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ClassWide Peer Tutoring

High Cost 144 Weeks Read full study
1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

About the Intervention

ClassWide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) is a peer-assisted instructional strategy designed to be integrated with most existing reading curricula for elementary school students. The intervention provides students with increased opportunities to practice reading skills through reciprocal peer tutoring, where pairs of students take turns tutoring each other to reinforce concepts and skills initially taught by the teacher. CWPT is practiced 30 minutes per day throughout the week, including 20 minutes for tutoring and 10 minutes for material preparation. Each Monday, students are paired up and assigned to one of two teams, take turns tutoring and testing each other, and award points for correct answers. The teacher creates age-appropriate peer teaching materials that account for tutees' language skills and disabilities. Teachers receive training through reading the program manual, discussing implementation with consultants, and achieving 85% or above on observation checklists. The program emphasizes reading fluency and comprehension skills.

Statistical Findings

Positive effect: on general reading achievement

More Intervention Details

Focus Areas

Those with Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged, English Learners

Programs & Services

General Education, Special Education Services, Title I

Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face

Disability Support

N/A

Target Groups

Student(s), Teachers/Instructional Teams

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Intervention Price Book

Personnel
1 items /
$78,313.25
General Education Teachers
Full-time or part-time general education classroom teachers
FTE
1
Salary
$65,000
Total
$78,313.25
Classroom Supplies & Learning Tools
1 items /
$32
Posters/Charts
Educational posters and charts
qty
4
Unit cost
$8
Total
$32
Instruction Support & Study Materials
1 items /
$100
Lesson Plans/Curriculum Guides
Teacher curriculum resources
qty
1
Unit cost
$100
Total
$100
Contracted Assistance
Required
Professional Development/Training
Teacher training programs