Bridging the Foundational Math Knowledge Gap

Districts are making huge investments in closing early reading gaps—but what about math?

Like in reading, most students are capable of reaching math proficiency without intensive intervention, but only 61% are actually proficient by the end of 8th grade. This gap means that thousands of students are on track to struggle with high school coursework, postsecondary options, and even life skills, like personal health decision-making.

To move the needle in math, districts need strategies that close critical foundational skill gaps at a large scale and as soon as possible—before students’ early skill gaps compound over time. Across 100+ interviews with district leaders and math education experts, EAB identified the instructional shifts proven to boost student math outcomes and what districts should do today to see long-lasting results.

Explore the executive summary of our research study, Bridging the Foundational Math Knowledge Gap, to learn how your district can use an evidence-based protocol to close foundational gaps and propel more students toward math success.

Download the Executive Summary