Odyssey Math Theory of Action

Exhibit A
Odyssey Math® Study Theory of Action

Key Features of Intervention

-Teacher PD to identify math learning objectives and student progress toward meeting them

-Curricula uses software with on-screen manipulatives

and guided feedback

Teacher and Student Outcomes

- Teaching Behavior (Observations)

- Terra Nova Mathematics Achievement

Teachers

-6 Day PD Training

-Identify Learning Objects

-Assess if objectives are met

-Direct Students based on what they learn

-Teacher knowledge & practice (e.g., use of software assessments to support guided feedback); not directly measured

Intervention used with fidelity; assessed via observation checklists & software logs

Mathematics Achievement

Students

-Assessment Tools

-On-screen manipulatives

-Tiered, guided feedback

-Increased student motivation

-Use of graduated learning strategies; these are not directly measured

Intervention Context

Teacher Characteristics

Ability to teach mathematics but otherwise offer multiple subjects

Schools and districts:

Mid-Atlantic Region; not already using Odyssey® Math; has the needed technology platform

Student Characteristics

Make and female, low and med/high achievers, 4th grade