Research Studies and Information

Conceptual base of program in educational literature

• Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving

• Targeting the NCTM Curriculum Focal Points
• Theories and Findings Used in the Development of Making Sense of Problem Solving
• Design of the Professional Development Program 
   

Scientifically Based Research

• Quasi-experimental designed study of over 2,000 students and their teachers supervised by the Regional Research Institute, Portland State University, Portland, OR

Replication of Studies

• Two studies with high ELL, high Title I students

Supporting Data from the field

• State Assessment Score data

• Other comments by educators

"I like doing it because
befor (sic) the program I was crumy (sic) at math but now
I am good."

--4th Grade Student

Published by a peer-reviewed journal

• The Oregon Mathematics Teacher (TOMT), Jan/Feb 2009
  “Professional Learning Communities”, by Ray Calvary and Jackie Cooke

Approved by panels of independent experts

• Orange County, Florida, Elementary Supplementary Curriculum Review Team (2008)

• State of Washington Supplementary Curriculum Review (2008-09)

-- Middle School Student

[The lessons] helped me understand how to break down math problems and make the problem even easier."

--8th Grade Student