Efficacy & Research

Better outcomes for learners

Outcomes that matter don't happen by accident

We were the first company to put efficacy at the heart of everything we do. Using research and evidence to deliver measurable progress at each stage of learning.

Identifying what matters

Using outcome-based product design, we identify what matters most to educators and learners.

Constantly improving

We continuously measure the impact of our products and find new ways to keep improving them, getting learners closer to their achieving their goals.

Sharing the information

We were the first education company to release audited and independently reviewed reports on product efficacy and we continue to do so, giving learners the peace of mind that their efforts will deliver results.

Exploring efficacy

Discover how efficacy helps learners progress to the next phase of their journey with confidence. 

A world of knowledge for better learning

We create user experiences based on decades of research in learning science. We make the research that underpins our approach to design widely available so everyone in education can benefit.

Learning research & design

Read the summaries of research-based principles of learning that help us understand how students learn.

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Skills for today

Read the latest research and studies on teaching the skills that are essential in today’s workplace. 

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Efficacy reports

Find out how our reports help to build a better understanding of what works, why and how, so we can improve outcomes for the learners that use our products.

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Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal

Explore the evidence behind an assessment of critical thinking.

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Revel for Introduction to Java Programming

Look at Revel® in relation to learner outcomes like achievement and completion.

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