Good Behavior Game shows uncertain effects on literacy achievement, with a pooled effect size of 0.07 that is not statistically significant¶
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q2 i0 Across two studies, the average effect of Good Behavior Game on literacy achievement was 0.07 (improvement index +3) and not statistically significant (p=0.30). → What Works Clearinghouse 2023
Evidence¶
What Works Clearinghouse 2023¶
What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (2023). Good Behavior Game. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/InterventionReport/728
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WWC synthesis of two studies (Humphrey et al., 2018, Hodder Group Reading Test, 2,504 students; Weis et al., 2015, NWEA Reading, 949 students); the summary reports an average effect size of 0.07 that is not statistically significant, described as "uncertain effects 0.07 +3 No (p=0.30)". The report states the research does not support claims of improved literacy achievement.
"Summary for literacy achievement: uncertain effects 0.07 +3 No (p=0.30)"
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Good Behavior Game shows uncertain effects on literacy achievement, with a pooled effect size of 0.07 that is not statistically significant |
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Good Behavior Game shows uncertain effects on literacy achievement, with a pooled effect size of 0.07 that is not statistically significant |
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