We are seeking 6th grade teachers who are implementing the EngageNY/Eureka Math curriculum. Teachers will receive free support using a research proven tool and up to $600 in stipends.
Rolling Basis: Participating 6th grade teachers are selected
Rolling Basis (as needed): Researcher completes district research application
Rolling Basis: Districts signs Memorandum of Understanding
1x/week: Teachers will assign given Review Assignments to their classes
After each practice assignment, Teachers will complete a log
Teachers administer post study assessment and other post study activities.
WestEd, a non-profit education research organization, is partnering with WorcesterPolytechnic Institute (WPI) and ASSISTments to conduct research funded by the U.S.Department of Education. We are looking at learning strategies involving mixed review, a strategy that is known to boost students’ scores on cumulative exams and high stakes tests.We are testing mixed mathematics practice, where you will assign different versions of mathematics problem sets to your classes.
The results of the study will help determine the extent to which this math intervention may have positive beneficial outcomes for student learning mathematics. Additionally, you will receive up to $600 over the course of the study for completing all study activities.
We are currently seeking 6th grade math teachers who use Eureka Math (EngageNY) as their core math curriculum. The pilot study will take place during the Spring of 2023.
Participating districts and teachers must meet the following criteria:
Teachers are:
Sixth grade teachers will receive up to $600 over the course of the study for completing all study activities.
Prior to the study, you will review the study requirements and receive training on how to complete all study activities, including implementing the ASSISTments platform (if needed).
Each of your math classes will be randomly assigned to receive either high-mixed practice or low-mixed practice. Regardless of condition, all your classes will complete the exact same math problems just at different times during the school year. The practice problems in both worksheets are aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
During the study, you will be asked to assign weekly “check-in assignments”, view all relevant reports in the platform, and use the data to plan your next steps. You will also complete biweekly implementation logs. Additionally, you will be asked to complete a pre- and post-study survey, and to administer post-assessments to students.
Finally, you may be asked to participate in a post-study interview. The interview will be audio recorded (The recordings will only be used for research purposes.) WestEd researchers will be available throughout the duration of the study to assist promptly with any questions that may arise.
This study is generously funded by the US Department of Education. The study is an independent evaluation conducted by WestEd. ASSISTments is a joint project between The ASSISTments Foundation and The ASSISTments Project @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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