WWC Summary of Evidence for this Intervention

Pre-K Mathematics

Pre-K Mathematics is a supplemental curriculum designed to develop informal mathematical knowledge and skills in preschool children. Specific mathematical concepts and skills from each unit are taught in the classroom through teacher-guided, small-group activities using concrete manipulatives. Take-home activities with materials that parallel the small-group classroom activities are designed to help caregivers support their children’s mathematical development at home.

Reviewed Research

September 2023
 
Outcome
domain
Effectiveness
rating
Studies meeting standards Grades
examined
Students Improvement
index
Language Uncertain effects 1 study meets standards PK 296
 
 
4
Klein, Alice; Starkey, Prentice; Clements, Douglas; Sarama, Julie; Iyer, Roopa. (2008) PK 296
 
 
4
Mathematics Positive effects 5 studies meet standards PK 2,913
 
 
15
DeFlorio, L., Klein, A., Starkey, P., Swank, P. R., Taylor, H. B., Halliday, S. E., Beliakoff, A., & Mulcahy, C. (2019) PK 281
 
 
26
Klein, Alice; Starkey, Prentice; Clements, Douglas; Sarama, Julie; Iyer, Roopa. (2008) PK 278
 
 
20
Starkey, P., Klein, A., Clarke, B., Baker, S., & Thomas, J. (2022) PK 372
 
 
16
Starkey, Prentice; Klein, Alice. (2012) PK 669
 
 
14
Thomas, Jaime; Cook, Thomas D.; Klein, Alice; Starkey, Prentice; DeFlorio, Lydia. (2018) PK 1,313
 
 
10
Reading & Literacy Related Uncertain effects 2 studies meet standards PK 966
 
 
4
Klein, Alice; Starkey, Prentice; Clements, Douglas; Sarama, Julie; Iyer, Roopa. (2008) PK 297
 
 
6
Starkey, Prentice; Klein, Alice. (2012) PK 669
 
 
2
Self-regulation Uncertain effects 1 study meets standards PK 234
 
 
2
DeFlorio, L., Klein, A., Starkey, P., Swank, P. R., Taylor, H. B., Halliday, S. E., Beliakoff, A., & Mulcahy, C. (2019) PK 234
 
 
2
Social-Emotional Learning Uncertain effects 1 study meets standards PK 297
 
 
6
Klein, Alice; Starkey, Prentice; Clements, Douglas; Sarama, Julie; Iyer, Roopa. (2008) PK 297
 
 
6
December 2013
 

As of December 2013, no studies of Pre-K Mathematics were found that fell within the scope of the Early Childhood Education review protocol and met WWC evidence standards. Therefore, the WWC is unable to draw any research based conclusions about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of Pre-K Mathematics to improve outcomes in this area.

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