AMSTI science teachers reported statistically significantly higher levels of student engagement than control group science teachers¶

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q2 i? In the AMSTI evaluation, science teachers were more likely to report higher levels of student engagement than control group science teachers, with the differences statistically significant. → Equal Access to Content Instruction for English Learners: An Example from Science 2012

Evidence¶

Equal Access to Content Instruction for English Learners: An Example from Science 2012¶

Equal Access to Content Instruction for English Learners: An Example from Science. (2012). WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED580362

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The report summarizes the IES AMSTI evaluation's teacher-report finding: "AMSTI science teachers were more likely to report higher levels of student engagement than control group science teachers." No effect size is printed; the comparison contrasts AMSTI teachers with control group teachers.

"AMSTI science teachers were more likely to report higher levels of student engagement than control group science teachers, with these differences being statistically significant."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Hands-on, inquiry-based science and math instruction with higher-order thinking was associated with higher English reading achievement on the Stanford Achievement Test in the AMSTI evaluation — related
• AMSTI teachers reported more student engagement, greater content knowledge, and increased use of active learning strategies — related
• Participating schools report more positive teacher and staff perceptions of teaching and learning conditions — related