BARR produces a small statistically significant positive effect on NWEA MAP math outcomes in a multi-site student-level randomized trial¶

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q4 i? In a multi-site student-level randomized trial across six high schools (n = 1,631), BARR showed a small but statistically significant positive impact on NWEA MAP math outcomes (effect size = +0.08). → Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) — Evidence Rating 2023

Evidence¶

Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) — Evidence Rating 2023¶

Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) — Evidence Rating. (2023). https://www.barrcenter.org

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A multi-site student-level randomized trial in six high schools in Maine, California, and Minnesota found "a small but statistically significant positive impact on math outcomes measured by NWEA MAP (effect size = +0.08)". The sample was 67% African American, 10% English learners, 13% special education, 72% free or reduced-price lunch.

"A multi-site student-level randomized trial conducted in six high schools in Maine, California, and Minnesota (n = 1,631; 67% African American, 10% English learners, 13% special education, 72% free or reduced-price lunch) found a small but statistically significant positive impact on math outcomes measured by NWEA MAP (effect size = +0.08)."

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