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Rank Order Effect- Size Achievement
Gain 		Strategy Category
1 1.29 40% Teacher High Expectations (Positive Estimate of Student Achievement) Assessment & Planning
2 1.28 40% Cognitive Developmental Knowledge (Constructivist Teaching) Assessment & Planning
3 1.15 37% Teacher Credibility (Student Trust) Teacher
4 1.04 35% Process Science Instruction (Conceptual Change) Content
5 1.01 34% Collective Teacher Efficacy (Collaboration) Assessment & Planning
6 0.99 33% Micro-Teaching (Video Review of Lessons) Technology
7 0.98 33% Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Strategy
8 0.97 33% Phonics Instruction (Science of Reading) Content
9 0.96 33% IQ & Achievement Assessment & Planning
10 0.95 33% Lesson Design Assessment & Planning
11 0.93 32% Jigsaw Method Strategy
12 0.92 32% Analogy (Storytelling) Strategy
13 0.89 31% Math Reasoning (Conceptual Math) Content
14 0.88 31% Class Debate Strategy
15 0.87 30% Teacher Clarity Teacher
16 0.86 30% Blended Learning (Flipped Classrooms) Technology
17 0.85 30% Note taking, Outlining & Summarizing Strategy
18 0.84 29% Phonemic Awareness Content
19 0.83 29% Student Planning (Predicting) Strategy
20 0.82 29% Decreasing Disruptive Behavior Strategy
21 0.81 29% Student Self-Assessment (Reflection) Student
22 0.80 28% Repeated Reading Strategy
23 0.79 28% Critical Thinking Strategy
24 0.78 28% Project Based Learning (PBL) Strategy
24 0.78 28% STEM Instruction Content
25 0.77 28% Student Effort (Engagement) Student
25 0.77 28% Second Language Learning Content
26 0.76 27% Study Abroad External
27 0.75 27% Transfer (Application of Learning) Strategy
28 0.74 27% Reciprocal Teaching Strategy
29 0.73 26% MTSS / RTI Assessment & Planning
29 0.73 26% Math Procedures (Procedural Math) Content
30 0.72 26% Reading Intervention Content
31 0.71 26% Deliberate Practice & Memorization (Rehearsal) Strategy
32 0.70 26% Digital Writing Instruction Technology
33 0.68 25% Digital Second Language Instruction Technology
34 0.67 25% Student Self-Efficacy (GRIT ) Strategy
34 0.67 25% Visual Perception Learning (Occupational Therapy) Strategy
34 0.67 25% Mastery Learning (Explicit Instruction & Competency Based) Strategy
35 0.66 24% Visual Models (Concept Mapping) Strategy
35 0.66 24% Peer Tutoring Strategy
35 0.66 24% Self-Control (Delayed Gratification) Student
35 0.66 24% Classroom Cohesion (Community) Strategy
35 0.66 26% Intervention (Students w/Learning Needs) Strategy
36 0.65 24% Mnemonics (Memory Retention) Strategy
36 0.65 24% Vocabulary Instruction Content
37 0.64 24% Prior Knowledge (KWL) Assessment & Planning
37 0.64 24% Success Criteria (Learning Intentions) Assessment & Planning
37 0.64 24% Working Memory Instruction Strategy
38 0.63 23% Standardized Testing Assessment & Planning
38 0.63 23% Augmented Reality (AR) Technology
39 0.62 23% Studying Strategy
39 0.62 23% Cooperative Learning Strategy
39 0.62 23% Instructional Match (Differentiation) Assessment & Planning
40 0.60 23% Teacher Autonomy Teacher
40 0.60 23% Self-Directed Learning (Intrinsic Motivation ) Strategy
41 0.59 22% High Family SES (Socio-Economic Status) External
41 0.59 22% Drama Based Pedagogy Content
42 0.58 22% Comprehensive Math Programs Content
42 0.58 22% Metacognition (Self-Verbalization) Strategy
43 0.57 21% Special Education Assistive Technology (AT) Technology
43 0.57 21% Comprehensive Reading Programs Content
43 0.57 21% Positive Teacher-Student Relationship Teacher
44 0.56 21% Reading Comprehension Instruction Content
44 0.56 21% IPads & Touch Devices Technology
45 0.55 21% Acceleration (Strengths & Enrichment) Strategy
45 0.55 21% Positive Self-Concept Student
45 0.55 21% Virtual Reality (VR) Technology
46 0.54 20% Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) (Emotional Intelligence) Content
 Student
46 0.54 20% Montessori Strategy
47 0.53 20% Positive School Climate Assessment & Planning
47 0.53 20% Spelling Instruction Content
47 0.53 20% Comprehensive Science Programs Content
48 0.52 20% Classroom Math Instruction in Small Groups Strategy
49 0.53 20% Community Involvement & Service Learning External
49 0.53 20% Gaming in Math Technology
50 0.52 20% Scaffolding Assessment & Planning
50 0.52 20% Self & Peer Assessment Assessment & Planning
50 0.52 20% Mainstreaming & Inclusion Strategy
50 0.52 20% Impact of Play on Performance Strategy
50 0.52 20% Intelligent Technology Tutoring Systems Technology
51 0.51 19% Early Childhood Education Programs for at-risk Students Content
51 0.51 19% Positive Home Environment External
51 0.51 19% Creativity Instruction Strategy
51 0.51 19% Student Personality Student
51 0.51 19% Retrieval Practice Strategy
52 0.50 19% Student Feedback Strategy
52 0.50 19% Comprehensive Writing Programs Content
53 0.49 18% Parental Expectations External
53 0.49 18% Reading Fluency Instruction Content
53 0.49 18% Outdoor Adventure Programs External
53 0.49 18% Practice Testing Assessment & Planning
53 0.49 18% Inquiry Based Teaching Strategy
54 0.48 18% Professional Development (PD) Teacher
54 0.48 18% Exposure to Books and Reading Content
54 0.48 18% Robotics Technology
55 0.47 18% Student Rating Quality of Teaching Assessment & Planning
55 0.47 18% Reading Recovery Strategy
56 0.46 17% Coding Instruction Technology
56 0.46 17% Small Group Learning w/in Class Strategy
56 0.44 17% ADD / ADHD Medication External
57 0.45 17% Student Sense of Belonging Student
57 0.45 17% Age within Class Student
59 0.43 16% Exercise & Fitness Content
59 0.43 16% Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Strategy
60 0.42 16% Deliberate Breaks Strategy
61 0.41 16% Help Seeking Student
61 0.41 16% Advanced Organizers Strategy
62 0.40 16% Bilingual ELL Instruction Content
62 0.40 16% Preschool Impact to Later Achievement Content
63 0.39 15% Formative Assessments Assessment & Planning
63 0.39 15% Curriculum Integration Content
63 0.39 15% Productive Failure: Errors Strategy
63 0.39 15% Parental Literacy Programs External
64 0.38 14% Digital Math Instruction Technology
64 0.38 14% Math Manipulatives Strategy
64 0.38 14% Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology
65 0.37 14% Principal & School Leadership External
67 0.36 14% Parental Involvement with School External
68 0.35 13% Friendship Student
68 0.35 13% Professional (Teacher) Tutoring Strategy
70 0.33 13% School Size External
70 0.33 13% Music Programs Content
71 0.30 11% School Counseling External
72 0.29 11% Homework Strategy
72 0.29 11% Technology use in Reading Technology
73 0.27 10% After-School Programs External
73 0.27 10% Teacher Feedback Assessment & Planning
74 0.25 10% Mindfulness Training Content
75 0.25 9% Teacher Coaching Strategy
76 0.24 9% Religious Schools External
77 0.23 9% Art Instruction Content
77 0.23 9% Character Programs Content
78 0.22 8% Home Visiting External
79 0.21 8% Technology Clickers Technology
80 0.20 8% School Finance External
80 0.20 8% Professional Development: Literacy Training Teacher
81 0.13 5% Extrinsic Motivation (Praise, Grades, Positive Reinforcement) Strategy
81 0.19 7% Feedback using Grades Assessment & Planning
82 0.18 7% Team Teaching Strategy
82 0.18 7% Staff Mentoring Assessment & Planning
83 0.17 6% Summer School External
83 0.17 6% Positive Ethnic Identity Student
84 0.16 6% Whole School Improvement Programs Assessment & Planning
84 0.16 6% Classroom Breaks (Recess) Strategy
85 0.14 5% Reducing Class Size External
85 0.14 5% Whole Language Literacy Approach Strategy
86 0.13 5% Teacher Subject Matter Knowledge Teacher
86 0.13 5% Home Schooling External
86 0.13 5% Vouchers External
86 0.13 5% Perceptual Motor Programs Content
86 0.13 5% Extracurricular Activities External
87 0.12 4% Initial Teacher Education External
88 0.11 4% Modifying School Calendar External
88 0.11 3% Teacher Evaluation Accountability Systems Assessment & Planning
89 0.08 3% Tracking & Ability Grouping Strategy
89 0.08 3% Background Music Strategy
90 0.07 3% Single Gender Schools External
90 0.07 2% Grammar Instruction Content
91 0.05 2% In vs. Out of Field Teaching Teacher
92 0.04 1% Charter Schools External
92 0.04 1% Consolidation or Merge Schools External
92 0.04 1% Free School Meals External
93 0.03 1% Lack of Sleep External
93 0.03 1% Student Perfectionism Student
94 0.02 1% School Choice External
94 0.02 1% Classroom Aides Strategy
94 0.02 1% Open Classrooms Strategy
95 0.01 0% Magnet Schools External
96 0.00 0% Parental Authoritarian Approach External
97 -0.01 0% Multi-Age Classrooms Strategy
98 -0.02 -1% Merit Pay External
99 -0.04 -2% Summer Vacation External
99 -0.04 -2% Student Frustration Student
100 -0.11 -4% Poverty (Low Family SES) External
102 -0.15 -5% COVID External
102 -0.15 -5% TV Hours Technology
103 -0.20 -8% Suspension & Expulsion External
104 -0.22 -8% Corporal Punishment External
105 -0.32 -12% Retention Assessment & Planning
106 -0.24 -9% Mobile Phone use in School Technology
108 -0.28 -11% Bullying Impact Student
109 -0.46 -17% Absenteeism External
109 -0.29 -11% Screen Time Technology
110 -0.30 -11% Non-Standard Dialect Use Student
110 -0.30 -11% Anxiety Student
111 -0.37 -14% Depression Student
112 -0.38 -14% Frequent Mobility External
113 -0.40 -15% Adverse Childhood Events Student
114 -0.42 -16% Teacher Lecture Strategy
114 -0.41 -16% Procrastination Student
114 -0.42 -16% Physical & Cognitive Syndromes External
116 -0.47 -18% Student Boredom Student
116 -0.46 -17% Lack of School Attendance External
117 -0.51 -19% Anxiety with Math & Science Student
118 -0.53 -20% Teachers Labeling Students Assessment & Planning
119 -0.65 -24% Anger Student