An Evaluation of Number Rockets: A Tier 2 Intervention for Grade 1 Students At Risk for Difficulties in Mathematics
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Eric Rolfhus
Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest
9901 IH-10 West, Suite 1000
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 558-4142
erolfhus@edvanceresearch.com
Region: Southwest
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