SAT Data

SAT Data Showing the Value of
Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself
In the Classroom

District 130 Public Schools, SAT Data 5/89

Percentile Rank	Word Study Skills	Word Reading	Reading Comp.	Listening	Spelling
Teacher A (I.P.)	89	39	55	60	54
Teacher B (I.P.)	92	94	94	95	91
Intensive Phonics Average	91	67	75	78	73
H.P. Basal Average (no I.P.)	37	25	29	34	38
#130 Basal Average (All)	74	39	55	47	71

Let me briefly explain the above table:

Teacher A is one of the first grade teachers in the Hale Primary Elementary, School District 130, an inter-city school in Chicago, IL.

Teacher B is the other first grade teacher in the same, above-mentioned school. These two teachers were selected to teach Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself to their students for one year. One teacher was a very good teacher, the other somewhat average, since it was important to be sure it was the method that made the difference and not just the teacher.

The row labeled Intensive Phonics Average indicates the average scores of the two classes.

The row labeled H.P. Basal Average refers to the average of the remainder of the children at Hale Primary who did NOT receive Discover Intensive Phonics.

The row labeled #130 Basal Average gives the average of the entire district.

These tests were based on the scores from the SAT tests in May of 1989. The students at Hale Primary represent a multitude of ethnic backgrounds.

The tests provide substantial evidence that Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself does make a difference!

The following table gives the percentage of students in the average or above average range:

Percentile Rank	Word Study Skills	Word Reading	Reading Comp.	Listening	Spelling
Teacher A (I.P.)	93	89	81	89	93
Teacher B (I.P.)	100	100	100	92	100
Intensive Phonics Average	97	95	91	91	97
H.P. Basal Average (no I.P.)	78	66	68	76	71
#130 Basal Average (All)	87	77	80	72	71