About the Intervention
CompassLearning Odyssey Math is a computer-based mathematics instructional software designed to improve math learning for grade 4 students. The software consists of web-accessed learning activities, assessments, and math tools delivered through individualized instruction. In this study, Odyssey Math was implemented as a partial substitute for the standard math curriculum, with teachers advised to use it for 60 minutes per week. Students accessed the software individually on computers with headphones, working through multimedia-based interactive learning activities, practice tasks with feedback, and built-in assessments. The software allows teachers to select activities for students or let the software assess each student's skill level and place them in appropriate learning activities. Intervention teachers received five 'days' of professional development, consisting of two large group sessions (covering software navigation, curriculum components, tests, and assessments) and three one-on-one in-class coaching sessions (covering startup, management, incorporating Odyssey Math into lesson plans, developing assessments, and scaffolding assignments).
Statistical Findings
No effect: on math achievement
More Intervention Details
Focus Areas
N/APrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Online – AsynchronousDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Citation
Hitchcock, J., Lei, P., Peck, K., Turner, H. & Wijekumar, K. (2009). A Multisite Cluster Randomized Trial of the Effects of CompassLearning Odyssey[R] Math on the Math Achievement of Selected Grade 4 Students in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Final Report. NCEE 2009-4068 (ED507314). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED507314.pdf.
Study Demographics
These charts show the demographic makeup and geographic setting of the research study that evaluated this intervention's efficacy. When assessing the fit of an intervention, consider whether it was found effective in a context similar to your own.
Participant Race
What was the racial breakdown of this study's data sample?
Participant Gender
What was the gender breakdown of this study's data sample?
Other Participant Characteristics
Geographical Setting
What was the setting of this study?