Stronger Predictive Power
EdLight's insights are more strongly associated with state test performance than traditional grades, providing educators with more reliable indicators of student understanding.
EdLight's misconception tagging (incompleteness, conceptual misunderstandings) provides distinct predictive value beyond rubric scores, offering actionable feedback for instruction.
Strategy Diversity Matters
Students who attempt multiple problem-solving strategies achieve higher outcomes, underscoring the value of encouraging flexible approaches to mathematics.
Detailed analysis revealed that students with IEPs were more likely to leave assignments incomplete, while English Learners showed more conceptual misunderstandings—providing targeted intervention opportunities.
