Qwizdom ReadySet Case Studies

Texas Middle School, TXClass Passing Rates

This year I was lucky enough to participate in a study of ReadySet, Qwizdom’s state-standardized curriculum, from April 1, 2008, to May 1, 2008. ReadySet covers all the TEKS students are responsible to know for the TAKS test. For this study I chose one class of 25 students as the Qwizdom Group. They used the remotes with the ReadySet program as a review tool every day for 4 weeks before the TAKS test in May.

The students in the Qwizdom Group really enjoyed using the Student Response System this year. The ReadySet program provides state-specific questions that the students answer using the remotes. Each question has a correct answer slide even though the remotes instantly tell the students whether they are correct or not. The answer slide is followed by at least one, and sometimes two, explanation
slides which further reinforce understanding.

The day of the TAKS came, and all 8th grade science students in Texas were tested. I was pleased to see that the Qwizdom Group had a passing rate of 80%. This was excellent! I chose my other class of 25 students as the Control Group. Both classes were similar in ability,male/female ratio and size. The Control Group never used the Student Response System or the ReadySet program, and we reviewed for the TAKS test in a traditional way that is done with all students in the 8th grade. The Control Group average was 60%. This was a significant difference from the Qwizdom Group! I teach in an inner city school that is 97% Hispanic. It is a Title I school and all of our students have free breakfast and lunch. Our district passing rate was a disappointing 55.5% in 8th grade science. The state average
passing rate for all students taking the science test was 68%. This was 2% lower than last year’s results. Yet, my students who used the ReadySet program not only surpassed the district average but also the state average. Imagine what the passing rate would’ve been if the entire district had used Qwizdom!

These results have convinced me that next year I will use the ReadySet program with all my students. The Qwizdom Student Response System coupled with the ReadySet curriculum is an excellent tool that helps all students prepare for their state test in a fun way that they enjoy.

- Adah Stock
8th Grade Science Teacher, TX
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