Two READ 180 studies found statistically significant positive effects over control groups (Western Massachusetts +0.18; Milwaukee +0.14)¶

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q3 i1 In comparison to control groups, the Western Massachusetts study found an effect size of +0.18 and the Milwaukee study found +0.14, both statistically significant positive effects. → READ 180 evidence summary 2012

Evidence¶

READ 180 evidence summary 2012¶

READ 180 evidence summary. (2012). https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc

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Of the five included studies, two had "statistically significant positive effects in comparison to control groups": Western Massachusetts (effect size =+0.18) and Milwaukee (effect size =+0.14). These qualified READ 180 for the Strong category.

"These were studies in Western Massachusetts (effect size =+0.18) and Milwaukee (effect size =+0.14)."

Discussion¶

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