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

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.