Program Description

"The Galaxy Math program includes a comprehensive Tier I and Tier II intervention designed to provide supplemental understanding to 1 – 3 students to build a robust foundation for students struggling with first-grade mathematics. Galaxy Math relies on tutor instruction, guided activities, and math games to increase students’ proficiency with counting numbers, understanding the basics of addition and subtraction, and utilizing manipulatives and tools for success."

Cost

Intervention materials may be purchased on paper, CD, or USB for $75.00-$90.00

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention

Grade

• Elementary School

Intended Group Size

• Individual
• Small group

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• None

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Unspecified

Error Correction Built In

• No

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

The research examining Galaxy Math's effectiveness included multiple randomized controlled trials that demonstrated strong, positive effects on number knowledge and basic math operations skills.

Study Citations

Fuchs, L. S., Fuchs, D., & Gilbert, J. K. (2018). Does the severity of students' pre-intervention math deficits affect responsiveness to generally effective first-grade intervention? Exceptional Children, 85(2), 147-162. https://doi.org/10.1177/0014402918782628

Fuchs, L. S., Geary, D. C., Compton, D. L., Fuchs, D., Schatschneider, Hamlett, C. L., DeSelms, J., Seethaler, P. M., Wilson, J., Craddock, C. F., Bryant, J. D., Luther, K., & Changas, P. (2013). Effects of first-grade number knowledge tutoring with contrasting forms of practice. Journal of Educational Psychology, 105(1), 58-77. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0030127

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• Strong

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Evidence-based practice