Students in the Grainger County School District were divided into two groups: students who used the Fast ForWord Language product and students who did not. All study participants had Terra Nova Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills assessment scores.
As the researcher, G. Greg Marion, concludes, “there appeared to be a positive relationship for the students who received the intervention, specifically in the areas of reading and language”, which refers to the significant differences between the two groups of students in the mean Language and Reading post-test scores. These positive results in language and reading achievement were seen across various variables, including gender, socioeconomic status, time of Fast ForWord participation, and ability level.
Language skills are critical for all students, impacting their ability to benefit from instruction, follow instructions, and participate in class discussions. Strong linguistic skills also provide a critical foundation for building reading and writing skills. The results from this study support previous studies, demonstrating that using the Fast ForWord Language product strengthens students’ foundational skills and helps them benefit more from the classroom curriculum.
