WWC review of this study

Access to Algebra I: The Effects of Online Mathematics for Grade 8 Students. NCEE 2012-4021

Heppen, Jessica B.; Walters, Kirk; Clements, Margaret; Faria, Ann-Marie; Tobey, Cheryl; Sorensen, Nicholas; Culp, Katherine (2011). National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. Retrieved from: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED527394

  •  examining 
    440
     Students
    , grade
    8

Reviewed: March 2012

At least one finding shows strong evidence of effectiveness
At least one statistically significant positive finding
Meets WWC standards without reservations
General Mathematics Achievement outcomes—Statistically significant positive effect found for the domain
Outcome
measure
Comparison Period Sample Intervention
mean
Comparison
mean
Significant? Improvement
    index
Evidence
tier

Advanced Coursetaking

Online Alegbra I Program vs. Business as usual

adjusted posttest

Imputed;
440 students

0.51

0.26

Yes

 
 
25
 

Promise assessment: Algebra posstest

Online Alegbra I Program vs. Business as usual

adjusted posttest

Imputed;
440 students

447.17

441.64

Yes

 
 
16
 

Promise Assessment: General math

Online Alegbra I Program vs. Business as usual

adjusted posttest

imputed;
440 students

361.42

357.82

No

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Evidence Tier rating based solely on this study. This intervention may achieve a higher tier when combined with the full body of evidence.

Characteristics of study sample as reported by study author.


  • 3% English language learners

  • Female: 50%
    Male: 50%

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    Maine, Vermont
  • Race
    Other or unknown
    5%
 

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