Supporting Success in Algebra

Supporting Success in Algebra:

A Study of the Impact and Implementation of Transition to Algebra (TTA)

Project Summary

Transition to Algebra (TTA) is a year-long algebra support curriculum designed to raise the confidence and competence of ninth-grade students who are underprepared in the subject. Responding to an urgent need for innovative approaches that foster success in algebra for high-need students, the team is examining the impact of TTA on students’ algebra achievement and attitudes toward mathematics, using a quasi-experimental design with propensity score analyses to reduce selection bias threats. They are also investigating how teachers use and adapt TTA.

Study Participants

50+

schools

350

teachers

5,000+

students

Project Timeline

2016–2022

Resources

Principal Investigators

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Laura O'Dwyer

Department Chair, Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment

617-552-8089
Campion 336E

Deborah Spencer

Education Development Center

 

June Mark

Education Development Center

Project Support

TTA was developed at the Education Development Center with support from the National Science Foundation.