Multiplicative Reasoning Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial

A randomised control trial evaluation of a National Centre for Excellence in the teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) initiative focusing on multiplicative reasoning in Key Stage 3.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN63650913

Enrollment

Registered

2014-04-24

Start date

2013-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-04-03

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Conditions

No condition - this is an educational RCT Not Applicable

Interventions

Schools were clustered into 3 geographical areas with 20 secondary schools in each area. Prior to randomisation, schools were stratified into relatively high attaining and low attaining groups. Within

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pupils listed as being taught by the two nominated core mathematics teachers at the start of the study (prior to randomisation).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any pupils (or their parents) who complete an opt-out consent form will not be included.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Progress in Mathematics scores at age 11/12 (PIM12), age 12/13 (PIM13), age 13/14 (PIM14)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Baseline Covariate (Pre-test): Key Stage 2 Mathematics Score	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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