Building Blocks software: Improving Mathematics Learning of Kindergarten Students Through Computer-Assisted Instruction
Intervention Details
Subject
MathAcademic Program
Early ChildhoodDuration
21 weeksGrade
KPersonnel
General Education Teacher, Instructional Aide
Intervention Summary
The Building Blocks mathematics program is a comprehensive program that includes a teacher's edition, assessment and resource guides, manipulatives, "big books," and a software suite. It is intended to target the development of mathematical understanding and skills in young children, particularly those from low-income and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Grade
KPersonnel
General Education Teacher, Instructional AideStatistical Finding Summary
Positive effect on numeracy skills
Positive effect on applied problems skills
Positive effect on number recognition and subitizing skills
Positive effect on composition of number skills
Positive effect on arithmetic skills
No effect on number comparison and sequencing skills
No effect on vocabulary skills
Source
Doug H., C., Jason L., A., Jeffrey M., W., Julie, S. & Matthew E., F. (2016). Improving Mathematics Learning of Kindergarten Students through Computer-Assisted Instruction (ED580968). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED580968.pdf.
Data Sample by Population
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