Impact of a Personalized Math Program on Kindergarteners’ Math Learning

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Friday 9:45am
  In Poster Session: Student Learning in Mathematics Education

Abstract

This study focuses on a digital game-based, personalized math program that is designed to support young learners in building a strong understanding of fundamental number sense and operations, PROGRAM (name blinded). We report on a cluster randomized controlled trial including 1,016 students testing the efficacy of PROGRAM in supporting young children’s math learning. PROGRAM is a supplemental, personalized, mastery-based learning ecosystem that uses story contexts to engage children in game-based math learning and is aligned to the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. The presentation discusses PROGRAM’s impact on math learning and examines the implications of technology-based learning programs for early math skill development.

Authors

• Chun-Wei Kevin Huang, WestEd

• I. Yelee Jo, WestEd

• Natalie Brezack, WestEd

• Linlin Li, WestEd

• Mingyu Feng, WestEd

• Hee Jin Bang, Age of Learning