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Quest Learning Model Linked to Significant Learning Gains
Middle and high school students at NYC public school Quest to Learn achieve significant growth in critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication skills, according to new research from New York University.
These learning gains are measured by the College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+), a state-of-the-art performance-based assessment developed by the Council For Aid To Education.
According to a preliminary analysis of CWRA+ results by independent researchers at the Connecting Youth: Digital Learning Research Project at New York University:
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About the CWRA+The CWRA+ was developed by the Council for Aid to Education to provide a reliable and valid measure of critical thinking skills that are in high demand by colleges and employers
By challenging students to demonstrate skills, rather than to simply recall information, performance-based assessments like the CWRA+ provide evidence that students:
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