System 44

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4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

About the Intervention

System 44 is a foundational reading program for older struggling readers in Grades 4-8 who have not mastered basic phonics and decoding skills. The program combines research-based phonics instruction with adaptive technology to improve word reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension. System 44 delivers instruction through three main components: adaptive computer software (20-25 minutes daily), teacher-led small-group instruction (25-30 minutes), and individual student practice with high-interest leveled materials (5-10 minutes whole-class). The program includes 25 series covering 160 topics across four strands: The Code (decoding), Sight Words (high frequency words), Word Strategies (syllable types and word parts), and Success (reading connected text). Students use materials including the 44Book, Decodable Digest, System 44 paperback books and audiobooks, SAM worksheets, letter tiles, flip charts, and the Sound and Articulation DVD. Teachers received initial training in September 2011, follow-up training in November 2011, and monthly coaching visits from Scholastic staff through May 2012.

Statistical Findings

Positive effect on phonemic awareness (CTOPP Elision)

Positive effect on sight word efficiency (TOWRE Sight Word Efficiency)

Positive effect on reading comprehension (SRI)

Positive effect on nonsense word accuracy (SPI Nonsense Word Accuracy)

Positive effect on overall accuracy (SPI Overall Accuracy)

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Focus Areas

Economically Disadvantaged, Those with Disabilities

Programs & Services

General Education, Special Education Services, Title I

Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face, Blended Learning

Disability Support

Specific learning disability

Target Groups

Student(s), Teachers/Instructional Teams

Source

Bonnie, F. & Margaret, B. (2012). Evaluation of "System 44." Final Report [2012] (ED613692). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED613692.pdf.

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