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Newsela Quizzes Predict SAT Reading Achievement in High School Students

March 31, 2025

Lead High School Students to SAT Success With Predictive Quiz Data

This study of 1,059 students in Grades 10–11 examines the relationship between Newsela quiz performance and outcomes on the PSAT and SAT Reading/Writing assessments. Discover why classroom quiz data functions as a leading indicator of college and career readiness in a large, diverse high school district.

Key Findings: The Readiness Predictor

2x Likely Success

Students scoring 75 percent or higher on Newsela quizzes were about twice as likely to meet grade-level SAT/PSAT benchmarks.

Strong Correlation

Quiz scores were strongly correlated with SAT Reading and Writing achievement (r = 0.44), showing the impact of regular practice.

Universal Impact

The predictive relationship remained statistically significant across all student subgroups, including race, gender, and EL status.

Leading Indicator

Newsela classroom quizzes function as leading indicators for college readiness, allowing for early instructional intervention.

Who Should Use This Study?

High School Administrators • CCR Leaders • Assessment & Research Teams • District Leadership

Authored by Kayleigh Ryherd Ph.D., Lead Research Analyst, Newsela Research & Evaluation Team

All Resources Efficacy Study & Validity Reports

Newsela Quizzes Predict SAT Reading Achievement in High School Students

Lead High School Students to SAT Success With Predictive Quiz Data

Key Findings: The Readiness Predictor

2x Likely Success

Students scoring 75 percent or higher on Newsela quizzes were about twice as likely to meet grade-level SAT/PSAT benchmarks.

Strong Correlation

Quiz scores were strongly correlated with SAT Reading and Writing achievement (r = 0.44), showing the impact of regular practice.

Universal Impact

The predictive relationship remained statistically significant across all student subgroups, including race, gender, and EL status.

Leading Indicator

Newsela classroom quizzes function as leading indicators for college readiness, allowing for early instructional intervention.

Who Should Use This Study?

High School Administrators • CCR Leaders • Assessment & Research Teams • District Leadership

Authored by Kayleigh Ryherd Ph.D., Lead Research Analyst, Newsela Research & Evaluation Team

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Newsela Quizzes Predict SAT Reading Achievement in High School Students

Lead High School Students to SAT Success With Predictive Quiz Data

2x Likely Success

Strong Correlation

Universal Impact

Leading Indicator

Who Should Use This Study?

Newsela Quizzes Predict SAT Reading Achievement in High School Students

Lead High School Students to SAT Success With Predictive Quiz Data

2x Likely Success

Strong Correlation

Universal Impact

Leading Indicator

Who Should Use This Study?

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