Program Description

""The Complete Oral Calculation Set (Great Leaps Math) includes Numeration, Addition and Mixed Facts, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fraction Fundamentals, Working with Fractions and Decimals. Our math programs are a simple, multi-sensory approach to teaching basic math facts. FOR STUDENTS: All ages who have not mastered the basic math facts INSTRUCTION: One instructor or peer with one student or one teacher supervising a small group""

Cost

$249 (on sale for $125) for Complete Calculation Package or individual components may be purchased separately

Intended Population

• Intervention
• Intensified intervention

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Individual
• Small group

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Delivery Method

• Print-based delivery

Scripted

• None

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

Both studies found on the efficacy of Great Leaps Math showed positive gains in mathematical fluency with the greatest increases in oral fluency of basic math facts and word problem solving skills. Across both studies, students had either developmental, attentional, or behavioral challenges. Given the limited peer-reviewed research, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of this program at this time.

Study Citations

Jolivette, K., Lingo, A., Houchins, D., Barton-Arwood, S., & Shippen, M. (2006). Building Math Fluency for Students with Developmental Disabilities and Attentional Difficulties Using Great Leaps Math. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 41(4), 392-400. Retrieved from www.jstor.org/stable/23879665

Todd Whitney, Regina G. Hirn & Amy S. Lingo (2016) Effects of a MathematicsFluency Program on Mathematics Performance of Students With Challenging Behaviors,Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 60:2, 133-142, DOI:10.1080/1045988X.2015.1040984

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence