Matt Makel

@mattmakel.bsky.social

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educational researcher focusing on academic talent (identification and development) and open science research practices (implementation and assessment). Now in Canada @UCalgary

It is a dereliction of duty and a violation of the public trust if the research community misrepresents a thinly supported set of assertions as though they are well grounded in empirical support. It is the responsibility of the research community to rigorously evaluate what is known and what still needs further investigation. If there is a rich and well-sourced body of empirical research supporting characteristics lists, the research community needs to highlight this strength while making the benefits of such lists more transparent to parents and practitioners. If there is not a well-sourced body of support, the research community needs to act before it advises. Or it needs to advise with clearer caveats. Absent data, the research community risks its reputation and the value that it provides to society.

falling snow gathering on the backs of Canadian geese

Bar chart showing estimated grade level need for 5th grade students by discipline (math or reading) and cohort (pre-COVID or Mid-COVID). in math, percent of students above grade level was 12% and 9%, respectively. On level was 30% and 24%. Below level was 59% and 67%. For reading: above level: 36% and 35% above, 14% and 13% for on level, and 50% and 52% for below level.

Table 1 listing childhood poverty rates