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Essentials for Algebra
Usage on Mathematical Learning Study

Grades 6–12

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We invite your district to apply! 

McGraw Hill is seeking Essentials for Algebra customers to participate in a study to determine the effect of Essentials for Algebra usage on mathematics learning.  We invite your district to participate.

Participation Requirements and Time Commitment

  • Usage of Essentials for Algebra during the prior school years (2025–2026)—no additional time commitment.

  • Provide access to available de-identified student-level data from district/state summative assessments for grades 6–12 for 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 for analysis and inclusion in a written report—approximately 1–2 hours.

  • Provide access to de-identified student-level math data from benchmark assessments (e.g., iReady, NWEA MAP, or similar) for grades 6–12 for 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 for analysis and inclusion in a written report—approximately 1–2 hours.

Why Participate?

  • McGraw Hill will provide your district with a report showing the relationship between usage of Essentials for Algebra and assessment scores along with a consultation from our curriculum experts.
  • In recognition of the time commitment to provide data for the study, participating districts will receive a $1000 materials credit once all data have been received. 
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Timeline

Summer 2026

Districts sign data sharing agreements and supply data 

Fall 2026

Analysis

Spring 2027

District analysis and report complete; Findings presented

Summer 2026

Districts sign data sharing agreements and supply data 

Fall 2026

Analysis

Spring 2027

District analysis and report complete; Findings presented

*Data Sharing Agreements include McGraw Hill’s commitment to protection of district data. 

Thank you!

We appreciate your assistance! Building and maintaining effective programs is fundamental to McGraw Hill’s goal of assisting educators and learners to achieve success. Research helps us improve our products and services to accomplish this goal.

Please contact our Efficacy Research Team for more information.

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