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Example of an Educational Evaluation — School-Based Reading Intervention Evaluation Title: Evaluation of a School-Based Reading Intervention for Grade 7 Students Purpose

 

To determine whether a targeted reading intervention improves students’ reading comprehension and engagement over one academic quarter.

✅ Evaluation Outline
1. Objectives

Measure changes in reading comprehension before and after the intervention

Assess student engagement with reading tasks

Identify which components of the intervention are most effective

2. Data Sources

Pre‑ and post‑tests on reading comprehension

Student reading logs documenting time spent and types of texts read

Teacher observations using a structured rubric

Student surveys on motivation and confidence

Focus group interviews with selected students

3. Methods

Quantitative analysis of test score gains

Qualitative coding of student reflections and teacher observations

Comparison of engagement patterns across different groups

Triangulation of data to ensure validity

✅ Strengths of This Evaluation

Multiple data sources provide a holistic picture of learning

Combination of quantitative and qualitative evidence captures both performance and experience

Focus on growth, not just final outcomes

Actionable insights for teachers to refine instruction

⚠️ Weaknesses / Limitations

Time‑intensive for teachers to collect and analyze data

Student self‑reports may be inconsistent

Short evaluation period may not capture long‑term effects

Results may not generalize to other grade levels or contexts

✅ Overall Insight

This evaluation design supports a balanced, evidence‑based understanding of how a reading intervention affects learners. It values both measurable outcomes and the lived experiences of students—making it useful for improving practice while remaining grounded in real classroom realities.