About the Intervention
The REWARDS Program is a comprehensive supplemental literacy intervention designed for seventh grade struggling readers in middle school. The program includes three integrated components (REWARDS Secondary-Multisyllabic Word Reading Strategies, REWARDS Plus, and REWARDS Writing) that provide instruction in word analysis, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing using content-related text and extended discussion to enhance student motivation and engagement. The intervention was delivered over one school year (2010-2011) across 11 New York City middle schools to students who were Title I eligible. Teachers who delivered the intervention received specialized training and ongoing coaching and expert support throughout the year to ensure fidelity of implementation.
Statistical Findings
No effect: on NYS ELA Scale Score
No effect: on NYS ELA Performance Level
No effect: on NYS ELA Pass/Fail Rating
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Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
Title I, General Education, Remedial EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Citation
Kundert, D. K. & Newman, D. L. (2012). Report of Intent to Treat Estimates of Program Impacts on Student Achievement: New York State English Language Arts Examination. Striving Readers Project (ED601014). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED601014.pdf.
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