Mathematica Ecree study methods documentation¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q1 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

A methods summary accompanying a series of findings briefs about the Ecree study. It documents "the study design, sample, data sources, measures, and analytic methods used to produce the findings reported in those briefs." The study was designed and conducted by the Mathematica study team in collaboration with Ecree to examine tool use and impacts on student and teacher outcomes.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Accompanies a series of briefs summarizing results of the Ecree study for different audiences

Constraints¶

• Documents methods only; the findings themselves are reported in the accompanying briefs

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students and teachers participating in the Ecree study

Target Learning Goals¶

• Writing instruction supported by automated feedback tools

Claims¶

• The Ecree study examined teachers' and students' use of the tool and its impact on student and teacher outcomes during the 2021-2022 school year [+W]

Related Elements¶

• MI Write study briefs series for multiple audiences

Examples¶

• Disseminate evaluation findings through audience-segmented briefs backed by a shared methods summary

Key Sources¶

• Lindsay Fox, Tareena Musaddiq, Sonia Pace. (2023). Study Methods for Briefs about Ecree Research Findings. Mathematica. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/study-methods-for-briefs-about-ecree-research-findings