Publication Date
| In 2026 | 0 |
| Since 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2022 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2017 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2007 (last 20 years) | 5 |
Descriptor
Source
| American Educational Research… | 1 |
| Early Education and… | 1 |
| Journal of Educational… | 1 |
| Journal of Experimental… | 1 |
| Learning Disability Quarterly | 1 |
Author
| Neuman, Susan B. | 2 |
| Carbonneau, Kira J. | 1 |
| Cunningham, Linda | 1 |
| Driver, Melissa K. | 1 |
| Kaefer, Tanya | 1 |
| Marley, Scott C. | 1 |
| Pinkham, Ashley | 1 |
| Powell, Sarah R. | 1 |
| Rittle-Johnson, Bethany | 1 |
| Star, Jon R. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Reports - Research | 5 |
Education Level
| Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| Preschool Education | 2 |
| Elementary Education | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 1 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Middle Schools | 1 |
| Primary Education | 1 |
| Two Year Colleges | 1 |
Audience
Location
| Michigan | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
| Peabody Picture Vocabulary… | 1 |
| Wide Range Achievement Test | 1 |
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
| Meets WWC Standards without Reservations | 5 |
| Meets WWC Standards with or without Reservations | 5 |
Peer reviewed
Direct linkPowell, Sarah R.; Driver, Melissa K. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2015
Researchers and practitioners indicate students require explicit instruction on mathematics vocabulary terms, yet no study has examined the effects of an embedded vocabulary component within mathematics tutoring for early elementary students. First-grade students with mathematics difficulty (MD; n = 98) were randomly assigned to addition tutoring…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Vocabulary, Tutoring, Elementary School Students
Carbonneau, Kira J.; Marley, Scott C. – Journal of Experimental Education, 2015
Educators often use manipulatives when teaching mathematics because manipulatives are assumed to promote learning. However, research indicates that instructional variables impact the effectiveness of manipulatives. In this article, the authors consider the relations between two instructional characteristics: (a) level of instructional guidance and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Manipulative Materials, Preschool Children, Teaching Methods
Neuman, Susan B.; Pinkham, Ashley; Kaefer, Tanya – Early Education and Development, 2015
The purpose of this study was to support teachers' child-directed language and student outcomes by enhancing the educative features of an intervention targeted to vocabulary, conceptual development and comprehension. Using a set of design heuristics (Davis & Krajcik, 2005), our goal was to support teachers' professional development within the…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Preschool Education, Preschool Curriculum, Faculty Development
Rittle-Johnson, Bethany; Star, Jon R. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2009
Researchers in both cognitive science and mathematics education emphasize the importance of comparison for learning and transfer. However, surprisingly little is known about the advantages and disadvantages of what types of things are being compared. In this experimental study, 162 seventh- and eighth-grade students learned to solve equations (a)…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Educational Psychology, Equations (Mathematics), Knowledge Level
Neuman, Susan B.; Cunningham, Linda – American Educational Research Journal, 2009
This study examines the impact of professional development on teacher knowledge and quality early language and literacy practices in center- and home-based care settings. Participants from 291 sites (177 centers; 114 home-based) in four cities were randomly selected to: Group 1, 3-credit course in early language and literacy; Group 2, course plus…
Descriptors: Effect Size, Professional Development, Child Care, Language Acquisition
