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Schools that use CommonLit’s full instructional program have seen profound gains in reading.
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CommonLit was shown to accelerate learning
CommonLit has been shown to accelerate learning for students. In a large scale, nationwide study (n=113K) conducted in collaboration with Mathematica, students with higher levels of exposure to CommonLit 360 saw 2.1 months of additional learning.
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CommonLit was shown to significantly increase student engagement and cultural awareness by 2x
The Mathematica study also found that students in CommonLit classrooms were more likely to report that class was engaging, interesting, and kept their attention. They were also more likely to say they felt proud of their background and had the chance to learn about other cultures compared to students in classes that did not use CommonLit.
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CommonLit earned ESSA Tier III “Promising Evidence” certification
After completing the Mathematica study, CommonLit was awarded ESSA Tier III certification for the effectiveness of its program. As of 2022-2023, only 4 out of the 100 of the most accessed EdTech products have earned this badge. Because CommonLit has earned this distinction, districts can use additional ESSER funding to bring our full instructional program to their schools.
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Students who submitted more CommonLit lessons saw higher end-of-year state test scores
In a study conducted by LearnPlatform, there was a clear and positive correlation between CommonLit lessons completed and scores on the New York State end-of-year assessment. The more CommonLit lessons students submitted, the higher test scores they saw on average.
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The CommonLit Assessment Series can help predict how students will perform on statewide assessments
Two studies found a clear relationship between students’ scores on the CommonLit Assessment Series and state ELA assessments. Schools can unlock the Assessment Series to monitor student progress and help students prepare for these end-of-year tests.
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FAQs
To view the answers for these questions, click “Answer Key” in the top right corner of the lesson preview. Please note, answers are only visible to users with confirmed educator accounts.
How do I get assessment answers on CommonLit? ›
You can access these exemplars by selecting the Answer Key tab, which can be found in the navigation bar at the top of every CommonLit text. Note: You can only access the Answer Key tab if you are logged in. You can also find these exemplars on the grading page above the submitted responses.
What can teachers see on CommonLit? ›
The CommonLit Assessment Series tests provide teachers with data on their students' performance compared to one another, as well as all other CommonLit students in the same grade who took the same assessment.
What grade is CommonLit for? ›
Roll out CommonLit 360, a full ELA curriculum for grades 6-12, and get 360-focused training, formative skills assessments, and priority support for your team.
Where can I find CommonLit answers as a student? ›
The answers to the assessment questions are found in the Answer Key. You can find the Answer Key at the top of the Student Assignment Preview page.
How to see CommonLit answers as a student? ›
Click the teal View Score button to reopen the assignment. Then, click through each question to view your response. If your teacher has selected to share correct answers for multiple-choice questions, you can click "Show correct answer" below the answer choices to view the correct answer for that question.
How do I get CommonLit assessment questions? ›
Every CommonLit text is available online. You can find a printable student copy of nearly every text — including the student intro, footnotes, assessment questions, and discussion questions — by clicking the Download PDF button above the title on the text's page.
Does CommonLit save your answers? ›
Yes! Students do not have to finish an assignment on the CommonLit digital platform in one sitting. As long as the student clicks the Save and Next button at the bottom of the question after selecting or writing each of their answers, their progress will be saved.
What are the scores for the CommonLit assessment? ›
CommonLit reports students' scores on a scale that runs from 150-250, with higher scores indicating higher student performance.
Can CommonLit detect AI? ›
Quill.org and CommonLit.org created an AI detector platform designed with teachers in mind called AI Writing Check.
In some cases, experienced educators can identify copied work without any tools. However, most use plagiarism detector tools like PlagiarismCheck.org, which can scan multiple assignments simultaneously and produce comprehensive reports within a few moments.
How much does CommonLit cost? ›
CommonLit Digital, including CommonLit 360 Curriculum, is 100% free for teachers and students, forever. As a nonprofit, our goal is to pay so teachers don't have to. Read more about why and how we're free here.
What grade-level is 13? ›
How old are 7th graders in NY? ›
Middle School
7th Grade: Most students are approximately 12 years old; 8th Grade: Generally, children are about 13 years old.
Why should you find time to be alone with yourself CommonLit answers? ›
“Cultivating this sense of being alone and making the choice to be alone can help you to develop who you are, your sense of self, and what your true interests are,” Dr. Grice said. Knowing oneself makes it easier to find other people who share your passions, and can improve your empathy.
Can teachers see your annotations on CommonLit? ›
All annotations are automatically saved for the student and teachers can access their students' annotations from their Student Annotations page.
