Mathematics Research

Quantitative and qualitative research supporting Prentice Hall Mathematics programs—
• Prentice Hall Mathematics, Grades 6–12
• Math Success Tracker, Grades 6–8
• Connected Mathematics (CMP), Grades 6–8

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Prentice Hall Mathematics, Grades 6–12

• Prentice Hall Research Overview
  Find out more about Prentice Hall's approach to the foundational and efficacy research that supports our quality programs.
  
  
• NEW! Prentice Hall Mathematics Research Reports
  This comprehensive booklet provides information on all of the research supporting PH Math including the three Randomized Control Trials, the two Effect-Size Studies, and the seven Program Efficacy Studies. The studies span over a seven year period, from 1998–2005 and address student performance of those employing the Prentice Hall Mathematics ©2007 program and programs from which Prentice Hall Mathematics ©2004 was built. The reports represent a variety of research designs and methodology to offer users and potential users a wide body of data from which to draw to make efficacy connections for specific district characteristics and student demographic populations. All reports analyze treatment and control group performance data, demographic characteristics, and pre- and post test scores among other variables to determine the impact of Prentice Hall programs on student achievement.
  Research Reports (PDF)
  
  
• Middle School Randomized Control Study for Prentice Hall Mathematics
  Results of this independent research indicate that students using Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 2 showed significant improvement, outperforming students using other mathematics programs. The study of 453 seventh grade students in three geographically diverse schools was designed to meet the evidence criteria put forth by the Federal government.
  Summary Report (PDF)
  Letter from Researchers (PDF)
  Full Report (PDF)
  
  
• Algebra 1 Randomized Control Trial
  This independently conducted research study of 731 students from three locations showed a significant increase in achievement, as measured by three different standardized assessments, by students using Prentice Hall Algebra 1. The study was designed to fully meet the evidence criteria put forth by the What Works Clearinghouse, the Federal agency established in 2002 to provide educators and the public with a trusted source of scientific evidence of what works in education.
  Summary Report (PDF)
  Letter from Researchers (PDF)
  Press Release (PDF)
  
  
• National Effect-Size Studies
  Get the highlights of the national, independent research studies that evaluate the long-term effects of Prentice Hall Mathematics as compared to users of other math programs.
  Middle Grades Math (PDF)
  Algebra 1 (PDF)
  
  

Math Success Tracker, Grades 6–8

• Randomized Control Trial
  This independently conducted study showed that users of the Math Online Intervention System outperformed their non-user counterparts by 20 percentile points.
  • Summary Report (PDF)
  • Press Release (PDF)
  • Full Report (PDF)
  
  
• Math Online Intervention: Putting Research into Practice (PDF of entire report—31 pgs.)
  See how the foundational research that is at the core of the Online Intervention System is translated into instruction and learn about the research-based benefits of using technology as a powerful delivery system for intervention. Clink a link below to download the research on a specific topic area.
  • Introduction and Overview of the System (PDF)
  • Benefits of Using a Mathematics Intervention System Based on Technology (PDF)
  • Ongoing, Integrated Assessment and Diagnosis (PDF)
  • Intervention Activities to Meet Individual Needs (PDF)
  • Progress Monitoring: Use of Student, Class, and School Reports (PDF)
  • Math Background for Teachers (PDF)
  • Research Bibliography (PDF)

Connected Mathematics, Grades 6–8

• NEW! Research and Evaluation Summary
  Get qualitative and quantitative data and trend data reports collected over a seven year period from CMP user that supports the effectiveness of the program.
  
  
• Late-breaking Research and Review
  Link to the MSU site for the most up-to-date research, reports, and articles.