Efficacy Research
Impact of Magnetic Reading Foundations on Overall Reading Scores in Grade 2
Overview
Published: October 2023
This study examined the impact of Magnetic Reading Foundations on Grade 2 students’ overall Reading scores in a non-intervention setting and under real-world conditions. Results show use of Magnetic Reading Foundations is associated with an increase in scores on the i-Ready Diagnostic for Reading compared to students who did not use Magnetic Reading Foundations, even after controlling for the amount of time spent on i-Ready Personalized Instruction. This study meets the requirements for ESSA Level 2 evidence.
- Program:Magnetic Foundations
- ESSA Level:2—Moderate
- Subject:Literacy
- Grades:2
- Study Year:2022–2023
Meet the Author
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.