Kiddom and UF Lastinger Center Launch Math Study on Teacher Support Timing
Event summary
- Kiddom and UF Lastinger Center partner on a research study to evaluate the impact of embedding professional learning at teachers' precise point-of-need in middle school math instruction.
- The study will integrate Lastinger Center's Math Language Routines (MLRs) resources directly into Kiddom's Florida B.E.S.T.-aligned math curriculum.
- Participating teachers receive stipends, and partner schools/districts get funding for data-sharing and coordination.
- Findings, including a research brief and educator-validated recommendations, will be publicly shared as a public good.
The big picture
This partnership reflects a growing trend in edtech toward integrating professional development directly into curriculum platforms, aiming to reduce teacher workload and improve instructional coherence. The study's focus on timing and placement of support aligns with increasing demand for evidence-based strategies in math education, particularly as states like Florida emphasize standards alignment.
What we're watching
- Study Outcomes
- Whether embedding professional learning at the point-of-need significantly improves teacher decision-making and student outcomes in middle school math.
- Scalability
- The pace at which Kiddom can integrate similar research-backed supports into other subjects or grade levels based on this study's results.
- Market Adoption
- How districts' willingness to participate in such studies affects the broader adoption of data-driven instructional tools.