Initial impact of the Fast Track Prevention Trail for conduct problems: Classroom effects.
Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group (1999). Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 67(5), 648–57.
Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom
Review Details
Reviewed: September 2008
Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom Practice Guide- Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom Practice Guide Review Protocol 1.0
- Review Standards 1.0
- Randomized Controlled Trial
- Meets WWC standards without reservations
This review may not reflect the full body of research evidence for this intervention.
Evidence Tier rating based solely on this study. This intervention may achieve a higher tier when combined with the full body of evidence.
Findings
Evidence Tier rating based solely on this study. This intervention may achieve a higher tier when combined with the full body of evidence.
Sample Characteristics
Characteristics of study sample as reported by study author.
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Female: 31%
Male: 69% -
Race Black 51% White 47%
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The sample on which the analysis was conducted.
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The timing of the post-intervention outcome measure.
The number of students included in the analysis.
The mean score of students in the intervention group.
The mean score of students in the comparison group.
The WWC considers a finding to be statistically significant if the likelihood that the finding is due to chance alone, rather than a real difference, is less than five percent.
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Study findings for this report.
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Tier 1 Strong indicates strong evidence of effectiveness,
Tier 2 Moderate indicates moderate evidence of effectiveness, and
Tier 3 Promising indicates promising evidence of effectiveness,
as defined in the
non-regulatory guidance for ESSA
and the regulations for ED discretionary grants (EDGAR Part 77).