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Effective Programs in Middle and High School Mathematics: A Best-Evidence Synthesis

Johns Hopkins University, University of York

Cynthia Lake

Johns Hopkins University

Cynthia Groff

University of Pennsylvania

This article reviews research on the achievement outcomes of mathematics programs for middle and high schools. Study inclusion requirements include use of a randomized or matched control group, a study duration of at least 12 weeks, and equality at pretest. There were 100 qualifying studies, 26 of which used random assignment to treatments. Effect sizes were very small for mathematics curricula and for computer-assisted instruction. Positive effects were found for two cooperative learning programs. Outcomes were similar for disadvantaged and nondisadvantaged students and for students of different ethnicities. Consistent with an earlier review of elementary programs, this article concludes that programs that affect daily teaching practices and student interactions have more promise than those emphasizing textbooks or technology alone.

Key Words: mathematics achievement • secondary schools • research review

This version was published on June 1, 2009

Review of Educational Research, Vol. 79, No. 2, 839-911 (2009)
DOI: 10.3102/0034654308330968


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