Tracy Solomon (OISE/UT) describes the JUMP Math program, a unique, Canadian approach to K-8 math instruction, and show how its central tenets are empirically supported. This presentation includes a report on the results from two randomized-controlled studies involving 1400+ elementary students and their 200+ teachers in 60 schools in two different Canadian school boards.

The results revealed positive effects of JUMP Math instruction on growth in elementary math achievement. The authors also report data on program implementation and teacher feedback about why JUMP Math works, which will be followed by a discussion of implications for policy and practice.