Scientifically Based Research

Curriculum Advantage provides solutions based on scientific research, with demonstrable proof of improved student achievement against challenging academic content. Our research department seeks to conduct and commission studies that are systematic, rigorous and open.

In the development of Classworks, scientific research and theory were the basis of the instructional model. Classworks uses "best of breed" award-winning software from third party publishers that were constructed on sound instructional theory. Our program has been demonstrated to show increased student achievement with effective implementation.

In general terms, Classworks is based on an integrated learning system model with standards-based curriculum, with an educationally sound and carefully designed management system. This model allows student progress from assessments and mastery of objectives and standards, as well as other critical concepts such as time on task, to be measured and guide the learning process.

Articles, studies, and white papers that reflect Curriculum Advantage's commitment to research can be found here, to provide in-depth information about the research base behind our solutions.

• THE Journal - Case Study - Sand Lake
• THE Journal - Technology Drives Student Success at Alternative Education Center
• AllThingsPLC - Professional Learning Community Effectiveness Study
• State of Rhode Island Education Adequacy Study, R. C. Wood & Associates
• American Educational Research Association (AERA), Review of Educational Research
• A Research Proven Solution
• Classworks and RtI - White Paper
• Response to Intervention
• Rigor And Relevance
• The Effects of Classworks in the Classroom
• Classworks' Reading First White Paper
• Classworks' Consumers' Guide to Evaluating Core Reading Programs - An Independent Analysis
• Classworks Instructional Design
• Evaluation of Classworks and Texas Mathematics
• Integrating Classworks into the Core Curriculum - Voyager Learning and Classworks
• Georgia Middle School Analysis
• Integrating Classworks into the Continuous Improvement Model
• Classworks and the Florida Continuous Improvement Model
• Classworks and Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy
• Effective Programs in Elementary Math -- A Best Evidence Synthesis
• Research-based Design and Best Practices