Achievement tests are commonly used in education to evaluate students' academic performance and proficiency in specific subject areas. However, there is a major problem that threatens the validity of achievement test scores which is test-taking disengagement. Respondents provide answers that are inconsistent with their true ability level and can…

The study examined the impact of concept-based instruction on the teaching and learning of mathematics. Functions is the topic that was implemented in order to identify the improvements in learners' understanding. A total of 35 Grade 11 learners from a South African township school in Limpopo province participated in this study. Data were…

Background: As children mature, they tend to develop a fixed mindset in math, which has been identified as a contributor to declining confidence and widespread anxiety in math. Both parents and teachers can function as critical socializers in shaping children's fixed mindsets. Aims: Given that children's beliefs are formed through interactions…

This study investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on the academic performance of university students with insufficient mathematical preparation enrolled in higher mathematics courses. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-testing, the research explores the effectiveness of AI-based platforms such as…

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a relatively new model of early childhood education, with little evidence on whether and how it affects children's development. This study provides new evidence using data from Michigan, which has the nation's second-largest TK program. Using survey data (N=171) from administrators in 2021-2022, the paper…

This study investigates the determinants of educational inequality between OECD and non-OECD countries using data from the PISA 2022 dataset. By focussing on factors such as parental education, perceived socioeconomic status, food security, and access to digital devices, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of how these variables impact…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions to education, with school closures affecting over one billion children. These closures, aimed at reducing virus transmission, resulted in significant learning losses, particularly in mathematics and science. Using data from TIMSS 2023, which assesses fourth and eighth-grade achievements across 71…

This study of the usage and effectiveness of Exact Path is based on student data from a large school system in the United States and student-level application usage data from Exact Path pilot implementation in the 2022-23 school year. Edmentum's Exact Path program personalizes digital student learning resources through diagnostic assessments,…

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of in-service education for early childhood teachers about scientific processing skills on young children's (5-6 year-old) science and mathematics performance and teachers' science teaching attitudes. A pretest-posttest with control group design was applied. From the treatment group nine teachers…

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach and project-based learning (PBL) can be integrated as complementary teaching method to actively engage students in addressing authentic challenges within an educational setting. This study aimed at developing students' skills as they work on their practical projects and at…

The PISA 2022 evidence suggests that having a growth mindset is related to positive learning outcomes. However, this positive relationship is clearest among students performing at middle proficiency levels, where belief in improvement aligns with tangible opportunities for progress. For lower-performing students, by contrast, the relationship is…

Background: A strong evidence base for relationship-based, individualized tutoring programs -- especially in early grades -- has accumulated in recent years (Heinrich et al., 2014; Nickow et al., 2020; Wanzek et al., 2016). However, scaling implementation of best-practice tutoring programs (i.e., during the school day at least, three times per…

Integrating mobile learning technologies in mathematics education in light of the pandemic, natural disasters, and recent technological developments is a significant shift in practice. This research applied the systematic review approach to assess the impact of mobile learning aids on students' learning attitudes, motivation, and performance in…

It is a well-known fact that many students struggle during the transition from school to university mathematics. The aim of our quantitative study was to clarify the role of students' beliefs concerning the nature of mathematics for a successful transition. We distinguish between static beliefs (mathematics as a finished system of rules, facts and…

Fidget spinners have become popular worldwide, due not only to their popularity with children but also to the mental health claims made by those who advertise them. While a small number of previous research studies indicate that fidget spinners reduce on-task behavior, no research to date has evaluated their effect on student performance. The…