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. 2021 Apr 5;17(2):e1155. doi: 10.1002/cl2.1155
Reference Domains measured Tool/s used

Hallstedt et al. (2018)

Short and long‐term effects of a mathematics tablet intervention for low performing second graders.

Journal of Educational Psychology, 2017, vol. 110 (8), pp. 1127–1148.

Arithmetic

Word problem solving

Cognitive

Arithmetic:

· 4 Grade 3 Math Battery scales

· HRT

· Arithmetic Composite

· Diamant AG1

Word problem solving:

· Klurisen, measuring problem solving

· Word Problem Solving Test by Jitendra (Jitendra et al., 2007)

Cognitive:

· Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (Ravens).

· Grid and Digit‐Span Backwards.

Bebell and Pedulla (2015)

A quantitative investigation into the impacts of 1:1 iPads on early learner's ELA and math achievement. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 14, 191–215.

English Language Arts

Maths

ELA:

Rigby Benchmark Assessment

Children's Progress (2009) Academic Assessment (CPAA—standard United States academic assessment)· Phonics/Writing Test (PW)

· Test (List)

· Phonemic Awareness Test (PA)

· Reading Test (Read)

Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement (OSELA)

· Letter Identification (LetID)

· Concepts about Print (CAP)

· Word Reading/Ohio Word Test (OWR)· Writing Vocabulary (WV)

· Hearing and Recording Sounds in Words (HRSIW)

· Text Reading

Bouta and Retalis (2013)

Enhancing primary school children collaborative learning experiences in maths via a 3D virtual environment Education and Information Technologies (2013) vol. 18: 571

Engagement in a task

Measured through chat log files within specific computer programme

Observation—video recording then coding

Clarke and Abbott (2015)

Young pupils', their teacher's and classroom assistants' experiences of iPads in a Northern Ireland school: “Four and five years old, who would have thought they could do that?” British Journal of Educational Technology, 2015, Vol. 47(6), pp.1051–1064.

Motivation

Confidence

Collaboration

Listening skills

Fine motor skills

Observation and interviews (via circle time)

D'Agostino et al. (2015)

Introducing an iPad app into literacy instruction for struggling readers: Teacher perceptions and student outcomes. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 2015, vol 16(4), pp.522–548.

Literacy Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement (OSELA)

Gustad (2014)

The impact of technology tools on literacy motivation on elementary school English language learners: podcasting in a 4th grade EAL class. The International Schools Journal, 2014, vol. 34(1), pp.75–84.

Motivation to read Motivation to Read Profile (MRP) reading survey

Jesson et al. (2015)

Raising literacy levels using digital learning: a design‐based approach in New Zealand. The Curriculum Journal, 2016, Vol 26(2), pp. 198–223.

Literacy e‐asTTle assessment tool. This is a standardised online assessment, based on the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 2007

Kiger et al. (2012)

Examining the Influence of a Mobile Learning Intervention on Third Grade Math Achievement. Educational Technology, Research & Development, 2012, Vol. 45(1), pp.61–82.

Maths Bespoke post‐intervention multiplication test, administered under standardised conditions.

Lee (2017)

Learning vocabulary through e‐book reading of young children with various reading abilities. Reading and Writing, 2017, vol. 30(7). Pp.1595–1616.

Vocabulary

The TOSREC—standardised reading test, measures speed & accuracy of silent reading

Bespoke vocabulary test

Liu (2012)

Effects of Integrating Multimedia into the Third Grade Mathematics Curriculum to Improve Student Learning. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2012, vol. 40(3), pp.251–271.

Maths

Bespoke pre/post‐test developed

Bespoke student feedback survey (Likert scale, e.g., how did you like the content of the lesson)

Looi et al. (2015)

Exploring Students' Progression in an Inquiry Science Curriculum Enabled by Mobile Learning. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technology, 2015, vol. 8(1), pp.43–54.

Science Standard academic assessment (this example is Singapore)

Miller (2011)

Educational benefits of using game consoles in a primary classroom: A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Educational Technology, 2010, Vol. 41(2), pp.242–255.

Mathematics—performance and attitude

100 item “number challenge” (Miller & Robertson 2009)

Marsh's Self‐Description Questionnaire (measures self‐perception)

Moon et al. (2017)

Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Student‐Centered iPad Applications. TechTrends, 2017, Vol. 61(2), pp.187–194.

Reading comprehension

Bespoke reading habits survey (Likert)

AIMSweb Reading comprehension assessment (MAZE)

Musti‐Rao & Plati (2015)

Comparing Two Classwide Interventions: Implications of Using Technology for Increasing Multiplication Fact Fluency. Journal of Behavioural Education, 2015, vol. 24(4), pp.418–437.

Maths App immediate score feedback

Outhwaite et al. (2017)

Closing the gap: Efficacy of a tablet intervention to support the development of early mathematical skills in UK primary school children. Computers & Education, 2017, vol. 108, pp. 43–58.

Maths

Bespoke tools based on Numerical Operations sub‐test of the WIAT‐II (Wechsler, 2005).

Bespoke 50 item quiz measuring curriculum knowledge.

Sessions et al. (2016)

The Neglected “R”: Improving Writing Instruction Through iPad Apps. TechTrends, 2016, Vol. 60(3), pp.218–225

Student writing skills

Motivation

Engagement

Classroom dynamics

Developmental Reading Assessment

Analysis of daily learning journals

Semi‐structured interviews

Yinikoglu & Gogus (2017)

Use of handwriting recognition technologies in tablet‐based learning modules for first grade education. Educational Technology Research & Development, 2017, Vol. 65(5), pp.1369–1388.

Motivation to write

Bespoke questionnaire developed (pre and post‐intervention)

Observation

Savage et al. (2013)

A (Pan‐Canadian) cluster randomized control effectiveness trial of the ABRACADABRA web‐based literacy program. Journal of Educational Psychology, 105(2), 310–328. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031025

Literacy

Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP)

Fry's Instant Word List (Fry et al. 2000)

Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE)

Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills (DIBELS; Kaminski & Good, 1996)

Subtests: Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) & Phonemic Segmentation Fluency subtest