2007 Independent Efficacy Study Key Findings

Students Achieved Significant Gains After Using ConceptLinks® for Two Weeks

• Students demonstrated a statistically significant increase in vocabulary and reading performance
• On average, students’ test scores in conceptual comprehension and vocabulary improved by 33%
• Over 99% of students achieved gains in vocabulary
• All types of students including English Language Learners, struggling students and grade-level readers showed improvement as a result of using ConceptLinks®

Teachers gave ConceptLinks® high marks for

• Teaching reading
• Teaching science            
• Achieving their district’s instructional goals
• Teaching academic vocabulary, comprehension strategies and academic knowledge development
• Providing a manageable instructional plan that was meaningful to students
• Providing a manageable small group instruction plan