Category: IEE Blog
Can schools be expected to solve the obesity crisis?
Schools are often seen as the first line of defence against many of society’s problems, but how easy is it to actually make a difference? IEE’s Jonathan Haslam looks at the evidence.
E4I focus on ScratchMaths
Following an Education Endowment Foundation evaluation last last year of ScratchMaths, we have added the intervention to Evidence4Impact, and have rated it as having ‘no impact’ for primary maths.
E4I focus on Lexia Core 5 Reading
Lexia Core 5 Reading was recently added to the Evidence4Impact database, and has been rated as ‘moderate’ for primary reading.
E4I Focus on Embedding Formative Assessment
We have added the intervention Embedding Formative Assessment to Evidence4Impact, after it was evaluated in a study funded by the Education Endowment Foundation. Embedding Formative Assessment has been rated on E4I as moderate for secondary maths.
It’s complicated
Jonathan Haslam looks at what we can learn from the latest four reports to be published from the IEE Innovation Evaluation project.
12 studies of Christmas
Each year, we publish the #12studiesofxmas. They’re not necessarily the most important research studies we’ve reported over the past year, but they’re the ones that have caught our attention.
Evidence 4 Impact: Let us know what you think
As E4I continues to evolve we would love to know what you think of the site and find out more about the way in which visitors are using E4I.
Five thoughts on harnessing educational research
IEE Director,Jonathan Haslam, reflects on the findings of the Royal Society and the British Academy report Harnessing Educational Research.
Evidence for Impact and EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit integration
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and Evidence 4 Impact (E4I) have created links between the two sites to make it easier for educators to make informed decisions about what is likely to have a real impact in their setting
What does it all mean?
This week sees the publication of the first reports of the IEE Innovation Evaluation Grants. Part of the Research Schools Network project, these pilot evaluations of innovations in teaching and learning approaches support the network’s goal of improving the attainment of pupils by increasing the use of evidence-based practices.
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