This efficacy study examines how increased use of Formative is associated with higher math achievement among high school students in JS Morton School District.

The study analyzes student interaction with formative assessments to help leaders understand how consistent formative practice supports secondary math learning.

Study Context

• District: JS Morton School District
• Grades: 9 and 11
• Focus: Formative use and math achievement

Key Findings

• Students completing an average of 17 numeric response questions experienced the equivalent of about 34 additional days of math instruction
• For 11th-grade students, each additional numeric question was associated with a 0.23-point increase in SAT Math scores

Who Should Use This Resource?

This resource is designed for:

• District administrators
• Secondary math leaders
• Assessment and accountability teams
• Instructional leadership teams