ERIC Number: EJ1379636
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Publication Date: 2023-Jul
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Differential Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Acceptability of Drill-Based Interventions Targeting Multiplication Facts
Adams, Sarah R.; Maki, Kathrin E.
Psychology in the Schools, v60 n7 p2520-2539 Jul 2023
Math facts are foundational for later math skill development, but many students demonstrate difficulties with math facts in early schooling. Drill-based interventions have been shown to effectively target foundational academic skills; however, there is limited research examining drill-based interventions for teaching math facts compared to basic reading skills. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of incremental rehearsal (IR), traditional drill (TD), and strategic incremental rehearsal (SIR) on multiplication fact retention, fluency, and maintenance outcomes with 36 fourth and fifth graders. The study also examined intervention efficiency and treatment acceptability. Results showed no differences in retention, maintenance, or treatment acceptability across the interventions. There were significant differences in fluency at posttest, with IR resulting in the greatest fluency scores. Furthermore, TD was the most efficient intervention overall. Implications for practice and future research are also discussed.
Descriptors: Drills (Practice), Instructional Effectiveness, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Mathematics Skills, Skill Development, Retention (Psychology), Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 5, Intervention, Scores
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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