The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

None of the studies behind IXL’s or Matific’s research claims were designed well enough to offer reliable evidence of their products’ effectiveness, according to a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University who catalog effective educational programs. The results were stark.

Company 145

Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

Few can offer buyers independent assessments of the value of their products, even if those same entrepreneurs have sweated and toiled to build great wares. Entrepreneurs, moreover, couldn’t imagine waiting until their products were “done” to do a single, huge expensive RCT program. This included guidelines for curriculum and edtech.

EdTech 128

EdTech Company Outcomes Study 128

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 23, 2018

With all 14 states’ math tests transformed to the same basis (statewide z-score) it was possible to aggregate and compare data across any state or assessment. As a general guideline, most students can complete their grade-level program if they use ST Math for about 20 minutes every weekday, or 90 minutes/week either at home or at school.

Study 72

Study Handbook Program Evaluation Guidelines 72