and geometry domains.120 In two studies, math
conversation, whether with a peer or an adult,
resulted in higher math achievement.121
The panel concluded that the body of evidence
assessed in relation to Recommendation 4
was promising. However, it was not sufficient
to warrant a moderate evidence rating as the
panel could not attribute the effects solely to
Recommendation 4 for two reasons. First, the
examined interventions were multi-component
interventions incorporating elements of other