Program Description

"Wit & Wisdom is a comprehensive Grades K–8 English curriculum developed by and for teachers. Each Wit & Wisdom module centers on the study of rich and engaging texts, curated to build student knowledge of important ideas in the liberal arts and the sciences. The approach is integrated and text-based: daily reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary study is based on—and draws on evidence from—exceptional texts." According to EdReport’s Science of Reading Snapshot, this program addresses 2/5 foundational literacy components for grades K-2, and 4/5 for grades 3-5.

Cost

Must contact publisher for pricing

Intended Population

• Core

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Full

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

According to the publisher, Wit & Wisdom was launched in the 2016–2017 school year. Accordingly, there has not yet been an opportunity to formally study its effectiveness. However, the publisher states that schools implementing the curriculum report numerous positive student outcomes, including gains on standardized tests. No peer-reviewed research was found.

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.edreports.org/reports/overview/wit-wisdom-2016