Ben Clarke

The purpose of this project is to conduct a meta-analysis of group-design mathematics interventions targeting foundational whole number concepts, with a focus on children with and at risk for disabilities and mathematics difficulty in prekindergarten (preK) through grade 1. Specifically, the research team aims to identify differences in the effectiveness of such interventions for typically achieving (TA) students and students at risk for mathematics difficulty (MD) as well as the factors tha...

The purpose of this project is to test the efficacy of the NumberShire Level K (NSK) gaming intervention-previously developed through IES funding-for students with or at risk for mathematics learning disabilities (MLD). NSK is a supplemental technology-based tool to allow educators to intervene early and strategically to accelerate early math learning and prevent more costly remediation of math difficulties in the later grades for students with or at risk for MLD. In this study, researchers ...

The purpose of this project is to test the efficacy of the Promoting Algebra Readiness (PAR) intervention, a Tier 2 mathematics intervention. Preliminary evidence has shown that PAR increases the mathematics achievement of sixth grade students with mathematics difficulties (MD). In this project, the research team will examine the impact of PAR on students identified as with MLD (mathematics learning disabilities) or MD, measuring the immediate and long-term student mathematics outcomes and e...

The purpose of this project is twofold. The primary purpose is to conduct a replication study of a kindergarten mathematics intervention (ROOTS) for students at risk for mathematics learning disabilities (MLD) across school types and student populations intentionally selected to differ from previous efficacy studies. A secondary purpose of the project will be to investigate the relationship between intervention onset and student outcomes.

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the NumberShire Level 1 gaming intervention, aimed at improving mathematics achievement for first-grade students with or at risk for mathematics learning disabilities. Intervention to strategically accelerate math learning in early elementary school can help prevent costly remediation in later grades. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (2013), 45% of all fourth-grade students with disabilities scored below th...

The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a first-grade mathematics intervention called Fusion, aimed at developing understanding of whole numbers for students at risk for mathematics learning disabilities. According to results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 42% of fourth graders performed at or above the proficient level in mathematics. Students who perform poorly in mathematics early in school are at risk for continuing to struggle in mathematics thr...