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Clements, Douglas H.; Sarama, Julie; Spitler, Mary Elaine; Lange, Alissa A.; Wolfe, Christopher B. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2011
This study employed a cluster randomized trial design to evaluate the effectiveness of a research-based intervention for improving the mathematics education of very young children. This intervention includes the "Building Blocks" mathematics curriculum, which is structured in research-based learning trajectories, and congruous…
Descriptors: Professional Continuing Education, Dietetics, Intervention, Mathematics Education
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Assel, Michael Andrew; Landry, Susan H.; Swank, Paul R.; Gunnewig, Susan – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2007
An alarming number of American pre-school children lack sufficient language and literacy skills to succeed in kindergarten. The type of curriculum that is available within pre-kindergarten settings can impact children's academic readiness. This work presents results from an evaluation of two language and literacy curricula (i.e., Let's Begin with…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Mentors, Control Groups, Curriculum Evaluation
Nunnery, John A.; Ross, Steven M.; Goldfeder, Elizabeth – Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP), 2003
The present research is a third-party study of the effects of the School Renaissance (SR) comprehensive school reform (CSR) model on student achievement in 11 elementary and middle schools in Texas. The primary measures used in the study were the Texas Learning Index (TLI) reading and mathematics scores obtained through administration of the Texas…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Educational Environment, Educational Change, Change Strategies