Dedicate time each day to math and integrate math instruction throughout the school day¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 review), q3 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

The guide's fifth recommendation tells teachers to "Dedicate time each day to teaching math, and integrate math instruction throughout the school day." Its sub-strategies are to plan daily instruction targeting specific math concepts, embed math in classroom routines and activities, highlight math within topics of study across the curriculum, create a math-rich environment where children can meaningfully apply math, and use games to teach and give practice in math concepts and skills.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Teachers must plan daily instruction targeting specific math concepts and skills

Constraints¶

• The evidence rating is minimal because there is a lack of research in which the only difference between groups was instructional time for math

Target Learners¶

• children ages 3 to 6 in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten

Target Learning Goals¶

• applying math concepts and skills across everyday contexts and content areas

Claims¶

• Targeted instruction in number and operations improves young children's early math achievement, with a moderate level of supporting evidence [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Use progress monitoring to tailor math instruction to each child's position on a developmental progression

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Frye, D., Baroody, A. J., Burchinal, M., Carver, S. M., Jordan, N. C., & McDowell, J. (2013). Teaching math to young children: A practice guide (NCEE 2014-4005). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE), Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/18