Is Get Sum Math Suitable for Learners with ADHD or Dyslexia?

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Yes, based on the available evidence, Get Sum Math is a reasonable option to try for learners with ADHD or dyslexia. The site offers free GED prep across all four subjects, and at least one documented testimonial specifically credits its videos with helping a student who has both ADHD and dyslexia pass the GED math test. That said, the evidence is a single user account rather than a formal study, so the honest answer is: it's worth trying, especially because it costs nothing to test whether the video-based format works for your learner.

What the site offers

Get Sum Math describes itself as a free GED prep course covering:

  • GED Math
  • GED Science
  • GED Social Studies
  • GED RLA (Reasoning Through Language Arts)

The homepage presents these as subject choices under a "Get Started" section, so a learner picks a subject and works through practice material rather than following one fixed sequence.

Why it may work for ADHD or dyslexia

The most relevant evidence is a testimonial from a parent, Gillian M., quoted on the site:

"Thank you so much for your amazing videos and website that helped my son pass his GED math test this week. He is challenged with ADHD as well as dyslexia, and your videos were the only ones that made sense to him."

Two things stand out in that account:

  1. Video-first explanations. The parent says the videos were "the only ones that made sense" to a student with both conditions. For learners who struggle with dense text, spoken explanation paired with visuals can reduce the reading load that dyslexia makes difficult, and can hold attention better than a wall of text for ADHD.
  2. A concrete outcome. The student passed the GED math test, which is the practical result that matters.

Keep in mind this is one family's experience, not a controlled comparison. It tells you the format can work for this kind of learner — not that it will for every learner.

The free factor matters here

Because the site is described as free, there's no financial risk in testing whether it fits. For a learner with ADHD or dyslexia, finding the right format often takes trial and error, and being able to try without a purchase makes that experimentation easier. (The available site information does not mention pricing, accounts, or login requirements, so treat access details as something to confirm on the site itself.)

How to try it with a struggling learner

A practical approach based on how the site is organized:

  1. Start with one subject, not all four. Math is the subject named in the testimonial, so it's a sensible first test.
  2. Watch a video before attempting problems on the same topic, so the explanation precedes the practice.
  3. Work in short sessions. The video format suits this, but the site doesn't prescribe a schedule — set one that fits your learner's attention span.
  4. Check comprehension after each topic by having the learner explain the method back in their own words.
  5. Add other subjects only once one is working. Science, Social Studies, and RLA are all available if math goes well.

What to watch for

  • If video explanations alone aren't enough, the site's format may need to be combined with other support (a tutor, accommodations for testing, or additional reading practice).
  • The testimonial covers math specifically. There's no equivalent documented account for the other three subjects, so treat those as untested for this use case.
  • Formal GED testing accommodations for ADHD or dyslexia are handled by the testing authority, not by this site — check those separately if you need them.

Bottom line

Get Sum Math is worth trying for a learner with ADHD or dyslexia, mainly because its video-based explanations have a documented success story with exactly that profile, and because it's free to test. Start with math, use the videos as the primary explanation, and expand to other subjects if the format clicks.