Lyrics2Learn Evaluation Executive Summary
Lyrics2Learn Increased State Test Scores Up To 66%
- On average L2L students scored 53 points higher at the end of the school year compared to non L2L students, and increased rate of improvement 26% to 66% dependent upon student use.
- L2L students scored 71 points higher on DIBELS Composite Scores compared to non-L2L students.
Research Conducted by Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy. University of Denver: 16-17
L2L is engaging and easy to use
- 97% of L2L teachers in the current study report that their students are engaged when using L2L
- 94% of L2L teachers in the current study report that their students are motivated to learn when using L2L
- 100% of L2L teachers in the current study would recommend L2L to a colleague
L2L students outperformed non-L2L students on academic achievement measures
- L2L students increased CMAS/PARCC scores significantly in 2016-2017. On average, L2L students were 53 points higher at the end of the school year when compared to non-L2L students.
- L2L students scored 71 points higher on DIBELS Composite Scores compared to non-L2L students.
The more students use L2L, the better they perform
- L2L students who completed at least 100 lessons over the course of the year were more likely to be considered �Meeting Expectations� on the DIBELS by the spring of 2017.
- L2L students completing 100 or more lessons over the school year experienced, on average, a gain of 83 points from fall 2016 to spring 201. Over the same time frame, non-L2L students gained 50 points.
"I think that this is the best program that I have used in my 17 years of teaching. I absolutely love it."
"I like that it is so user friendly and that students are so engaged�as a busy teacher...it is easy for me to check the progress and hold kids accountable. I like that students can be engaged in an effective program that provides them with relevant practice instead of worksheets or seat work."