Case Study: Kensington High School raises student reading levels with ReadTheory

Using Gamification to Raise Student Reading Levels

Kensington High School, where Michael Doherty teaches English as a second language, needed a way to reach students at varying comprehension levels with digital content that would boost engagement and self-esteem. The challenge was finding a program that was easy to implement, fun for students, and aligned with the school’s curriculum.

ReadTheory provided a solution with its gamified platform, allowing students to progress at their own pace with passages that served as stepping stones for language acquisition. The measurable results were impressive, with one class advancing their reading level by a full year in just six months. The impact included dramatically increased student engagement, a 4th place finish in a worldwide competition against 1,097 schools, and the virtual elimination of cheating. ReadTheory also gave teachers a simple tool for setting effective work for classes, including when absent.

Kensington High School

Michael Doherty

Kensington High School