2023-2024 Student Evaluation Results

Since 2019, Change is Simple has surveyed 3rd through 5th-grade students to measure learning outcomes. The initial 3-year, third-party evaluation was conducted by Dr. Sara and Dr. William Ewell of The Evaluation Institute. The current evaluation is conducted in-house and continues to utilize the best practices established during the third-party evaluation while incorporating feedback from program partners.

The FY24 evaluation employed a pre-post survey based on free-listing and art-elicitation methods. It aims to be highly equitable and accessible, incorporating feedback and refining methodologies to ensure all students, including English language learners and emerging readers and writers, can participate effectively.

Results indicate that students’ knowledge about environmental issues changed significantly following Change is Simple lessons, as survey responses to questions about the program became more detailed, accurate, and action-focused.

These graphs depict survey results following a lesson on biodiversity and keystone species. During this lesson, students learn about the role of polar bears and deer as keystone species in two different ecosystems.

Why are the circles different colors & sizes?

The red color tells us there was a decrease in the frequency of certain responses while the blue indicates an increase. Circle sizes represent the proportion of students who responded in that way — larger circles mean more students wrote a response, while smaller circles mean fewer students wrote a response.

What is a keystone species?

Like a keystone supports a bridge, keystone species play a significant role in shaping and supporting an ecosystem. Think of a sea otter — their survival drives the health of the kelp forest ecosystem. Without them, their prey, sea urchins, would wreak havoc on the kelp forest.

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