Who? 7th and 8th grade math teachers
When? Fall 2026
What do I need to do? Fill out the info sheet and you will be sent a link to the consent form and instructions your email.
Contact: erottmar@wpi.edu
Who? 6th and 7th grade math teachers
When? Sept-Nov 2026
What? We are conducting research that uses color cues, feedback, and worked examples to support students’ long term learning of order of operations. Our research has shown that our math activities improve students' understanding of order of operations through providing challenging problems (desirable difficulties). Help us conduct research to better understand
how it works.
Contact: erottmar@wpi.edu
Who? A Parent (for your child to complete AT HOME)
When? Fall 2026
What do I need to do? Sign the consent form and you will be sent a link to your email. Have your child click the link and they can begin the study.
Contact: erottmar@wpi.edu
Who? A Teacher
When? Fall 2026
What do I need to do? Complete the interest form and you will be sent an email. You could earn $70 for your time by helping researchers at WPI evaluate student open-responses.
Contact: smiller5@wpi.edu