Evaluation of Spatial Temporal Mathematics: Main and Differential Effects on Standardized Test Scores

• In Event: Poster Session 11
  In Poster Session: Evaluations of Mathematics Programs and Interventions for K–12 Students

Abstract

Using a within-school design, 52 schools were randomly assigned to receive ST Math, spatially-driven individualized math software, in second and third grades or fourth and fifth grades. This paper reports effects of ST Math on standardized math test scores for the second year of implementation using longitudinal data and hierarchical linear modeling. Analyses reveal a significant effect of ST Math on student math scores, with an effect size near one third of a standard deviation. ST Math has a particular impact on English Learners and students below proficiency, closing achievement gaps and bringing them near important benchmarks. These results have implications for students and schools given an educational climate focusing on high math standards and school accountability.

Authors

• Teomara Rutherford, North Carolina State University

• Margaret Burchinal, University of California - Irvine

• George Farkas, University of California - Irvine

• Jeneen Graham, University of California - Irvine

• Melissa Kibrick, University of California - Irvine

• Jennifer Joan Long, University of California - Irvine

• Lindsey E. Richland, University of Chicago

• Natalie A. Tran, California State University - Fullerton

• Stephanie H. Schneider, Orange County Department of Education

• Lauren Duran, Orange County Department of Education

• Michael E. Martinez, University of California - Irvine