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Higher scores on Newsela quizzes linked to greater ELA achievement

April 13, 2022

Validity report preview

See how Newsela quiz trends reflect ELA achievement and growth

Use this validity report to see how Newsela ELA quiz scores are associated with MAP Growth Reading outcomes for students in grades 3–8.

Key Findings

What the study found

Review the headline findings from the study while keeping the full research details in the downloadable report.

0.53 correlation

Quiz scores and MAP Growth align

Newsela ELA quiz scores showed a strong positive correlation with Spring MAP Growth Reading outcomes.

80th percentile

Higher quiz scores connect to higher outcomes

Students averaging 80% or higher on Newsela quizzes reached the 80th percentile on Spring MAP Growth on average.

+1.76 percentile points

Improving quiz scores predict growth

A 5-point increase in average quiz score predicted an increase of nearly 2 MAP Growth percentile points.

Equitable impact

Similar benefits across student groups

Findings suggest students benefited similarly regardless of class size, socioeconomic status, or race/ethnicity.

Authored By

Kayleigh Ryherd, PhD
Kayleigh Ryherd, PhD
Lead Research Analyst
Lisa B. Hurwitz, PhD
Lisa B. Hurwitz, PhD
Director of Impact Research
All ResourcesEfficacy Study & Validity Reports

Higher scores on Newsela quizzes linked to greater ELA achievement

Quiz performance impact

Validity report preview

See how Newsela quiz trends reflect ELA achievement and growth

Use this validity report to see how Newsela ELA quiz scores are associated with MAP Growth Reading outcomes for students in grades 3–8.

Key Findings

What the study found

Review the headline findings from the study while keeping the full research details in the downloadable report.

0.53 correlation

Quiz scores and MAP Growth align

Newsela ELA quiz scores showed a strong positive correlation with Spring MAP Growth Reading outcomes.

80th percentile

Higher quiz scores connect to higher outcomes

Students averaging 80% or higher on Newsela quizzes reached the 80th percentile on Spring MAP Growth on average.

+1.76 percentile points

Improving quiz scores predict growth

A 5-point increase in average quiz score predicted an increase of nearly 2 MAP Growth percentile points.

Equitable impact

Similar benefits across student groups

Findings suggest students benefited similarly regardless of class size, socioeconomic status, or race/ethnicity.

Authored By

Kayleigh Ryherd, PhD
Kayleigh Ryherd, PhD
Lead Research Analyst
Lisa B. Hurwitz, PhD
Lisa B. Hurwitz, PhD
Director of Impact Research

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