The EKOEXCEL Effect

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The EKOEXCEL Effect

A midline study of learning outcomes in Lagos state. In 7 weeks, students in EKOEXCEL public schools advanced in numeracy twice as fast and in literacy three times as fast as their peers.

Overview

The EKOEXCEL effect was supported by The Education Partnership Center in partnership with LASG SUBEB studying the effect of the Lagos State Government’s EKOEXCEL program.

The study evidenced accelerated student achievement gains, better classroom culture, and stronger curriculum management.

At a glance

EKOEXCEL has more supportive learning environments and more positive behavioral expectations compared to typical schools:

EKOEXCEL classrooms were 85% more likely to set positive behaviour expectations and 45% more likely to have a supportive learning environment
EKOEXCEL girls were 8% more likely to attend school than girls in status quo classrooms. Attendance for boys across program and status quo schools was similarly strong at 92% and 93%, respectively.
EKOEXCEL classrooms were rated high or very high on two critical determinants of classroom culture: Supportive Learning Environment and Positive Behavioral Expectations.

Key Takeaways

EKOEXCEL has dramatically accelerated student literacy and numeracy performance, showing statistically significant differences between student performance in EKOEXCEL schools versus their peers in traditional schools: