Program Description

"Scaffolds instruction of each concept and continues to review information introduced earlier which allows students the time and practice to retain math concepts to the level of mastery."

Cost

Program components sold separately

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• No

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

Studies reviewed by the What Works Clearinghouse found the program to have mixed effects on student math achievement. One peer-reviewed study found that compared to controls, students receiving the Saxon Math program made greater math gains. Due to the limited peer-reviewed research, there is insufficient evidence to support its efficacy at this time.

Study Citations

Agodini, R., & Harris, B. (2010). An experimental evaluation of four elementary school math curricula. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 3(3), 199-253. (WWC)

Resendez, M., & Sridiharan, S. (2006). The relationship between using Saxon Elementary School Math and student performance on Texas statewide assessments. Jackson, WY: PRES Associates. (WWC)

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report

• Mixed effects

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• Promising

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=ee3888d3eabe9bbbbc2bf6518e5ab03617b4724d#page=290