Applying the Curriculum Research Framework in the Design and Development of a Technology-Based Tier 2 Mathematics Intervention. Issue 3 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doabler, Christian T.; Clarke, Ben; Firestone, Allison R.; Turtura, Jessica E.; Jungjohann, Kathy J.; Brafford, Tasia L.; Sutherland, Marah; Nelson, Nancy J.; Fien, Hank
• Is Part Of: Journal of special education technology. Volume 34:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 176
• Page End: 189
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: curriculum design -- explicit mathematics instruction -- students with mathematics difficulties -- technology-based mathematics interventions; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Audio-visual aids -- Periodicals; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Audio-visual aids; Educational technology; Periodicals; 371.90433
• DOI: 10.1177/0162643418812051
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0162-6434

Abstract

Mathematics interventions aimed at accelerating the learning of students with mathematics difficulties (MD) should be developed through a design science approach such as the Curriculum Research Framework (CRF). Precision Mathematics is a National Science Foundation-funded DRK–12 Design and Development project focused on building mathematical proficiency with the critical concepts and problem-solving skills of early measurement and data analysis among first- and second-grade students with MD. The Precision Mathematics curriculum incorporates (a) technology-based activities that offer individualized opportunities for instruction and practice and (b) hands-on activities that promote small-group instructional interactions. Our production of the first-grade Precision Mathematics intervention was grounded in the CRF, which involves a series of iterative cycles of development, implementation field-testing, analysis, and revision. Results from initial implementation studies suggest that teachers and students can feasibly implement the first-grade Precision Mathematics intervention in authentic education settings. Challenges faced in developing technology-based mathematics interventions are discussed.