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Meta-analysis on learning impact

Aggregated insights from 146 international studies on teaching quality and learning environments. Inspired by Hattie’s Visible Learning model with enhanced evidence filters.

Average effect

d = 0.42

Cross-intervention effect size across all approaches.

Study volume

146

Peer-reviewed meta studies published between 2012 and 2024.

Learner cohorts

K1–K13

Coverage from early childhood settings to upper secondary.

Comparative overview

Tabs segment effect sizes by learning phase, competency dimension, and methodological rigor.

Learning phase Studies n Effect size d Confidence 95%
Primary education 52 0.38 0.31–0.44
Lower secondary 47 0.45 0.37–0.50
Upper secondary 31 0.51 0.43–0.60
Transition to HE 16 0.33 0.21–0.46
Competency Approaches n Effect size d Best practice
Reading literacy 34 0.48 Structured reading strategies
Mathematics 41 0.44 Explicit modelling
Digital literacy 22 0.36 Adaptive learning paths
Metacognition 19 0.57 Reflection journals
Study type Publications Peer review Bias risk
Randomized control 58 Yes (96%) Very low
Quasi-experimental 42 Yes (81%) Low
Mixed methods 29 Yes (74%) Moderate
Longitudinal 17 Yes (63%) Moderate