Program Description

"Math Wise Calculation and Computation Program is intended for 2nd grade whole-class and small group levels of math instruction. The program focuses on instruction of single-and double-digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping in terms of calculations and the associated concepts."

Cost

$55.00 (Manual + supplemental materiasl)

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School

Intended Group Size

• Small group
• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Unspecified

Computer-Based Delivery

• None

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Unspecified

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

In the one RCT study found, Math Wise produced superior calculation outcomes compared to the control condition, as well as to the active contrast condition (Pirate Math). However, Pirate Math produced superior word-problem outcomes.

Study Citations

Fuchs, S. F., Powell, S. R., Cirino, P. T., Schumacher, R. F., Marrin, S., Hamlet, C. L., Fuchs, D., & Compton, D. L. (2014). Does Calculation or Word-Problem Instruction Provide a Stronger Route to Prealgebraic Knowledge? Journal of Educational Psychology, 106(4), 990-1006.

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Promising practice