Programmes with limited evidence
Limited Evidence of Effectiveness
At least one qualifying study with median ES=+0.10 or more.
Available in the UK
Accelerated Mathematics
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| Supplementary programme that prints out assignments for pupils based on their level of performance. | |||
| Type | ICT | Available in UK | Yes |
| Contact/ Website | www.renaissance-learning.co.uk (Product training available) | ||
Lightspan |
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| Supplementary integrated learning system. Also provides computer assisted programmes for home use. | |||
| Type | ICT | Available in UK | Yes |
| Contact/ Website | www.platolearning.co.uk (Product training available) | ||
Not available in the UK
Dynamic Pedagogy |
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| Programme that provides teachers with workshops in maths strategies. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.gifted.uconn.edu US contact: Eleanor Armour-Thomas, Queens College New York, armourthomas@yahoo.com | ||
Every Day Counts |
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| An interactive bulletin-board programme for students aged 5-12, designed to supplement ordinary maths teaching with discussions about maths concepts built around the calendar and other classroom routines. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.greatsource.com | ||
Excel Math |
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| Maths curriculum for pupils aged 5-12 that focuses on problem solving, integrated lessons, and the development of thinking skills. | |||
| Type | MC | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.excelmath.com | ||
Everyday Mathematics |
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| Curriculum supported by the US National Science Foundation that emphasizes problem solving and concepts. | |||
| Type | MC | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US websites: www.wrightgroup.com or everydaymath.uchicago.edu/ | ||
Growing with Mathematics |
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| Core mathematics programme for pupils aged 4-11. | |||
| Type | MC | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.wrightgroup.com | ||
Houghton-Mifflin Mathematics |
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| Standard maths curriculum that has a focus on skill building, problem solving, and concept mastery. | |||
| Type | MC | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.eduplace.com/math | ||
Knowing Mathematics |
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| Remedial programme for pupils performing below their expected level. | |||
| Type | MC | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.eduplace.com/profdev/knowing1 | ||
Mastery Learning |
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| A strategy in which time to learn is adjusted to fit aptitude. Pupils proceed to new material only after they have mastered the stage before. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
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Project CHILD |
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| Programme that uses co-operative learning, multi-age grouping, extensive ICT, and other features. | |||
| Type | IP/ICT | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.ifsi.org/ | ||
Primary maths
What works in teaching maths?
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Programmes with limited evidence
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