Impact of Magnetic Comprehension on Student Reading Achievement in Grades 3–5
Overview
Published: February 2023
Curriculum Associates conducted a study examining the impact of Magnetic Reading on reading achievement for students in Grades 3–5 from seven elementary schools. The results from this study provide evidence that Magnetic Reading has a positive and significant impact on Grades 3–5 students’ reading achievement and growth. Moreover, these findings support that Magnetic Reading may be a meaningful investment for supporting the acceleration of student learning.
- Program:Magnetic Comprehension
- ESSA Level:2—Moderate
- Subject:Literacy
- Grades:3–5
Meet the Authors
Madison A. Holzman
Madison Holzman, Ph.D., is an associate director at Curriculum Associates. She guides the research agenda for teacher-led reading research and conducts research evaluating the impact of Curriculum Associates’ programs on key student outcomes. Previously, she provided assessment consultation in higher education and taught graduate-level courses. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Slippery Rock University, an M.Ed. in College Student Personnel Administration, and a Ph.D. in Assessment and Measurement from James Madison University.
Molly K. Duncan, Ph.D.
Molly Duncan, Ph.D., is a research scientist at Curriculum Associates. She studies the efficacy of Curriculum Associates' products and how they’re used in real classrooms. Previously, she worked in program evaluation at a large public school district and in university research labs focused on early reading and writing. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Georgia State University.