| Title: |
Effects of Large-Scale Early Math Interventions on Student Outcomes: Evidence from Kentucky's Math Achievement Fund |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Zeyu Xu (ORCID 0000-0003-4894-0141); Umut Özek (ORCID 0000-0003-2790-9612); Jesse Levin (ORCID 0000-0003-0965-0790); Dong Hoon Lee (ORCID 0000-0003-1521-133X) |
| Source: |
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. 2026 48(1):31-62. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
32 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: |
2000483 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3 |
| Descriptors: |
Mathematics Achievement; Intervention; Measurement; State Programs; Program Effectiveness; Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Coaching (Performance); Teacher Collaboration; Educational Benefits; Elementary School Students; Grants; Costs |
| Geographic Terms: |
Kentucky |
| DOI: |
10.3102/01623737241303142 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3737; 1935-1062 |
| Abstract: |
Addressing the educational needs of students in math early on is critical given that early gaps in math skills widen further over the course of schooling. This study examines the effectiveness and costs of Kentucky's Math Achievement Fund--a unique state-level program that combines targeted interventions, peer-coaching, and close collaboration among teachers to improve math achievement in grades K-3. The program is found to improve not only math achievement, but also reading test scores and non-test outcomes including student attendance and disciplinary incidents. The benefits exist across students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, and they are slightly higher for racial minorities. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1496486 |
| Database: |
ERIC |