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The National Center for Special Education Research Research Programs and Funded Projects 2005–2012
NCSER 2005-2012

Mathematics and Science Education

FY 2012 Awards

Name of Institution: University of Oregon
Principal Investigator: Clarke, Ben
Title: A Randomized Control Trial of a Tier 2 Kindergarten Mathematics Intervention
Goal: Efficacy and Replication
Research Site(s): Massachusetts and Oregon
Award Number: R324A120304
Award Amount: $3,338,552
Award Period: 7/01/2012–6/30/2016

Name of Institution: University of Texas, Austin
Principal Investigator: Bryant, Diane
Title: Project AIM: Algebra-readiness Intervention Modules for At-Risk Students
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Missouri and Texas
Award Number: R324A120364
Award Amount: $1,436,410
Award Period: 7/01/2012–6/30/2015

Name of Institution: University of Oregon
Principal Investigator: Baker, Scott
Title: Promoting Algebra Readiness: Developing a Strategic Intervention On Rational Number Concepts (Project PAR)
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Oregon and Texas
Award Number: R324A120115
Award Amount: $1,499,966
Award Period: 6/01/2012–5/31/2015

FY 2011 Awards

Name of Institution: Rutgers University
Principal Investigator: Boyle, Joseph
Title: Improving the Science Performance of Students with Learning Disabilities Through Strategic Note-taking
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): New Jersey
Award Number: R324A110087
Award Amount: $906,430
Award Period: 4/1/11–3/31/14

Name of Institution: Education Testing Service
Principal Investigator: Frankel, Lois
Title: Expanding Audio Access to Mathematics Expressions by Students with Visual Impairments via MathML
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): New Jersey, Texas, Washington, and California
Award Number: R324A110355
Award Amount: $1,498,052
Award Period: 7/01/2011–6/30/2014

Name of Institution: University of Miami
Principal Investigator: Krawec, Jennifer
Title: Solve It!—Grades 5–6: Improving Math Problem Solving for Students with Learning
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Florida
Award Number: R324A110009
Award Amount: $1,616,879
Award Period: 3/1/11–2/28/14

Name of Institution: University of Oregon
Principal Investigator: Strand Cary, Mari
Title: KinderTEK: Teaching Early Knowledge of Whole Number Concepts Through Technology
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Oregon
Award Number: R324A110286
Award Amount: $1,784,094
Award Period: 6/01/2011–5/31/2014

Name of Institution: Iowa State University
Principal Investigator: Foegen, Anne
Title: Algebra Screening and Progress Monitoring
Goal: Measurement
Research Site(s): Mississippi, Iowa, and Missouri
Award Number: R324A110262
Award Amount: $1,511,427
Award Period: 7/01/2011–6/30/2015

FY 2010 Awards

Name of Institution: SRI International
Principal Investigator: Seeratan, Kavita
Title: Learning Progressions: Developing an Embedded Formative and Summative Assessment System to Assess and Improve Learning Outcomes for Elementary and Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics
Goal: Measurement
Research Site(s): Maryland and Virginia
Award Number: R324A100068
Award Amount: $1,658,705
Award Period: 3/01/2010–2/28/2014

Name of Institution: University of Oregon
Principal Investigator: Tindal, Gerald
Title: Developing Middle School Mathematics Progress Monitoring Measures
Goal: Measurement
Research Site(s): National
Award Number: R324A100026
Award Amount: $1,631,403
Award Period: 6/15/2010–6/14/2014

FY 2009 Awards

Name of Institution: University of Oregon
Principal Investigator: Baker, Scott
Title: Foundations of Mathematical Understanding: Developing a Strategic Intervention on Whole Number Concepts
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Oregon
Award Number: R324A090341
Award Amount: $1,455,851
Award Period: 06/01/2009–05/31/2012

Name of Institution: Texas Christian University
Principal Investigator: Crawford, Lindy
Title: The Math Learning Companion: An Individualized Intervention for Students with Math Learning Disabilities
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Colorado
Award Number: R324A090340
Award Amount: $1,495,898
Award Period: 7/1/09–6/30/12

Name of Institution: Vanderbilt University
Principal Investigator: Fuchs, Lynn
Title: Dynamic Assessment to Predict First Graders' Mathematics Development
Goal: Measurement
Research Site(s): Tennessee
Award Number: R324A090039
Award Amount: $1,594,341
Award Period: 9/01/2009–8/31/2013

FY 2008 Awards

Name of Institution: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)
Principal Investigator: Arens, Sheila
Title: Visualizing Science with Adapted Curriculum Enhancements (ACE)
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Colorado, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York
Award Number: R324A080096
Award Amount: $1,489,399
Award Period: 3/1/2008–2/28/2011

Name of Institution: University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Principal Investigator: Browder, Diane
Title: Math and Science Teaching that Promotes Clear Expectations and Real Learning across Years for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and West Virginia
Award Number: R324A080014
Award Amount: $1,232,114
Award Period: 3/01/2008–2/28/2011

FY 2007 Awards

Name of Institution: University of Texas, Austin
Principal Investigator: Bryant, Diane
Title: Validating a Response to Intervention Multitiered Model for Primary Grade Students With Mathematics Difficulties
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Texas
Award Number: R324B070164
Award Amount: $2,000,000
Award Period: 7/1/2007–6/30/2011

Name of Institution: CAST, Inc.
Principal Investigator: Rappolt-Schlichtmann, Gabrielle
Title: The Universally Designed Science Notebook: An Intervention To Support Science Learning For Students With Disabilities
Goal: Development and Innovation
Research Site(s): Massachusetts and South Carolina
Award Number: R324A070130
Award Amount: $1,997,888
Award Period: 3/1/2007–2/28/2011

Name of Institution: University of Miami
Principal Investigator: Montague, Marjorie
Title: Improving Mathematics Performance of At Risk Students and Students with Learning Disabilities in Urban Middle Schools (MSM Project)
Goal: Efficacy and Replication
Research Site(s): Florida
Award Number: R324A070206
Award Amount: $2,085,120
Award Period: 6/1/2007–5/31/2010

Name of Institution: Pennsylvania State University
Principal Investigator: Morgan, Paul
Title: Instructional Effects on Achievement Growth of Children with Learning Difficulties in Mathematics
Goal: Exploration
Research Site(s): National
Award Number: R324A070270
Award Amount: $492,482
Award Period: 3/1/2007–2/28/2009

FY 2006 Awards

Name of Institution: Mississippi State University
Principal Investigator: Cavenaugh, Brenda
Title: The Effects of School Climate and Supports on Mathematics Achievements for Students with Visual Impairments
Goal: Exploration
Research Site(s): National
Award Number: R324K060009
Award Amount: $257,170
Award Period: 10/1/2006–9/30/2008

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