Learning in primary > Books (eLP) > Kim 2005

Detailed Information

Country
Country: United States
GDP per capita
52.983
Context details
Schools in Lake County Public School District, which is large, multi-ethnic school district in a mid-Atlantic state
Age
Grade 4
Implementation year
2005
Implementer
Researchers
Duration (months)
N/A
Cost
The present intervention cost less than $100 per student, which includes the price of books, postage, and labor.
Intervention details
8 books were mailed to students to read during summer vacation along with letters to family members; 10 schools participated
Evaluation design
Randomized evaluation
Cluster definition
Individual
Sample Outcome Test Source Table Observations Statistics on Effects
Complete sample Language WCPM and ITBS tests 5 450 Coeff: -2.09; SE: 1.50; SD: 31.82
Complete sample Language WCPM and ITBS tests 4 486 Coeff: 8.00; SE: 4.00; SD: 100.00