frequently mentioned the high quality of the print materials and praised Scholastic’s dedication to providing high-interest texts in diferent genres and the usage rate of the trade books and the Short Read Cards supported these claims. However, the qualitative analysis revealed potential areas for program enhancement and future studies. Recommendations Considering the results of this study, the following suggestions are recommended. Detailed suggestions for product enhancements (Appendix 9). Enhance RISE Materials: Primary recommendations included: ● Inclusion of visual support materials. ● Guidance on transitioning from graphic organizers. ● Enhanced emphasis on comprehension-centric academic language. ● Integration of daily progress monitoring tools. ● Facilitation of online data entry. Re-evaluate Implementation Strategy: Scholastic recommends using RISE in a station-rotation model with one to four instructors for 45-60 minutes daily. They told teachers they could use the program for 30 minutes and one teacher, for that is what the district’s intervention model would allow. Data collected by a portion of teachers suggested that the students used the program for about half of the shortened recommended time (60-75 minutes a week). Comparison Groups: District leaders were unable to report to the researchers what intervention products students in the comparison groups used. To support product evaluation, digitally tracking student intervention along with their monitoring of skill achievement will be helpful for decision-making. Expand Research Dimensions: Future research should consider evaluating student writing outcomes, given that the program materials say that RISE improves comprehension, word-solving, fuency, and writing. Researchers observed students highly engaged in writing activities and teachers reporting improvements in students' writing skills during the study period. In conclusion, while the initial results are promising after one year of use, continued research and enhanced methodologies will be critical to understanding and leveraging the full potential of RISE and RISE Up in improving student literacy among students grades 1-5.
LXD Research -RISE and RISE UP Winter 2022-Spring 2023 Report
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