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 Inform (formerly 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 is a research scientist on the Efficacy and Implementation research team at Curriculum Associates. She studies the efficacy of Curriculum Associates’ programs and how they are used in real classrooms. She is especially interested in designing rigorous quasi-experimental studies that meet the criteria for ESSA Tier 2 (moderate) evidence and in studying early literacy. Prior to joining Curriculum Associates, Molly worked in program evaluation for a large public school district and earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Georgia State University.