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Math in Focus: Randomized Control Trial (RCT), Grades 3–5

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Strong Evidence
Program:Math in Focus^®:Singapore Math^®byMarshall Cavendish^®
Subject:Math
Report Type:Efficacy Study, Study Conducted by Third Party
Grade Level:Elementary
Region:West
District Urbanicity:Urban, Suburban, Rural
District Size:Large
Participants:N=2,067
Outcome Measure:SAT-10™: Math Problem Solving; SAT-10 Procedures; Nevada Criterion-Referenced Test—Math
District:Clark County School District
Evaluation Period:2011–2012
Study Conducted by:Empirical Education, Inc.

Abstract

Empirical Education Inc. conducted a one-year randomized control trial (RCT) aimed at producing evidence of the effectiveness ofMath in Focus. During the 2011–2012 school year, 22 Grade 3, 4, and 5 classrooms were randomized to determine if they would implementMath in Focusor continue with their “business as usual” curriculum. Results showed an increase in students’ conceptual understanding, as well as increased student confidence and engagement while explaining and solving math problems. There was a positive effect of the program onMath in Focusstudents’ problem-solving skills. This report also includes results from qualitative measures examining this first year of aMath in Focusimplementation.