Program Description

Ascend Math is a "personalized online math instruction that creates unique, adaptive study paths to close each student's skills gaps. Why Ascend Math? Accelerate growth up to grade levels in a year. This proven, research-based online program pinpoints skill gaps, delivers targeted instruction, and keeps students motivated. Flexible for any classroom, Ascend Math supports Multiple Tiers - interventions, Special Ed, Gifted & Talented, Algebra readiness, acceleration, and. credit recovery. "

Cost

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Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Full

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Delivery Method

• Computer-based delivery

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Yes

Accelerated Learning

• Yes

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

A literature review revealed insufficient evidence for the Ascend Math program. One unpublished master's thesis found that students in math intervention class made gains in various areas, but no improvement was made in their traditional math classes as indicated by overall course grade. A case study conducted by Ascend Math found that at-risk students made improvements in standardized test scores, course grades, and grade-level benchmarks following implementation of the program, but provided insufficient information about the methodology used in the study and the use of a control group. Due to insufficient peer reviewed evidence, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of this program at this time.

Study Citations

Ascend Math (n.d.) At risk students outperform peers in blended learning program. https://ascendmath.com/PDFs/Bibb_County_School_Flyer.pdf

Hart, S. (2016). Eighth grade mathematics intervention: Improving student self-esteem and content knowledge of targeted mathematic skills. (Unpublished master's thesis). Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA. https://doi.org/10.33015/dominican.edu/2016.edu.01

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence