ERIC Number: ED676435
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 8
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Giving Underachieving Students a Voice: Exploring Student Perspectives to Improve the GRIN Program
Penelope Kalogeropoulos; James Russo; Anne Roche; Peter Sullivan
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (47th, Canberra, Australia, Jul 6-10, 2025)
The Getting Ready in Numeracy (GRIN) program supports underachieving students by preparing them for upcoming mathematics lessons through small-group tutoring. While prior research suggests positive outcomes, student perspectives remain underexplored. This study thematically analyses responses from 311 GRIN participants (Year levels 1-9) on improving the program. Three-quarters of participants suggested changes, with key themes including more or longer sessions, more games, scheduling, degree of challenge and group composition. Findings highlight the need for flexibility in GRIN implementation and the importance of student voice in refining intervention programs.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Mathematics Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Secondary School Mathematics, Underachievement, Numeracy, Small Group Instruction, Tutoring, Student Attitudes, Program Improvement
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. GPO Box 2747, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: sales@merga.net.au; Web site: http://www.merga.net.au/
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Identifiers - Location: Australia
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