LXD Research

10/16/2024

Excited to share our new YouTube channel with quick 60-90 second videos that explain education research.

At LXD Research, we evaluate programs and products to see how they work and how to make them better. Elevating the quantity and quality of product research. Services include: Market Research ESSA Evidence Certification User Research Design Consulting Digital Promise Certification Support ISTE Seal C...

08/22/2024

Excited to share our latest Research Recap video featuring Zaner-Bloser Kickstart: Number Sense!
Featuring Rachel Edelman Schechter and directed by Don Schechter

Earlier this year, LXD Research partnered with an Oregon school district to evaluate a new math intervention product, Zaner-Bloser Kickstart: Number Sense, by…

08/05/2024

Research shows that talking about math with kids 3-5 is associated with stronger math skills later in school. It doesn’t have to be complex! Even saying “how many” and naming shapes out in the world is helpful.

Mentioning numbers during everyday activities could be more beneficial than workbooks and exercises

08/05/2024

Really cool video podcast reviewing books for grades 2-5! Free on YouTube https://youtu.be/3YyY6FlA8lM?feature=shared

🎉📚 Hey teachers! Elevate your students’ reading list with "Book Talks with Miss Molly & Jim, the Guy with a Bow Tie"! 📖 Learn about exciting chapter books that are relatable and high-quality, perfect for grades 2-5. 📽️ Check out a previous book talk now: https://youtu.be/3YyY6FlA8lM

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08/04/2024

A neat app for practicing Mandarin through debate! Our ESSA Level 4 documentation helped The Mimir earn an Efficacy Bronze certification from www.EduEvidence.org

08/01/2024

What does having a research-based product mean? When product designers leverage learning sciences to inform how features work and how learners interact with thee content, the product uses academic research to inform the design. And now they have this pretty badge. This badge aligns with the ESSA Level/Tier 4 requirements.

07/24/2024

Our first foundational research paper was accepted by the International Certification for Evidence in Education. It’s for The Mimir, a program to help kids practice Mandarin and Spanish through debate.

Rachel Edelman Schechter led the project.

07/23/2024

Third graders are making strides! Many states have passed legislation focused on teaching foundational skills - our first glimpse of that work paying off has arrived. Next up, helping the older students catch up.

Click here for the reporting and to get to the report.
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