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Xtreme Reading
Adolescent Literacy

The Xtreme Reading program had no discernable effects on comprehension and general literacy achievement for struggling readers in grades 6 through 12.
Xtreme Reading is a supplemental literacy curriculum designed to improve the literacy skills of struggling students in grades 6 to 12. The curriculum is primarily designed to help students improve their vocabulary, decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension skills. To ensure a productive learning environment, students initially learn social skills associated with creating a supportive learning community, including how to participate in certain class activities (for example, whole-group discussion, small-group work, partner work, transitions). They also participate in a motivational program whereby they discuss their hopes and dreams for the future and set personal goals related to reading and other life areas. The Xtreme Reading program includes teacher-led whole-group instruction, cooperative group work, paired practice, and independent practice.

Findings

2
studies that met standards out of
3
eligible studies reviewed
Outcome
domain
Effectiveness Rating Grades Evidence Tier
Comprehension No discernible effects 9
Literacy Achievement No discernible effects 9

Last Updated: March 2021

Race

Black
34%
White
19%
Other or unknown
47%

Ethnicity

Hispanic
33%
Not Hispanic or Latino
67%

Gender

Male: 49%
Female: 51%

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54%

English Learners

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4%
Note: This summary only includes data from studies that reported sample information. The Intervention Report may include evidence from other studies that met standards, but did not report sample information.


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This intervention report was prepared for the WWC by Mathematica under contract WWC-OREGANO-91990018C0009.

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