6th Grade Mathematics Study 2023-2024
We are seeking 6th grade mathematics teachers. Teachers will receive free support using a research proven tool and up to $1000 in stipends.
Study Pilot Timeline
May - September 2025:
Rolling Basis: Participating 6th and 7th grade teachers sign up based on eligibility and interest
Rolling Basis (as needed): Researcher completes district research application
Rolling Basis: Districts signs Memorandum of Understanding
October 2025 - May 2026
Participating teachers complete training activities + complete pre-study tasks
Teachers will assign Review Assignments to their classes over the school year
After each Review Assignment, Teachers will complete an implementation log
Teachers administer study assessments to students and complete a survey. They may be invited to take part in an additional interview about the study activities.
Fall 2026
7th and 8th grade math teachers of students who participated in the study during the 2025-26 school year will be asked to administer a one-time assessment to those students. These teachers will receive a $200 stipend.
Why join the Evaluation of Review Assignments in Math study?
WestEd, a non-profit education research organization, is partnering with the ASSISTments Foundation to conduct research funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences.
We are investigating the impact of mathematical review strategies on student learning. The strategies involve ordering math problems (Review Assignments) in different ways to help students learn and retain math concepts.
All Review Assignments are aligned to the CCSS for (1) ratios and proportions and (2) number systems. WestEd will share study results with participating teachers and districts at the conclusion of the multi-year student to help make informed decisions about math curriculum and instruction.
Additionally, you will receive up to $1250 over the course of the study for completing all study activities.
Participation Details
We are currently seeking 6th and 7th grade mathematics teachers. The study will take place during the 2025-2026 school year.
Participating districts and teachers must meet the following criteria.
Teachers are:
- 6th or 7th grade teachers who teach one or more math classes
- Agree to begin teaching ratios and proportions and number systems in the Fall 2025
- Willing to assign Review Assignments aligned to the CCSS using the ASSISTments digital platform (a short training will be provided on how to use the platform)
- Contribute important knowledge about math learning to the field
- WestEd will work with teachers and district leaders to share study findings in a meaningful way for districts to use to make informed decisions on mathematics curriculum and instructional practice.
- 6th and 7th grade teachers receive free high quality professional learning on an evidence-based tool (ASSISTments) shown to improve math achievement.
Participating teachers will receive up to $1250 for completing all study activities.
Prior to the study, you will review the study requirements and receive training on how to complete all study activities, including implementing the ASSISTments platform. Each of your math classes will be randomly assigned to receive assignments that use two different mathematical review strategies. Regardless of condition, all your classes will complete the exact same math problems just at different times during the 2025-26 school year. The practice problems in both assignments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
During the study, you will be asked to assign Review Assignments over the course of the academic school year and review and collect the assignments in class. Additionally, you will be asked to complete weekly implementation logs, a pre- and post-study survey, and administer post-assessments to students.
Finally, you may be asked to participate in a post-study interview. The interview will be audio recorded (the recordings will only be used for research purposes). WestEd researchers will be available throughout the duration of the study to assist promptly with any questions that may arise.
This study is funded by the US Department of Education Institute for Education Sciences. The study is an independent evaluation conducted by WestEd. ASSISTments is a joint project between The ASSISTments Foundation and The ASSISTments Project.
Use of ASSISTments During the Study
ASSISTments Teacher is a free, research-based, formative assessment math platform used nationally by over 18,000 teachers and 500,000 students, primarily in grades 3-10.
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