Learning in primary > Small group support (eLP) > Banerjee 2007 i

Detailed Information

Country
Country: India
GDP per capita
605
Context details
Schools in poor urban areas of Vadodara and Mumbai; 20% of 3rd grade children in Vadodara and 34% in Mumbai pass grade 1 competencies
Age
Grades 3, 4
Implementation year
2001
Implementer
NGO
Duration (months)
19
Cost
the Balsakhi Program cost is approximately Rs. 107 ($2.25) per student per year
Intervention details
Low-performing students worked with a hired instructor 2 hours daily on basic math and reading content; 139 schools participated
Evaluation design
Randomized evaluation
Cluster definition
Other
Sample Outcome Test Source Table Observations Statistics on Effects
Complete sample Language Test of basic competencies 3 12855 Coeff: 7.60; SE: 5.60; SD: 100.00
Complete sample Combined Test of basic competencies 3 12855 Coeff: 13.80; SE: 4.70; SD: 100.00
Complete sample Math Test of basic competencies 3 12855 Coeff: 18.20; SE: 4.60; SD: 100.00