Evaluating the Impact of Small Group Supplemental Math Enrichment in Kindergarten.
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| Title: | Evaluating the Impact of Small Group Supplemental Math Enrichment in Kindergarten. |
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| Authors: | Jacob, Robin1 (AUTHOR), Erickson, Anna1 (AUTHOR), Mattera, Shira2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness. Jul-Sep2020, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p381-407. 27p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Kindergarten children, *Kindergarten, *Language ability, *Attitude (Psychology), Mathematics |
| Abstract: | This article reports findings from a one-year evaluation of a kindergarten math enrichment program. A randomized design was used to assess the impact of High 5s on children's math skills, attitudes towards math, language ability, and executive function for a sample of kindergarten students in New York City. High 5s math clubs were designed to provide small group math enrichment delivered in a game-like format. Participants included 655 kindergarten students in 24 schools. Students assigned to the High 5s group met outside of class in small groups with a trained facilitator three times per week. The High 5s program produced a positive impact on one of two measures of math skills. We find no impact of the program on other outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This article reports findings from a one-year evaluation of a kindergarten math enrichment program. A randomized design was used to assess the impact of High 5s on children's math skills, attitudes towards math, language ability, and executive function for a sample of kindergarten students in New York City. High 5s math clubs were designed to provide small group math enrichment delivered in a game-like format. Participants included 655 kindergarten students in 24 schools. Students assigned to the High 5s group met outside of class in small groups with a trained facilitator three times per week. The High 5s program produced a positive impact on one of two measures of math skills. We find no impact of the program on other outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 19345747 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19345747.2020.1726539 |
