Development of an Early Mathematics Assessment to Evaluate the Promise of a Program for Families

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Abstract

This paper will discuss the development process of an early childhood mathematics assessment that was designed to evaluate the impact of a home intervention intended to promote young children’s mathematics learning. The home study aimed to examine the impact of a home intervention that included high quality digital resources for children and parents. The paper will also discuss the evidence provided for content validity, and the assessment’s success at identifying learning outcomes. The study is part of the summative evaluation of the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, which is supported by the US Department of Education, and seeks to develop engaging, high-quality educational programming and resources for two- to eight-year- old children living in low-income households.

Authors

• Sara Vasquez, SRI International

• Regan Calabro Vidiksis, EDC Center for Children and Technology

• Ximena Dominguez, SRI International