Research Database
This tool allows education practitioners and researchers to quickly access quantitative research on tutoring program effectiveness. These 150+ research studies were selected due to their rigorous research designs which align with What Works Clearinghouse and Every Student Succeeds Act standards for moderate and strong evidence of intervention efficacy. Many studies were originally identified by their inclusion in recent meta-analyses (Baye et al., 2018; Neitzel et al., 2021; Nickow et al., 2020). Research may be sorted by grade level, subject, and tutor type in order to explore the evidence base for particular program designs. This database does not include qualitative research on best practices for tutoring implementation, for which we recommend exploring our District Playbook and Toolkit for Tutoring Programs.
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Displaying 1 - 30 of 72The Impressive Effects of Tutoring on PreK-12 Learning: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Experimental Evidence. (2020). Nickow, A.J., Oreopoulos, P., & Quan, V.. EdWorkingPapers.com. https://doi.org/10.26300/eh0c-pc52
Effectiveness of an extracurricular program for struggling readers: A comparative study with parent tutors and volunteer tutors Learning and Instruction. (2019). Villiger, C., Hauri, S., Tettenborn, A., Hartmann, E., Näpflin, C., Hugener, I., & Niggli, A.. Learning and Instruction, 60, 54–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2018.11.004
Effectiveness of an extracurricular program for struggling readers: A comparative study with parent tutors and volunteer tutors. (2019). Villiger, C., Hauri, S., Tettenborn, A., Hartmann, E., Näpflin, C., Hugener, I., & Niggli, A.. Learning and Instruction, 60, 54–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2018.11.004
Effects of the TutorBright tutoring programme on the reading and mathematics skills of children in foster care: A randomised controlled trial. (2019). Hickey, A., & Flynn, R.. Oxford Review of Education, 45, 519–537. https://doi.org/10.1080/03054985.2019.1607724
A multi-sensory tutoring program for students atrisk of reading difficulties: Evidence from a randomized field experiment. (2019). Bøg, M., Dietrichson, J., & Aldenius, A.. Working Paper. https://ideas.repec.org/p/hhs/ifauwp/2019_007.html
Evaluation Report. (2019). Nunes, T., Malmberg, L., Evans, D., Sanders-Ellis, D., Baker, S., Barros, R., Bryant, P., & Evangelou, M.. London: Education Endowment Foundation
Strengthening Children’s Math Skills with Enhanced Instruction The Impacts of Making Pre-K Count and High 5s on Kindergarten Outcomes. (2018). Mattera, S., Jacob, R., & Morris, P. . MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/publication/strengthening-children-s-math-skills-enhanced-…
Read Two Impress and the Neurological Impress Method: Effects on elementary students’ reading fluency, comprehension, and attitude. (2018). Young, C., Pearce, D., Gomez, J., Christensen, R., Pletcher, B., & Fleming, K.. The Journal of Educational Research. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00220671.2017.1393650?forwardServic…
Benefits of structured after-school literacy tutoring by university students for struggling elementary readers. (2018). Lindo, E. J., Weiser, B., Cheatham, J. P., & Allor, J. H.. Reading & Writing Quarterly. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10573569.2017.1357156
Maths Counts Evaluation report and executive summary . (2018). See, B. H., Morris, R., Gorard S. G., Siddiqui, N.. London: Education Endowment Foundation. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/118127/
Testing the efficacy of a kindergarten mathematics intervention by small group size. (2017). Clarke, B., Doabler, C. T., Kosty, D., Kurtz Nelson, E., Smolkowski, K., Fien, H., & Turtura, J. . AERA Open, 3(2), 2332858417706899. https://doi.org/10.1177/2332858417706899
Multisyllabic word-reading instruction with and without motivational beliefs training for struggling readers in the upper elementary grades: A pilot investigation the elementary school journal. (2017). Toste, J. R., Capin, P., Vaughn, S., Roberts, G. J., & Kearns, D. M.. Learning Disability Quarterly. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-23302-004
Multisyllabic word-reading instruction with and without motivational beliefs training for struggling readers in the upper elementary grades: A pilot investigation. (2017). Toste, J. R., Capin, P., Vaughn, S., Roberts, G. J., & Kearns, D. M.. The Elementary School Journal. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-23302-004
Leveraging Volunteers: An Experimental Evaluation of a Tutoring Program for Struggling Readers. (2016). Jacob, R., Armstrong, C., Bowden, A. B., & Pan, Y.. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 9(1), 67–92. https://doi.org/10.1080/19345747.2016.1138560
Examining the efficacy of a tier 2 kindergarten mathematics intervention. (2016). Clarke, B., Doabler, C. T., Smolkowski, K., Baker, S. K., Fien, H., & Strand Cary, M. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49(2), 152–165. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022219414538514
Effectiveness of a group-based academic tutoring program for children in foster care: A randomized controlled trial. (2016). Harper, J., & Schmidt, F.. Children and Youth Services Review, 67(C), 238–246. https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/cysrev/v67y2016icp238-246.html
Testing the efficacy of a tier 2 mathematics intervention: A conceptual replication study. (2016). Doabler, C. T., Clarke, B., Kosty, D. B., Kurtz-Nelson, E., Fien, H., Smolkowski, K., & Baker, S. K.. Exceptional Children, 83(1), 92–110. https://doi.org/10.1177/0014402916660084
Examining the efficacy of Burst:Reading literacy intervention . (2015). Pappas, S., York, A., Wang, Y., & Richards, K.. https://charts.intensiveintervention.org/intervention/toolGRP/b72b5683944c3bf5
The Results of a Randomized Control Trial Evaluation of the SPARK Literacyeracy Program. (2015). Jones, C. J. . UVM Education. https://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/FR_BoysGir…
Mobilizing volunteer tutors to improve student literacy: Implementation, impacts, and costs of the Reading Partners program . (2015). Jacob, R. T., Armstrong, C., & Willard, J. A. . MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/publication/mobilizing-volunteer-tutors-improve-student-li…
Durham shared maths project. (2015). Lloyd, C., Edovald, T., Morris, S., Kiss, Z., Skipp, A., & Haywood, S. . London: Education Endowment Foundation. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/161892207.pdf
The effect of explicit and direct generative strategy training and working memory on word problem-solving accuracy in children at risk for math difficulties. (2014). Swanson, H. L., Moran, A., Lussier, C., & Fung, W.. Learning Disability Quarterly. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0731948713507264
Impact Evaluation of the Minnesota Reading Corps K-3 Program. (2014). Markovitz, C. E., Hernandez, M. W., Hedberg, E. C., & Silberglitt, B.. Corporation for National and Community Service. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED560018.pdf
Intensive Reading Remediation in Grade 2 or 3: Are There Effects a Decade Later?. (2014). Blachman, B. A., Schatschneider, C., Fletcher, J. M., Murray, M. S., Munger, K. A., & Vaughn, M. G.. Journal of Educational Psychology, 106(1), 46–57. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033663
Catch Up® Numeracy Evaluation Report and Executive Summary . (2014). Rutt, S., Easton, C., & Stacey, O. . London: Education Endowment Foundation. https://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/EFCU01/EFCU01.pdf
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of Time to Read, a Volunteer Tutoring Program for 8- to 9-Year-Olds. (2013). Miller, S., & Connolly, P.. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 35(1), 23–37. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23356968
The Gender Effects of a Foster Parent-Delivered Tutoring Program on Foster Children’s Academic Skills and Mental Health: A Randomized Field Trial. (2013). Marquis, R.. Thesis, Université d’Ottawa / University of Ottawa. https://doi.org/10.20381/ruor-3093
Efficacy of the Leveled Literacyeracy Intervention System for K–2 urban students: An empirical evaluation of LLI in Denver Public Schools. (2013). Ransford-Kaldon, C. R., Ross, C. L., Lee, C. C., Sutton Flynt, E., Franceschini, L. A., & Zoblotsky, T. A.. Memphis, TN: Center for Research in Educational Policy.. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/85470
Replicating the impact of a supplemental beginning reading intervention: The role of instructional context. (2013). Coyne, M. D., Literacytle, M., Rawlinson, D., Simmons, D., Kwok, O., Kim, M., Simmons, L., Hagan-Burke, S., & Civetelli, C.. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 6(1), 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/19345747.2012.706694
Live webcam coaching to help early elementary classroom teachers provide effective literacy instruction for struggling readers: The Targeted Reading Intervention. (2013). Vernon-Feagans, L., Kainz, K., Hedrick, A., Ginsberg, M., & Amendum, S.. Journal of Educational Psychology, 105(4), 1175–1187. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0032143