Synchronous Instruction Linked To Increased Standardized Test Scores In Peer-Reviewed Study
Proximity Learning Inc., an ESS company and the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced the results of a published peer-reviewed study from Chicago State University, which found standardized test scores of eighth and ninth grade students with access to a certified Proximity Learning teacher outperformed those of students in classrooms that lacked the same access.
Key findings from the report include:
- In 2021 across all subjects analyzed, the aggregated mean test scores of students in the fourth through 11th grades with access to Proximity Learning instruction or facilitation were more than 11 points higher than their peers who lacked similar access.
- In 2022, the mean aggregate scores of students with access to Proximity Learning were nearly eight points higher in the same subjects.
- In 2021, aggregated mean scores among eighth graders with access to Proximity Learning were more than 10 points higher overall, more than six points higher in English Language Arts and almost four points higher in science.
- In 2022, aggregated mean scores among ninth graders with access to Proximity Learning were more than 12 points higher in Algebra I, more than four points higher in English I and more than seven points higher in English II.
“Virtual synchronous instruction in classrooms doesn’t just have potential—it’s having an impact on students, teachers and entire school districts,” said Evan Erdberg, president and founder of Proximity Learning. “Districts are fighting to fill teacher vacancies, secure funding dollars and ensure students have access to a quality education that positions them for success. Virtual synchronous learning offers a viable path for districts to pursue a solution that gives them flexibility in achieving those goals without sacrificing student learning.”
Proximity Learning leads the industry in filling local teacher vacancies with a virtual, certified teacher. The company’s live synchronous instruction mirrors a traditional in-person teacher and provides students with the qualified educators they deserve. To discover how Proximity Learning is empowering school districts and improving the learning experience, visit www.proxlearn.com.
About Proximity Learning Inc.Established in 2009, Proximity Learning Inc., an Education Solutions Services company, has pioneered using web conferencing technology to stream certified teachers into a classroom when a teacher could not be found locally. Students are able to see, learn and interact with a teacher "live" each day from within their school classrooms. This PLI model directly addresses the acute and growing teacher shortage crisis plaguing school districts across the U.S. To learn more, visit www.proxlearn.com.
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