Growth Schools Can Measure
Schools report their outcomes in award submissions and case studies. Here is what they found.
of Lowell MS Ascend students improved 2+ grade levels
Ascend Math · Lowell, INNWEA points gained by some students, where typical growth is 5–6
Ascend Math · Lowell, INaverage gain for high ability students
Ascend Math · Hammond, INreading-intervention referrals, down from nearly 50% in four months
Whole Phonics · classroom case studyGold Medal Schools in Indiana
“65% of the students in Ascend have improved two or more grade levels. 40% of those actually improved three levels or more; one student achieved an improvement of five levels.”
“Students who use Ascend with integrity show growth in NWEA scores.”
“The average gain for our high ability students is 51.6% this year!”
Research-Based Literacy Instruction
Grounded in the Science of Reading and research-based instructional practices, our solutions are designed to provide targeted, individualized support that addresses diverse learning needs. By incorporating evidence-informed approaches to foundational literacy skills, decoding, fluency, and comprehension, our materials reinforce effective reading instruction, help close learning gaps, and promote measurable student growth.
“As soon as my granddaughter started making her way through the Whole Phonics readers, the code started to make sense to her and her reading took off. Over and over she demanded to read the ‘next book’ because she was so thrilled to be able to read.”
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