Program Description

"Empower students to take charge of their math learning. Math Expressions is a research-proven curriculum that encourages students to get hands-on with math – exploring, discussing, and demonstrating an understanding of key math concepts. Backed with a decade of research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Math Expressions is a proven Pre-K-6 curriculum that fosters deep understanding through active engagement, collaborative exploration, and hands-on problem solving. Students learn how to look deeper and choose their own path to the answers – skills that will take them far beyond the math classroom. Students just don’t learn math; they experience it, building confidence and lasting comprehension. "

Cost

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Intended Population

• Core

Grade

• Pre-K
• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Full

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Delivery Method

• Hybrid / blended delivery

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Yes

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

In one peer-reviewed randomized controlled trail Math Expressions effect sizes were significantly higher (for general math proficiency) than Investigations and Scott Foresman Addison Wesley (SFAW). There is sufficient evidence to support Math Expressions as a promising practice.

Study Citations

Agodini, R., & Harris, B. (2010). An experimental evaluation of four elementary school math curricula. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 3(3), 199-253.

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report

• No discernible effects

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• Strong

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Promising practice

Additional Reviews

• https://www.edreports.org/reports/overview/math-expressions-2013