Ecree automated writing feedback tool¶
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Evidence · 8 claims (4 for, 4 against) · 3 studies (1 causal, 1 review, 1 associational),q2· 0 of 3 report an effect size · 8 claims rest on one study
Description¶
Ecree is an automated writing-feedback software tool used by teachers and students to support writing instruction and revision in classroom settings.
Components¶
Claims¶
- Teachers and students found Ecree easy to use and helpful for improving writing [+W]
- Ecree likely improved the quality of students' writing, especially for students with less advanced writing skills at the start of the school year [+W]
- Some students may be overwhelmed by Ecree's feedback about their writing [-W]
- Teachers found Ecree and MI Write useful for their writing instruction and for helping students improve their writing [+W]
- Teachers used Ecree less than intended, and some reported they did not have enough time to learn it and integrate it with instruction [-W]
- Some students struggled to use Ecree's and MI Write's automated feedback [-W]
- Teachers reported curriculum and technical integration challenges when implementing Ecree and MI Write [-W]
- Regular and tailored support helped teachers integrate Ecree and MI Write into their teaching [+W]
Related Products and Programmes¶
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Key Sources¶
- Tareena Musaddiq, Adam Dunn. (2023). Using an Automated Writing Feedback Tool: Insights on Ecree for Students and Families. Mathematica. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/using-an-automated-writing-feedback-tool-insights-on-ecree-for-students-and-families
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Ecree automated writing feedback tool |
description |
Ecree is an automated writing-feedback software tool used by teachers and students to support writing instruction and revision in classroom settings. |
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by process:sweep-kinds on 2026-10-10 |
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1 — tareena-musaddiq-2023 |
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