Learning in primary > Monetary incentives to teachers (eLP) > Fryer 2011 i

Detailed Information

Country
Country: United States
GDP per capita
54.313
Context details
Lowest performing public schools in New York City
Age
Grades 3-5
Implementation year
2007
Implementer
Government
Duration (months)
N/A
Cost
The program distributed a total of roughly $75 million to over 20,000 teachers.
Intervention details
Schools received $1692 per teacher if they achieved 75% of target, payment was $3385 if they achieved 100% of target; 195 schools participated
Evaluation design
Randomized evaluation
Cluster definition
School
Sample Outcome Test Source Table Observations Statistics on Effects
Complete sample Math NYC standardized exam 3 173170 Coeff: -1.50; SE: 2.40; SD: 100.00
Complete sample Language ELA test 3 172660 Coeff: -1.10; SE: 2.00; SD: 100.00