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Torbeyns, Joke; De Smedt, Bert; Ghesquiere, Pol; Verschaffel, Lieven – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2009
This study aimed at analysing traditionally taught children's acquisition and use of shortcut strategies in the number domain 20-100. One-hundred-ninety-five second, third, and fourth graders of different mathematical achievement levels participated in the study. They were administered two tasks, both consisting of a series of two-digit additions…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction
Wang, Haiwen; Woodworth, Katrina – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2011
This study applies a randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of supplemental instruction using two online mathematics curricula--DreamBox and Reasoning Mind. It is an independent evaluation intended to generate unbiased results that will help inform the ongoing development of a charter school network's hybrid instructional model, which…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Charter Schools, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Tests
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Baker, Linda; Dreher, Mariam Jean; Shiplet, Angela Katenkamp; Beall, Lisa Carter; Voelker, Anita N.; Garrett, Adia J.; Schugar, Heather R.; Finger-Elam, Maria – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2011
The Reading, Engaging, and Learning project (REAL) investigated whether a classroom intervention that enhanced young children's experience with informational books would increase reading achievement and engagement. Participants attended schools serving low income neighborhoods with 86% African American enrollment. The longitudinal study spanned…
Descriptors: Books, Reading Achievement, Learner Engagement, Low Income Groups