NBA Math Hoops¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (1 for, 1 mixed, 1 against) · 1 study (1 causal),q4· 1 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
NBA Math Hoops is a Learn Fresh programme developed in partnership with the NBA and WNBA that uses an interactive basketball board game, real player statistics, and supporting math lessons to teach elementary and middle-grade mathematics.
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Claims¶
- NBA Math Hoops significantly improves elementary and middle school students' math achievement compared to business-as-usual summer STEM programming (0.19 SD gain) [+M]
- NBA Math Hoops students scored significantly lower than controls on a composite SEL measure (−0.21 SD), though remaining at moderately high levels [-M]
- NBA Math Hoops math gains are larger for students entering with stronger incoming math scores, with no significant variation by gender, IEP status, or incoming SEL [~M]
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Key Sources¶
- McKinney, D., Walters, K., Powell, K., Sabalburo, E., & Morton, C. (2026). The impact of NBA Math Hoops on students' math achievement: A randomized controlled trial. WestEd. https://www.wested.org
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NBA Math Hoops is a Learn Fresh programme developed in partnership with the NBA and WNBA that uses an interactive basketball board game, real player statistics, and supporting math lessons to teach elementary and middle-grade mathematics. |
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by process:settle-candidates on 2026-10-09 |
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