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WestEd's research and evaluation work covers a wide range of content areas and addresses a number of critical education and human development issues. From experimental to case studies, our research is rigorous and practical.
Selected Research & Evaluation studies:
Math Pathways & Pitfalls Lessons for K-7 Students: Improving Mathematics Achievement for English Learners
This study is testing the effectiveness of WestEd's Math Pathways & Pitfalls instructional materials on improving student performance in mathematics and academic language development.
Assessment Accommodations for English Language Learners
Read the research behind this Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West) study investigating the effects of assessment accommodations on standardized test scores and test score validity for English learners.
An Analysis of Utah's K–3 Reading Improvement Program
Utah's Superintendent of Public Instruction asked WestEd's Regional Educational Laboratory West to review district and charter school participation during the first two years of the state's K-3 Reading Improvement Program.
Impact of Benchmark Assessments Aligned to State Standards on Student Achievement
Learn more about this study measuring the impact of benchmark assessments on student achievement in the state of Massachusetts.
Efficacy Study: Quantum Chemistry Tutors
The findings from this study will contribute to a better understanding of the general effects of the use of intelligent tutoring software on student learning.
Check out the research-focused issue of our R&D Alert newsletter (Vol. 9, No. 2, published in 2008). This newsletter issue begins with a Q&A on the growing importance of education research and evaluation and includes articles describing examples of our work in this area.