Research Report
MIND THE
PRACTICE GAP
Vol. 1: The Design of Practice in Improving Foundational Numeracy — Literature Review
January 2026 • Authored by Priyanuj Choudhury & Nymphea Noronha
Published by Saarthi Education • Supported by Change Engine
The Design of Practice in Improving Foundational Numeracy
A Literature Review | January 2026
India has made bold commitments to foundational literacy and numeracy.
Yet millions of children still cannot perform basic arithmetic.
What if the gap isn’t only in teacher instruction - but in student practice?
This report by Saarthi Education examines one of the most overlooked levers in learning: the design of daily student practice.
Grounded in global research and adapted for Indian classrooms,
Mind the Practice Gap explores:
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Why practice drives both conceptual understanding and fluency
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The science behind the design of practice
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How small design shifts can increase student performance
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What it takes to build mastery in low-resource settings
This report is the first step toward building evidence-backed, scalable practice models for India.
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