StudySync ELA

by McGraw-Hill Education

ElaGrades 6–12

StudySync ELA: Digital-First Secondary Curriculum with Mixed Approach

StudySync ELA is a grades 6-12 curriculum from McGraw-Hill Education that meets EdReports standards across all three gateways. The curriculum demonstrates alignment to grade-level text demands and builds knowledge through texts, with adequate teacher support and usability features.

Best for

Secondary teachers (grades 6-12) seeking a curriculum that meets standards alignment requirements with adequate teacher support materials

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 2 neutral · 5 insufficient evidence

Knowledge RichStrength

The curriculum appears to build knowledge systematically through texts. EdReports confirms it meets expectations for building knowledge through text selections.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Building Knowledge indicates the curriculum builds knowledge through texts

Text ComplexityStrength

The curriculum meets standards for grade-appropriate text complexity. EdReports confirms alignment to grade-level text demands.

Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' specifically covers text quality and complexity alignment to grade-level demands

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum appears to provide adequate teacher support based on usability ratings.

Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes teacher support as a component

Systematic PhonicsNeutral

Not applicable for grades 6-12 curriculum. Phonics instruction is typically completed in elementary grades.

StudySync ELA serves grades 6-12, beyond the typical phonics instruction years

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the instructional approach from available evidence.

EdReports ratings focus on alignment and usability but do not describe specific instructional methodologies or teacher guidance approaches

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Cannot assess whether the curriculum incorporates retrieval practice or spaced review from available evidence.

EdReports ratings do not provide information about assessment practices or review strategies

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the extent or quality of vocabulary instruction from available evidence.

EdReports ratings do not provide specific details about vocabulary building approaches or systematic word knowledge instruction

Writing InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Cannot assess the structure or quality of writing instruction from available evidence.

EdReports ratings do not specify writing instruction methods or integration with reading

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine from available evidence whether the curriculum emphasizes whole books or primarily uses excerpts and passages.

EdReports notes text quality and complexity alignment but does not specify the balance between complete works and excerpted materials

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades 6–12
SubjectEla
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports