Program Description

"Equals math is a proven multi-sensory math curriculum for students with disabilities at all levels of ability within every special education setting. Students learn foundational math and solve real-world problems as active learners, including students with significant and intellectual disabilities, K-12th grade."

Cost

$2,395.00 per kit

Intended Population

• Intensified intervention
• SPED

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Individual
• Small group

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

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 review of the literature revealed one study and one doctoral dissertation investigating the efficacy of the Equals Math program . Results from one study found that compared to pre-test scores, students with disabilities receiving the Equals Math intervention experienced statistically significant math gains on post-test measures. On the other hand, the second study found no statistically significant differences in math scores between student groups receiving the Equals Math intervention and control groups. Due to the methodology of these studies, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of the Equals Mathematics intervention at this time.

Study Citations

Hughes, J. (2013). A Study Of The Effectiveness Of The Equals Mathematics Curriculum And Teacher Perceptions Of And Attitudes About The Curriculum. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/2642/

Satterfield, B. & Ross-Brown, K. (n.d). Equals Math: A Framework of Math Instruction for Students with Disabilities. https://gatfl.gatech.edu//tflwiki/images/9/93/Equals_Math_Rsch_Study_012113.pdf

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence