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Effectiveness
No studies of Destination Math that fall within the scope of the Middle School Math review protocol meet What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence standards. The lack of studies meeting WWC evidence standards means that, at this time, the WWC is unable to draw any conclusions based on research about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of Destination Math.
Program Description1
Destination Math is a series of computer-based curricula designed to be used for at least 90 minutes a week. Featuring sequenced, prescriptive, step-by-step instruction, Destination Math is designed for the development of fluency in critical skills, math reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills. Intermediate Math (grades 4–6), Advanced Math (6–8), Pre-Algebra (6–8), and Algebra (9–12) are available for middle school students.2
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The WWC identified 11 studies of Destination Math that were published or released between 1983 and 2008. |
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One study is within the scope of the review and has an eligible design but does not meet WWC evidence standards. The study does not establish that the comparison group was comparable to the treatment group prior to the start of the intervention. Six studies are out of the scope of the review because they have an ineligible study design that does not meet WWC evidence standards; specifically, the studies do not include a comparison group. Four studies are out of the scope of the review, as defined by the Middle School Math protocol, for reasons other than study design. |
1 The descriptive information for this program was obtained from publicly available sources: the program’s website (http://web.riverdeep.net/portal/page?_pageid=818,1381089&_
dad=portal&_schema, downloaded January 2009) and http://wvde.state.wv.us (downloaded January 2009). The WWC requests developers to review the program description sections for accuracy from their perspective. Further verification of the accuracy of the descriptive information for this program is beyond the scope of this review.
2 This review refers to studies of Destination Math in middle school or junior high school. Studies of Destination Math conducted in elementary school or high school were out of the scope of the Middle School Math protocol.
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