Efficacy Study & Validity Reports

Explore research and validity reports examining how Newsela and Formative support student learning and instructional outcomes. Review studies on literacy, assessment, test preparation, student achievement, and the effectiveness of Newsela products and practices.

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Formative efficacy test prep ELA and math growth
Efficacy Study & Validity Report

Formative provides valuable test prep for digital assessments that drives student growth

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Formative efficacy common assessment college readiness
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Common Assessments Implemented in Formative Correlate with External Measures of College Readiness

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Newsela validity study MAP CFUs
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Intentional practice encourages deep reading and boosts ELA achievement: A study of Newsela’s Checks for Understanding (CFUs)

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Newsela social studies WestEd efficacy report
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A Study of a Mid-Atlantic School District: Using Newsela Social Studies Promotes Growth in Both Social Studies and ELA

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ELA growth study
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Newsela usage is linked to 33% improvement over expected ELA growth at Wayne County Public Schools

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Student writing improvement
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Newsela Writing boosts student writing and earns teacher support: A summary of pilot research findings

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