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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    Impact and Academic Outcomes

    Project-Based Science Increases Scores in ELA

    A study of a middle school project-based science curriculum showed on average students performed higher than a matched comparison group on state English Language Arts (ELA) assessments by eight percentage points in year two and ten in year three.

    Impact and Academic Outcomes

    Project-Based Science Increases Scores in Math

    A study of a middle school project-based science curriculum showed on average students performed higher than a matched comparison group on state math assessments by 12 percentage points in year two and 18 percentage points in year three.

    Social-Emotional Learning

    Student-Centered SEL Assessment Supports Skill Development

    In a qualitative study in California, when social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment was formative and authentically embedded in classroom learning activities, both students and teachers reported the assessment measures were accurate and valuable tools to build deeper learning, self-awareness and positive relationships.

    Social-Emotional Learning

    SEL Assessments Rated More Valuable When Done with Peers

    A qualitative study piloting social-emotional learning (SEL) assessments in six California schools found when SEL reflections had an authentic purpose and were completed with a peer, students were more likely to report the measure was authentic and meaningful, compared to reflections completed alone.

    Social-Emotional Learning

    Student-Centered Elements Boost Learning Value of Assessments

    Focus group and interview data from a study piloting social-emotional learning (SEL) measures in six California schools found when SEL assessment is designed in a way that empowers student voice and choice in evidence of learning or demonstration of learning, they are more likely to report the measures are meaningful and useful.

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