Nudges significantly decreased the share of schools with sub-proficient average test scores, from 17.1% to 8.4%¶

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q3 i? The share of schools below the State minimum proficiency level fell significantly from 17.1% to 8.4% in treated schools (90% CI: [-0.166, -0.008]). → Lichand 2024

Evidence¶

Lichand 2024¶

Lichand, G., Christen, J., & Van Egeraat, E. (2024). Neglecting students’ socio-emotional skills magnified learning losses during the pandemic. npj Science of Learning. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-024-00235-9

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School-level analysis of the 2021 State-wide exam (sub-proficient = average score below 250). In control schools the share of sub-proficient schools rebounded to 22% in math and 10% in Portuguese by 2021, while in treated schools it reached less than 15% in math and 0% in Portuguese.

"Nudges significantly decreased the share of schools with sub-pro ficient average test scores, from 17.1% to 8.4% (90% CI: [ −0.166, −0.008]; column 7)."

Discussion¶

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