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Saxon Phonics and Spelling: Case Study Research Summaries, Grades 1, 2, & 3

At a glance

  • Demonstrates a Rationale
  • Subject: Literacy Curriculum
  • Report Type: Efficacy Study
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Region: Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, West
  • District Urbanicity: Urban, Suburban
  • Outcome Measure: Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS), Florida Comprehensive Assessment (FCAT®), Iowa Tests of Basic Skills® (ITBS®), Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR), Stanford Achievement Test 9th Edition (SAT-9)
  • Evaluation Period: 1997–2003
  • Study Conducted by: Harcourt-Achieve Research Team

Abstract

To examine the effectiveness of the Saxon Phonics and Spelling program, Harcourt-Achieve asked for voluntarily submitted case study data compiled from 12 schools across the eight states that had been implementing the Saxon Phonics and Spelling program for at least one school year. Across locations and program implementations, students participating in Saxon Phonics and Spelling demonstrated increased positive growth on standardized outcome measures.