Research

Rooted in Decades of Educational Research

Simple Solutions is built on decades of proven educational research. Our programs employ spiraling and daily review through research-based strategies like retrieval, interleaving, and spaced practice to prepare students for success. With the Simple Solutions Approach and Routine, students enhance retention, boost academic achievement, build confidence, and improve standardized test scores.

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Evidence-Based Impact

In partnership with Elite Research, LLC, we have conducted studies assessing the impact of our Approach and Routine based on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tiers of Evidence. These studies demonstrate our program’s effectiveness across diverse student populations.

Simple Solutions ESSA T4 Research Report

Explore Our Research

Learn more about the evidence supporting Simple Solutions. If you’re interested in participating in future studies, contact us at info@simplesolutions.org.

How to Use Spaced Retrieval Practice to Boost Learning

Interleaved Mathematics Practice

How to Use Retrieval Practice to Improve Learning

Recommended Books

Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning

Make it Stick

Powerful Teaching

Articles and Reports

Using Cognitive Science to Boost Learning

Research Commentary: The Effects of Spacing and Mixing Practice Problems

Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Allocating Student Study Time: “Massed” versus “Distributed” Practice

Principles of Instruction

Building Student Confidence and Raising Test Scores in Mathematics

Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning