derivita was co-founded by Devlin Daley, co-founder of Canvas/Instructure. Canvas integration drives the majority of Derivita's 85%+ license utilization. Teachers and students access Derivita directly within Canvas without new accounts or passwords.
• Schoology (by PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationLTI deep linking integration with Schoology LMS, enabling teachers to add Derivita assignments directly within their Schoology courses and sync grades automatically.
• Google ClassroomcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Classroom integration allowing teachers to sign in with their school Google account and share Derivita practice assignments and assessments to their Google Classroom courses with automatic grade sync.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationLTI integration with Moodle LMS, enabling teachers to add Derivita assignments directly within their Moodle courses.
• D2L BrightspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationLTI integration with D2L Brightspace LMS, enabling teachers to add Derivita assignments through the Existing Activities workflow.
• BlackboardcoreTechnology or IntegrationLTI integration with Blackboard LMS, enabling teachers to add Derivita assignments via Build Content > Add a Derivita Assignment or Assignment Assembly.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IXL Learning: IXL is a K-12 adaptive learning platform covering math, ELA, science, and social studies with auto-graded questions and analytics. It is the most direct competitor to Derivita in secondary math auto-grading and district sales, though it operates across more subjects and grade levels.
• ALEKS (McGraw Hill): ALEKS is an adaptive math assessment and learning platform using Knowledge Space Theory, sold to schools and districts for grades 3-12. It directly competes with Derivita in math auto-grading, formative assessment, and analytics at the district level.
• Carnegie Learning: Carnegie Learning offers MATHia adaptive math software and curriculum for middle and high school, with auto-grading and personalized learning paths. It is a direct competitor to Derivita in secondary math instruction and assessment for districts.
• Desmos: Desmos provides graphing calculators and math classroom tools with strong LMS integration. Its calculator and activity tools directly compete with Derivita's TI calculator integration and in-class assessment features for secondary math.

Emerging players

• Mathspace: Mathspace provides auto-graded math textbooks and adaptive learning for grades 6-12, with step-by-step reasoning tracking. It is a comparable emerging player in secondary math auto-grading and LMS integration.
• Formative (Formative Inc.): Formative is a teacher-facing assessment platform supporting math, ELA, and science with auto-grading and LMS integration. It overlaps with Derivita on in-class formative assessment and LMS-native workflows for math.
• ASSISTments: ASSISTments is a Worcester Polytechnic Institute-developed math homework and assessment platform with auto-grading and tutoring research. It competes with Derivita in middle and high school math auto-graded homework and assessment.
• ScootPad: ScootPad provides adaptive K-8 practice, assessment, and data tools sold to districts. It is a partial competitor to Derivita in K-12 math auto-graded practice, particularly at the elementary/middle school end of Derivita's range.

Broad incumbents

• Khan Academy: Khan Academy offers free K-12 practice, mastery learning, and assessment tools including Khanmigo (AI tutor). It competes with Derivita in math practice and assessment and is often present in district math ecosystems, though it operates as a free, broad-content incumbent.
• Imagine Learning (formerly Edgenuity): Imagine Learning provides a broad suite of K-12 supplemental curriculum and assessment products, including math. It competes with Derivita in district-level math RFPs but as part of a much larger multi-subject portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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