Pre-K Mathematics improves preschool children's mathematics achievement, with a WWC positive effects rating and strong evidence tier¶

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q3 i2 Across five studies meeting WWC standards, Pre-K Mathematics produced a statistically significant positive average effect on mathematics achievement (effect size 0.38, improvement index +15). → math-summary-1

Evidence¶

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What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (2023, September). Pre-K Mathematics. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/InterventionReport/732

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WWC synthesis of five cluster randomized controlled trials in Head Start and state-funded preschool sites, totaling 2,913 children. The summary effect size is 0.38 with improvement index +15 (p < 0.01). The report states "The research provides strong evidence that Pre-K Mathematics improved student mathematics achievement."

"Summary for Mathematics: positive effects 0.38 +15 Yes (p < 0.01)"

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