Learning in primary > Monetary incentives to students (eLP) > Bettinger 2012

Detailed Information

Country
Country: United States
GDP per capita
51.743
Context details
Schools in low performing disadvantaged community (average income $24000, over 55% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch) in Coshocton, Ohio
Age
Grades 3-6
Implementation year
2004
Implementer
Government
Duration (months)
N/A
Cost
Across 3 years the cost was $52,000. The average expenditure per treated student was $53, about 1% of the overall instructional expenditure.
Intervention details
Students received $19 per test they scored "proficient" and $25 per test they scored "advanced"
Evaluation design
Randomized evaluation
Cluster definition
Other
Sample Outcome Test Source Table Observations Statistics on Effects
Complete sample Language Design by manufacturer 6 2341 Coeff: 1.03; SE: 4.54; SD: 100.00
Complete sample Math Design by manufacturer 3 1615 Coeff: 13.28; SE: 4.85; SD: 100.00