READ 180 shows a modest average effect size of +0.08 across five studies, qualifying it for a Strong evidence rating¶
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q3 i? Across five studies of READ 180 covering 3,992 students, the average effect size was a modest +0.08, and the program qualified for the Strong category. → READ 180 evidence summary 2012
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READ 180 evidence summary 2012¶
READ 180 evidence summary. (2012). https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc
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Synthesis of five studies meeting inclusion standards (3,992 students). The summary reports "The average effect size across all studies was a modest +0.08" and that two studies with significant positive effects qualified the program for the Strong category.
"Five studies of READ 180 met inclusion standards. Two of these had statistically significant positive effects in comparison to control groups, qualifying READ 180 for the “Strong” category."
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Related Claims¶
- Two READ 180 studies found statistically significant positive effects over control groups (Western Massachusetts +0.18; Milwaukee +0.14) — related
- READ 180 studies in Newark (NJ) and Memphis found no differences from control — related
- READ 180® shows no discernible effects on alphabetics for adolescent readers — related
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READ 180 shows a modest average effect size of +0.08 across five studies, qualifying it for a Strong evidence rating |
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READ 180 shows a modest average effect size of +0.08 across five studies, qualifying it for a Strong evidence rating |
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