Press Releases

2009

Final Report Released on Congressionally Mandated Study of Educational Technology Products

Study Examines Effectiveness of Computer-Based Reading and Math Products

PRINCETON, N.J. (February 18, 2009)—A new report from Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., evaluates 10 computer-based reading and math products to determine their effectiveness in bolstering student achievement. The study, the largest of its kind to use an experimental design to study reading and math software products implemented in a range of grade levels across the country, was mandated under Section 2421(a), Part D, of Title II of the No Child Left Behind Act.
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2007

New Report Released on Congressionally Mandated Evaluation of 15 Educational Technology Products

Scientifically Based Study Examines Effectiveness of Computer-Based Reading and Math Programs

PRINCETON, N.J. (April 5, 2007)—A new report from Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., evaluates 15 computer-based reading and math products to determine the effectiveness of technology in bolstering student achievement. The study, the largest of its kind to use an experimental design to study reading and math software products implemented in a range of grade levels across the country, was mandated under Section 2421(a), Part D, of Title II of the No Child Left Behind Act.
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2004

Mathematica to Study Technology's Role in Raising Achievement with New Federal Evaluation of 16 Educational Technology Products

Study Will Examine Effectiveness of Computer-Based Reading and Math Programs from 12 Companies Nationwide

PRINCETON, N.J. (February 6, 2004) — Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., will evaluate 16 computer-based reading and math products over the next three years to determine the effectiveness of technology in bolstering student achievement.
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