Funding Agency
U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences

Program
Mathematics and Science

Purpose
The purpose of this project is to test the efficacy of Solve It! (Montague, 2003), an intervention to teach students with learning disabilities how to understand, analyze, solve, and evaluate mathematical problems by developing the processes and strategies that effective problem solvers use. The participants in the study will be middle school teachers and students in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS). A cluster randomized design will be employed, and outcomes will include tests of mathematics achievement, problem solving, and self-efficacy for learning.

Project Activities
During year 1, the project will conduct a pilot study to refine instruments and procedures. During year 2, the project will conduct an initial study involving 40 schools and 40 7th grade teachers. During year 3, the project will conduct a replication and extension study involving 40 schools and 40 8th grade teachers.

Solve It!
For more information, please visit the Solve It! website.