Galaxy Math

Program Description:

Galaxy Math is a small-group systematic tutoring programs that teach students to identify, write, and count numbers, understand magnitude and place value, use <, >, and + signs. The programs provide instruction for students to become competent with efficient counting strategies to solve arithmetic problems by practicing skip counting by 10s, 5s, and 2s, identifying operations, writing addition and subtraction sentences, performing two-digit addition and subtraction, and identifying missing addends.

Type of service
Academic Intervention
Subject Offered
Math
Grade Levels
1st Grade
Setting
During School
Delivery Mode
Blended
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1, 2:1, 3:1
Number of Sessions Per Week
3
Number of Minutes Per Session
30
Number of Weeks Per Program
16
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
District
Student
Type of Tutor
Teaching Assistant
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
Yes
RCT effect size
0.29
Contact Email

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