Choosing a tutoring program with a fixed budget
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| Program | Cost per student (AED) | Average score gain (points) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: tutoring app | 200 | 5 | Trial in 40 schools |
| B: small-group tutoring in person | 500 | 15 | Trial in 12 schools |
The prompt
A Gulf ministry of education has AED 10 million to raise math results for grade 8 students. Program A, a tutoring app, costs AED 200 per student and raises test scores by 5 points on average. Program B, small-group tutoring in person, costs AED 500 per student and raises scores by 15 points. The table below summarizes the two programs. Which should it fund?
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The exhibit
| Program | Cost per student (AED) | Average score gain (points) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: tutoring app | 200 | 5 | Trial in 40 schools |
| B: small-group tutoring in person | 500 | 15 | Trial in 12 schools |
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