Top-rated programmes
Strong Evidence of Effectiveness
At least one large or two small randomised studies with median ES= +0.20 or more.
Available in the UK
Student Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD)
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| Structured co-operative learning programme in which pupils work in four-member teams. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | Yes |
| Contact/ Website | www.successforall.org.uk (Product training provided) |
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Not available in the UK
Classwide Peer Tutoring
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| Pair learning approach in which children take turns as teacher and pupil. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | Charles Greenwood, University of Kansas, greenwood@ku.edu | ||
Missouri Mathematics Program
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| Programme focusing on active teaching, classroom management, and motivation. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | Thomas Good, University of Arizona, good@u.arizona.edu | ||
Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)
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| Structured pair learning strategy in which children take turns as teachers and learners. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.kc.vanderbilt.edu/pals (Teacher manuals can be ordered through this site) | ||
TAI (Team Assisted Instruction) Math
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| Structured co-operative learning programme in which pupils work on individualised materials in four-member teams. | |||
| Type | IP/MC | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US contact: Brent Farmer, Charlesbridge Publishing, bfarmer@charlesbridge.com | ||
Moderate Evidence of Effectiveness
At least two large or four small studies (randomised and matched) with median ES= +0.20 or more.
Not available in the UK
Classworks
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| Supplementary integrated learning system. | |||
| Type | ICT | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.curriculumadvantage.com | ||
Cognitively Guided Instruction
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| Programme that provides teachers with workshops in maths strategies. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US contact Linda Levi, Teachers Development Group, llevi@wisc.edu | ||
Connecting Math Concepts
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| Structured approach to maths with grouping by performance. | |||
| Type | IP/MC | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.sraonline.com/math | ||
Consistency Management & Cooperative Discipline
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| Programme that emphasises classroom management and pupil engagement. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US contact: Jerome Freiberg, University of Houston, cmcd@uh.edu | ||
Project SEED
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| Supplementary programme that involves mathematicians teaching advanced maths topics, in addition to normal classes. |
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| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.projectseed.org US contact: Helen Smiler, National Projects Coordinator, HSmiler@ProjectSEED.org | ||
Small-Group Tutoring
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| Provides tutoring in small groups for pupils struggling at age 6/7. | |||
| Type | IP | Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US contact: flora.murray@vanderbilt.edu (Request the "first-grade math tutoring manual") |
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