New WWC Reports on 3 STEM Programs

Fraction Face-Off! This What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) intervention report summarizes research on Fraction Face-Off!, a supplemental math program designed to assist fourth-grade students with solving fraction problems. The WWC reviewed eligible research on Fraction Face-Off! and found that this program may increase fourth-grade student achievement in geometric and measurement, numbers and operations, and general mathematics skills. Full Option Science System™ This What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) intervention report summarizes the research on Full Option Science System™ (FOSS), a curriculum including content in the physical, earth, and life sciences that is designed to improve student science achievement in kindergarten through Grade 8. No eligible studies of FOSS met WWC design standards, so the WWC is unable to draw any conclusions at this time about the effectiveness of this program. Project-Based Inquiry Science™ This What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) intervention report summarizes the research onProject-Based Inquiry Science™, a curriculum with units in life science, earth science, and physical science that is designed to improve student science achievement in grades 6 to 8. No eligible studies of Project-Based Inquiry Science™ met WWC design standards, so the WWC is unable to draw any conclusions at this time about the effectiveness of this program.