Making the Case: Compelling Data
This growing library features data points describing the impacts and outcomes of student-centered and competency-based teaching and learning. The data are sourced from research studies, evaluation reports and journal articles, as well as evidence collected directly by classroom, school, district and state leaders.
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Strong Relationships Foster Engagement
According to a City Year research report, AmeriCorps members leaning into the practice of building strong developmental relationships was critical for maintaining student engagement.
Project-based Learning Boosts Student Engagement
In the second year of study of a 6th-grade project-based science curriculum; students scored higher than a matched comparison group on pre- and post-assessments measuring engagement in science practices. Students using the curriculum also reported classroom assignments were more interesting, challenging, worthwhile and enjoyable.
Clarity of Learning Targets Positively Impacts Student Learning
Several student learning capacities (e.g., intrinsic motivation, utility of math/ELA; locus of control, self-management and preparation for courses) were perceived by educators as positively impacted by increased clarity of learning targets in a competency-based system.
Competency-Based Practices Increase Student Engagement
In a study of 11 schools in Maine, researchers discovered a positive relationship between the degree of exposure to competency-based education practices (e.g., minimum, low-medium, and medium) and self-reported student engagement.
Student Choice Has Biggest Impact
Effects of competency-based models on student learning appeared most positive in programs that put primary emphasis on student choice with project-based learning.
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