Proven Results

The Reading & Rhythm program increases reading scores by an average of 52%

The Reading & Rhythm program increases reading scores by an average of 52%

Reading & Rhythm works through the revolutionary use of rhythm to convert the fear of failure into the will to fight to learn. It inspires students to create greater focus and build self-esteem, and trust their intelligence, creativity, and own natural ability to grasp ideas and facts. The brain needs rhythm to conduct complex tasks, according to recent research from University of California, Berkeley. Illiteracy is the power source of fear. Take away the fear, turn on the fight. Turn poor readers into great readers and keeps them out of jail. Following is a comment from a 3rd grade teacher on the effectiveness of the program:

Testimonial

“Not only has Gabriel’s reading level increased from a low, first grade level to a beginning third grade level in a very short time, but his reading comprehension has skyrocketed, and his spelling and vocabulary skills have greatly improved. His fluency went from 38 words per minute to 88 words per minute. The biggest improvement, however, is in Gabriel’s self-esteem and enthusiasm.”
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–Sheila Bouffard, Teacher, Grade 3, Westminster Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles –

Results of Statistical Analysis on Reading & Rhythm 2014 Executive Summary:

Independent statistical analysis clearly demonstrates the significant beneficial impact of our Reading & Rhythm (R&R) Program on children’s reading fluency and comprehension. Specifically, fluency for 2nd grade student groups receiving the R&R Program is almost twice as fast compared to those who do not receive the R&R Program. Fluency is also much faster among 5th grade student groups after the R&R Program. Similarly, testing results of 293 children from detention camps and family centers show that fluency increases by 55% (from 94.5 to 146.5 words per minute) for those receiving the R&R Program. Finally, the R&R Program results in 20% average increase in comprehension for a 4th grade student group in 4 weeks.

Exhibit 1A – fluency with control groups – Westminster Avenue Elementary School (Venice, CA)

Methods – Mean post minus pre fluency change was compared by Reading & Rhythm program intervention (vs control), ethnicity and gender using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) model after confirming that the fluency change data followed the normal distribution. Separate analyses were carried out for 2nd and 5th grade. Gender and ethnicity adjusted mean fluency change is reported.
Results – Exhibit A1 shows that the overall mean post minus pre change in fluency In 2nd graders, is 32.3 words per minute for R & R compared to 18.2 words per minute in controls. This mean difference of 14.1 units is statistically significant (beyond chance) with p = 0.0182. While the mean fluency change was not identical by ethnicity or gender, the effects of ethnicity and gender were not statistically significant at p < 0.05. The effect of a teacher is confounded with R&R vs control. In 5th graders, the mean fluency change is 49.6 units for R&R compared to 4.6 units in controls, p < 0.0001. We do not know if ethnicity, gender or other factors are the same in the two groups of 5th graders..

Exhibit B1A – dataset of 293 children – detention camps and family centers (Los Angeles County)

Methods – Overall descriptive statistics on all 293 children are given and p values for comparing pre versus post means were computed using the paired t test. www.dfyl.org 8141 E. 2nd Street, Suite 340 Downey, CA 90241 stevenangel@dfyl.org Phone (562) 904-6775 Fax (562) 904-6770 Drumming for Your Life Institute hired Jeff Gornbein DrPH-Senior Statistician at the UCLA Statistical Bio-mathematical Consulting Clinic to provide a statistical analysis of the Reading & Rhythm program.
Results – The mean fluency increased from 94.5 words per minute to 146.5 words per minute (p < 0.001) and the mean (lack of) accuracy improved from 4.5 words to 1.2 words (p < 0.001). Exhibit C – comprehension – Charles C. Cashman Elementary School (Amesbury, MA) Method – Paired t test used to compute p value Results – The mean fluency increased from 94.5 words per minute to 146.5 words per minute (p < 0.001) and the mean (lack of) accuracy improved from 4.5 words to 1.2 words (p < 0.001).

Exhibit C – comprehension – Charles C. Cashman Elementary School (Amesbury, MA)

Methods – Paired t test used to compute p value.
Results – The pre to post change in comprehension in the 25 students in Cashman elementary school is significant as the mean increases from 22.6 to 27.2 (p < 0.001, paired t test).

The Reading & Rhythm program improves reading fluency and accuracy by an average of 52% and/or three grade levels.

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