Program Description

"Based on research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Math Expressions is a proven PreK–6 curriculum that helps children make sense of math by exploring, discussing, and demonstrating their understanding of key concepts."

Cost

Program components sold individually

Intended Population

• Core

Grade

• Pre-K
• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

In the 1 RCT found, Math Expressions effect sizes were significantly higher (for general math proficiency) than Investigations and Scott Foresman Addison Wesley (SFAW).

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