Knowledge Building & Language Comprehension Research shows that students need a well-developed knowledge base to make sense of texts, especially as they encounter more complex material. Our programs build knowledge and vocabulary in meaningful contexts so students retain more and comprehend better.
6 percentile points average improvement in state achievement tests in schools using a knowledge-building curriculum 1
1. Murrah, W., & Evans, T. A Kindergarten Lottery Evaluation of Core Knowledge Charter Schools: Should Building General Knowledge Have a Central Role in Educational and Social Science Research and Policy?.
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