Early numeracy and executive function in children ages 3-4 Other
Conditions
Interventions
Random allocation into the intervention and control groups will take place at the level of early years settings (pupils aged 3-4).
Control settings will deliver instruction as usual whilst treatment
Sponsors
Education Endowment Foundation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 4 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 3 and 4 years old in the academic year 2023-24 who are due to start school in the following academic year 2. Children attending enrolled early years settings 3. Private, voluntary and independent (PVI) settings and maintained early years settings in the following regions: London; East of England; East Midlands; and Yorkshire and Humber 4. Settings hosting 15 or more children due to enter Reception in September 2024
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children in enrolled settings who are not aged 3 and 4 in the academic year 2023-24 2. Children who do not attend one of the enrolled early years settings 3. Children whose parents choose to withdraw them from the study 4. Settings outside of the regions of London, East of England, East Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maths attainment will be measured using the Early Years Toolbox (EYT) Numeracy measure, 0 – 120 scale at baseline and endline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Executive functioning (composite measure) will be measured using Heads, Toes, Knees and Shoulders (HTKS-R) 0-118 scale at baseline and endline 2. Executive functioning (visual-spatial) will be measured using Corsi blocks, 0-15 scale, at baseline and endline | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactElena Rosa Speciani
Outcome results
None listed