John F. Pane

The purpose of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS), a fully developed digital curriculum supplement for Algebra 1. For an entire academic year, students will use ALEKS daily for approximately half of the district's 90-minute algebra class period. Remaining class time will be led by the classroom teacher, employing traditional classroom activities informed by data provided by ALEKS, based on the students' usage.

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Cognitive Tutor® Algebra I curriculum on mathematics achievement when the curriculum was implemented at scale. Although many educators recognize the need for improved mathematics instruction, school staff currently have few evidence-based options from which to choose. Therefore, this study addresses the need for scale-up evaluations of mathematics curriculums.

Zearn Math has shown promise for improving student mathematics achievement, but its efficacy has not yet been established through a rigorous, well-powered evaluation. Researchers at the non-profit RAND Corporation (RAND) will evaluate the efficacy of Zearn Math for improving student mathematics outcomes in grades 3 to 5. The study will employ a randomized controlled trial, complemented by studies of implementation and cost. RAND will conduct this evaluation independently of Zearn, the non-pr...