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Do the onebillion maths apps promote young children’s mathematics attainment?

A randomised control trial of the impact of the onebillion maths apps on Year 1 children’s mathematics attainment

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN10520083
Enrollment
1124
Registered
2018-05-30
Start date
2017-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-10-07

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Conditions

Mathematic attainment Mental and Behavioural Disorders Learning

Interventions

All schools nominate 9 to 10 pupils, depending on the number of year 1 children in the classroom, who are considered by teachers to need additional practice with mathematics. When thi

Sponsors

Education Endowment Foundation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Year 1 pupils in English state supported primary schools in the 2017/18 academic year 2. Children identified by their teachers as struggling with mathematics at the start of the year

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children in the higher half of their class according to the teachers assessment for mathematics 2. Children with a statement of special educational needs 3. Children who have difficulty in understanding English

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mathematics ability is assessed using the Progress Test in Maths 5, from GL Assessments, in February before the start of the intervention and the parallel form the Progress Test in Maths 6, in June/July, at the end of the academic year. This assessment is given immediately after the end of the intervention. It is administered by teachers to children individually.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
There are no secondary outcome measures

Countries

United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactDeborah;David Evans;Sanders-Ellis

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Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026